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FIRS Debunks Atiku Abubakar’s Claims, Warns Against Politicising Tax Administration

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has noted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent comments regarding the appointment of Xpress Payments as one of the channels used in the Treasury Single Account (TSA) revenue collection system.

His assertions are incorrect, misleading, and risk unnecessarily politicising a purely administrative and technical process.

For clarity, the FIRS does not operate any exclusive or single-gateway revenue-collection arrangement, and no private entity has been granted a monopoly over government revenues.

The facts are as follows:
The FIRS currently utilises a multi-channel, multi-Payment Solution Service Provider (PSSP) collection framework, which includes several long-established platforms. These include:

* Quickteller
* Remita
* Etranzact
* Flutterwave
* XpressPay

These PSSPs are part of an expanded, transparent, and competitive ecosystem designed to make tax payment easier and more efficient for Nigerians across the country.

Also, PSSPs are NOT collection agents and DO NOT earn a processing fee per payment, nor a percentage of revenues.

Crucially, all revenues collected through these channels go directly into the Federation Account, without diversion, intermediaries, or private control. No PSSP has access to, or custody of, government funds.

Key Features of the TSA Collection Framework

Opening Up the Scheme to Multiple PSSPs
The system has been deliberately broadened to give taxpayers more options and eliminate the dominance of any single provider.

Improved Efficiency
A streamlined monitoring and reporting process ensures greater accountability and enhances national revenue performance.

Job Creation and Market Expansion
By enabling more PSSPs to participate, the system supports innovation, competition, and employment within the financial technology sector.

Transparent Onboarding Process
All PSSPs are admitted through a transparent, open, and verifiable procedure that ensures fairness and equal opportunity.

The ongoing national tax reform, led by the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, is a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economic modernisation. It is grounded in transparency, efficiency, and broad stakeholder engagement. This reform cannot and should not be dragged into partisan controversy.

We therefore urge Mr. Atiku Abubakar and other political actors to refrain from mischaracterising routine administrative processes for political gain. Nigeria’s tax system is too important to be subjected to misinformation or unnecessary alarm.

The FIRS remains fully committed to professionalism, transparency, and the continued strengthening of national revenue systems for the benefit of all Nigerians.

Signed
23-11-2025
Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi
Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

Previous Thread:
AlphaBeta 2.0?: Come clean on middle-man Xpress Holdings Ltd - Atiku to Tinubu

Another APC battery backup from the pit of hell. Until we start telling ourselves the bitter truth in this country, Nigeria may not progress from this stage. Any educated man who sees things from the perspective of religion, tribal and political is a waste and a burden to humanity.

Atiku don show us wetin e go do as president.

What is the job of FIRS? We need to know

Tinubu bolekaja policies have totally ruined Nigeria

Nothing is misleading, Alphabets subsidiary.

* Quickteller
* Remita
* Etranzact
* Flutterwave
* XpressPay

These PSSPs are part of an expanded, transparent, and competitive ecosystem designed to make tax payment easier and more efficient for Nigerians across the country.

Also, PSSPs are NOT collection agents and DO NOT earn a processing fee per payment, nor a percentage of revenues.

Crucially, all revenues collected through these channels go directly into the Federation Account, without diversion, intermediaries, or private control. No PSSP has access to, or custody of, government funds.

Seems Xpresspay is used by only Government, thy only have 1k+ downloads on Playstore

The lack of knowledge in Nigeria is beyond belief. And false keeps growing
But sometimes one has to blame those in government, their reputation for evil is legendary.

Xpress or whatever their name is, is not doing what Alphabeta did in Lagos. Simple research would show this.
But can one blame anyone who thinks so.
Please do research people, stop believing rumors and lies.

Buhari was not cloned,he did not die in office.

Pastor Adeboye did not protest against Goodluck, he led a protest in 2021 during Buharis government to protest AGAINST the killings in the North

90% of the foreign trips and meetings by the President and Governments are useless. 100% of them can be attended on their behalf by the Minister of Foreign Affairs or the Ambassador stationed in that country.

Please help me add to the list of lies and untruth that we so easily believe.

Not correct, indeed. The State capture continues.

workchopNG:
Xpresspay long established PSSP

I doubt

👇

* Quickteller
* Remita
* Etranzact
* Flutterwave
* XpressPay

These PSSPs are part of an expanded, transparent, and competitive ecosystem designed to make tax payment easier and more efficient for Nigerians across the country.

Also, PSSPs are NOT collection agents and DO NOT earn a processing fee per payment, nor a percentage of revenues.

Crucially, all revenues collected through these channels go directly into the Federation Account, without diversion, intermediaries, or private control. No PSSP has access to, or custody of, government funds.

AMINDA:
Not correct, indeed. The State capture continues.

So, what about Quickteller, Remita, Etrazact and flutterwave? Why single out Xpresspay out of the five PSSPs? Is it a crime for a company owned by folks from the SW who are equally the best at Fintech in Nigeria to be engaged as PSSP in their country? How does that represent state capture? You prefer Intel or another Atiku owned company be given the contract?

One thing is clear neither Atiku nor Peter Obi can ever become the president of Nigeria.

He is free to push out as much fake news as possible

Atiku should have just kept quiet.

Xscape1993:
Another APC battery backup from the pit of hell. Until we start telling ourselves the bitter truth in this country, Nigeria may not progress from this stage. Any educated man who sees things from the perspective of religion, tribal and political is a waste and a burden to humanity.

You just gave a good description of Obi the tribal and religious bigot.
The same description is perfect for most of his cult followers.

Good and elaborate reply. Atiku should go and sit down or he needs to verify information before rushing to the public to say what he has little knowledge of. The collection platform is not monopolized from the analysis.

ALTERNATEID:
So, what about Quicktelker?

Quickteller is among the first PSSP in Nigeria.

AMINDA:
Not correct, indeed. The State capture continues.

Omo... no founder, just staff.

The company set up it self and began employing people.

Una go explain and deny taya

This FIRS response seems to create more confusion than clarity and completely avoids Atiku’s questions.

Even though appointing another payment pathway is not a crime and may as well create employment opportunities, Atiku’s questions borders on the process employed for this appointment as to whether it was transparent. He also wanted to know how much the new company gets for its tax collection services, FIRS sounded like they do this for free.

Atiku is also a businessman and recently his son-in-law was embroiled in a corruption scandal with the government, so he might also have a business interest in this.

In any case FIRS’ response is unsatisfactory’

ALTERNATEID:
* Quickteller
* Remita
* Etranzact
* Flutterwave
* XpressPay

These PSSPs are part of an expanded, transparent, and competitive ecosystem designed to make tax payment easier and more efficient for Nigerians across the country.

Also, PSSPs are NOT collection agents and DO NOT earn a processing fee per payment, nor a percentage of revenues.

Crucially, all revenues collected through these channels go directly into the Federation Account, without diversion, intermediaries, or private control. No PSSP has access to, or custody of, government funds.

Very robust response from FIRS. All we want is transparency.

workchopNG:
Quickteller is among the first PSSP in Nigeria.

So we now have five rendering the same service to FG. How’s that a problem? Why single out Xpresspsy out of the five? Is it a wrong thing to involve more PSSP? How’s this even an issue?

Immatex:
This FIRS response seems to create more confusion than clarity and completely avoids Atiku’s questions.

Even though appointing another payment pathway is not a crime and may as well create employment opportunities, Atiku’s questions borders on the process employed for this appointment as to whether it was transparent. He also wanted to know how much the new company gets for its tax collection services, FIRS sounded like they do this for free.

Atiku is also a businessman and recently his son-in-law was embroiled in a corruption scandal with the government, so he might also have a business interest in this.

In any case FIRS’ response is unsatisfactory’

Atiku made it seem as others were set aside not that another payment option was added. FIRS response was robust.

Immatex:
This FIRS response seems to create more confusion than clarity and completely avoids Atiku’s questions.

Even though appointing another payment pathway is not a crime and may as well create employment opportunities, Atiku’s questions borders on the process employed for this appointment as to whether it was transparent. He also wanted to know how much the new company gets for its tax collection services, FIRS sounded like they do this for free.

Atiku is also a businessman and recently his son-in-law was embroiled in a corruption scandal with the government, so he might also have a business interest in this.

In any case FIRS’ response is unsatisfactory’

Exactly. What is their percentage? OR is it one time fee?

Has this government accepted anything, they can denied the undeniable

Atiku should allow the FIRS do its job without his unnecessary interference. This is a technical process and not a political issue.

ebukal67x:
Atiku don show us wetin e go do as president.

Are you talking about the privatisation and deregulation capitalist policies that gave us 16 years of prosperity and security under PDP

thisweekng:
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Chief Olawale Edun has said the last time Nigeria’s economy looked stable was about a decade ago.

He made this statement during his maiden press conference as Minister of Finance where he outlined President Bola Tinubu’s vision, agenda and strategy for the economy.

He said, “I think as we all know, we are not where we should be. The economy is barely growing above the rate of population growth.

“But it was not always so, and I think in trying to look at the way forward, if we now have a situation of slow growth, double-digit inflation, weak/depreciating exchange rate, as well as security concerns that are resulting in an economy that is not growing and not taking Nigerians out of poverty.

“If we think back to the last time when the economy was stable- when it was growing, when inflation was low, and the interest rate was affordable, that period was about a decade ago. Growth was about 6% in 2013 and 2014.”
Private sector to drive the economy

https://nairametrics.com/2023/09/01/the-last-time-nigerias-economy-was-stable-was-about-a-decade-ago-wale-edun/

iwaeda:
Nothing is misleading, Alphabets subsidiary.

Waste of time explaining to the sore losers.
Let them keep wailing

ironheart:
What is the job of FIRS?

We need to know

The job of Tinubu’s IRS is to source out its own job to private companies that are owed by Tinubu and his cronies for state capture.

Atiku should stop being petty.

The FIRS have explained things clearly.

What do you gain from trying to pull others down?

What do you expect from illiterate Atiku and his delusional followers. I didn't even take his wailing seriously

ALTERNATEID:
* Quickteller
* Remita
* Etranzact
* Flutterwave
* XpressPay

These PSSPs are part of an expanded, transparent, and competitive ecosystem designed to make tax payment easier and more efficient for Nigerians across the country.

Also, PSSPs are NOT collection agents and DO NOT earn a processing fee per payment, nor a percentage of revenues.

Crucially, all revenues collected through these channels go directly into the Federation Account, without diversion, intermediaries, or private control. No PSSP has access to, or custody of, government funds.

How then do they earn their revenue, or is that not supposed to be part of the transparency?