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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has dismissed recent claims by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar regarding the appointment of Xpress Payments as one of the channels used in the Treasury Single Account (TSA) revenue collection system.

It described the claims as “incorrect, misleading, and capable of unnecessarily politicising a purely administrative and technical process.”

In a statement, weekend, by Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to the Executive Chairman, FIRS, Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, the Service clarified that it did not operate any exclusive or single-gateway revenue collection arrangement and has not granted monopoly rights to any private company over government revenues.

FIRS stated that the agency was currently operating a multi-channel, multi-Payment Solution Service Provider (PSSP) framework that include several established platforms such as Quickteller, Remita, Etranzact, Flutterwave, and 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,” the statement read.

The Service further explained that PSSPs were not collection agents and did not earn processing fees or percentages of government revenues.

It stressed that all payments made through the channels went directly into the Federation Account without diversion, intermediaries, or private custody.

Highlighting the key features of the TSA collection system, the FIRS noted that the inclusion of multiple PSSPs was intended to provide taxpayers with more options, improve efficiency through better monitoring and reporting, and promote innovation and job creation within the financial technology sector.

It also emphasised that the onboarding process for PSSPs was transparent, open, and verifiable, ensuring fairness and equal opportunity for all participants.

The agency reiterated its commitment to professionalism and transparency, urging political figures to avoid misrepresenting routine administrative procedures.

“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,” the statement added.

The Service, however, called Atiku and other political actors to desist from spreading misinformation, noting that Nigeria’s tax system was too vital to be undermined by politicisation.

Lamasta:
If they debunk just know that there's an element of truth in what Atiku said

designking:
All this lengthy story didn't debunk Atiku's claims in anyway.

Why are third party payment gateways charging so high to just use they gateway for payment collections?

This should be similar to the service paystack or flutterwave does for Jumia, Temu etc.... it shouldn't be charging more fees if not corruption and backdoor dealings

LibertyRep:
No smoke without fire, you know.

One can't entirely trust the tax collectors


I wouldn't understand the rationale of using private consultants to do the exact job civil servants are being paid for.

This is rampant nowadays.

LibertyRep:
No smoke without fire, you know.

One can't entirely trust the tax collectors


I wouldn't understand the rationale of using private consultants to do the exact job civil servants are being paid for.

This is rampant nowadays.

nairalanda1:
So if I say that you are gay, and you debunk it, there must be an element of truth in it too.

I no dey support this government, but criticize with wisdom abeg

Lamasta:
Oga that's how they debunk Alpha Beta till they can no longer deny when its certain that's what they do, don't come and be twisting what is obvious here....

They denied genocide when all evidence has proven there is genocide still they are denying

nairalanda1:
Doesn't mean. The problem is the fact that you are being as selective as the people who debunk alpha beta.

And the unintentional implications of your comments.

brain54:
You have always been a staunch supporter of increased taxation...


I wonder why though.🤔


1.5 million barrels cannot feed 250 million people but how accountable have they been or spent the 1.5 million barrels?

What is there to show for the little they have earned.

You can't tax the poor to oil the Rich's mechanical wheel. That's slavery like the Egyptians did the isreal's of old!

nairalanda1:
Because that's how many of the saner climes you like run well, on taxes.

Taxing everyone. Not just the poor mind you. ( Don't falsely assume I only support taxing the poor old man)...

You guys want the lifestyle you see ocersease without making the sacrifices to get there.

You also want freedom from debt without reducing dependency on oil. Like how? Oil whose prices you don't set.

Better face reality old man. I don't support tinubu but realism.

Our budget is half of what the UK spends on policing, yet you want the life of the UK people. Okay o.

You can keep mocking me o.

brain54:
No one is saying taxation should be stopped completely...


But provide a working environment for people to legitimately and fairly earn first.

nairalanda1:
LIke how.? With a budget that is very scanty before we even talk about stealing.?

Taxation and an industrial society, before we see development.

nairalanda1:
Doesn't mean. The problem is the fact that you are being as selective as the people who debunk alpha beta.

And the unintentional implications of your comments.

brain54:
In other words it's okay to steal the money the scarce resources...


Then tax the people more to steal more parts of the money.


Dude the right thing to do is to plug holes for theft. Cut luxurious lifestyle, government wastage, size of the government and be accountable generally for the "scarce resources" before thinking of taxation.


Especially when there are numerous ways to generate funds for development.


It's only when you are accountable for little you can be trusted to be accountable for much!

Ofunaofu:
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has dismissed recent claims by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar regarding the appointment of Xpress Payments as one of the channels used in the Treasury Single Account (TSA) revenue collection system.

It described the claims as “incorrect, misleading, and capable of unnecessarily politicising a purely administrative and technical process.”

In a statement, weekend, by Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to the Executive Chairman, FIRS, Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, the Service clarified that it did not operate any exclusive or single-gateway revenue collection arrangement and has not granted monopoly rights to any private company over government revenues.

FIRS stated that the agency was currently operating a multi-channel, multi-Payment Solution Service Provider (PSSP) framework that include several established platforms such as Quickteller, Remita, Etranzact, Flutterwave, and 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,” the statement read.

The Service further explained that PSSPs were not collection agents and did not earn processing fees or percentages of government revenues.

It stressed that all payments made through the channels went directly into the Federation Account without diversion, intermediaries, or private custody.

Highlighting the key features of the TSA collection system, the FIRS noted that the inclusion of multiple PSSPs was intended to provide taxpayers with more options, improve efficiency through better monitoring and reporting, and promote innovation and job creation within the financial technology sector.

It also emphasised that the onboarding process for PSSPs was transparent, open, and verifiable, ensuring fairness and equal opportunity for all participants.

The agency reiterated its commitment to professionalism and transparency, urging political figures to avoid misrepresenting routine administrative procedures.

“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,” the statement added.

The Service, however, called Atiku and other political actors to desist from spreading misinformation, noting that Nigeria’s tax system was too vital to be undermined by politicisation.

https://www.thisdaylive.com/2025/11/24/firs-debunks-atikus-claims-cautions-against-politicising-tax-administration/