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The Digest:

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has firmly dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's claims about exclusive revenue collection arrangements, describing them as misleading and politically charged. In a detailed rebuttal, the agency clarified it operates a multi-channel payment system with several licensed platforms, ensuring transparency and competition.

Key Points:
  • FIRS rejected Atiku Abubakar's claims about Xpress Payments and TSA
  • Described the allegations as incorrect and politically motivated
  • Clarified that it uses multiple Payment Solution Service Providers
  • Listed platforms include Quickteller, Remita, and Flutterwave
  • Emphasized that PSSPs don't earn commissions on government revenue
  • All payments go directly into the Federation Account
  • Warned against politicizing ongoing national tax reforms
In an era where fiscal transparency is paramount, this defense of process over politics underscores a critical boundary—that the nation's revenue streams must remain sacred ground, insulated from the turbulence of partisan contention.

Sources: The Nation, Premium Times