Nigerian Government Maintains Policy on Deducting Collection Costs

The Nigerian government, through a statement by the Ministry of Finance, refuted recent media reports suggesting a discontinuation of the practice of deducting costs of collection at the source by agencies like FIRS, NUPRC, and NC. The government emphasized that the current framework remains in effect and ongoing policy discussions aim to enhance transparency and efficiency in public financial management.

Notable figures involved include Moham Manga, Wale Edun, and President Bola Tinubu.