Nigerian President Tinubu Urged to Invoke Executive Order on Oil Revenue
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- •President Tinubu issued an executive order on direct remittance of oil revenue in February 2026.
- •The Federal Government has initiated a probe into past revenue collections following the order.
- •The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) stated the order will boost Federation Account inflows.
- •Experts like Prof Iledare have called for Tinubu to engage lawmakers and stakeholders to implement the order effectively.
- •Officials including Shehu have said the order will increase funds for the Federal Government, states, and local governments.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Tinubu fully implements the executive order with legislative support states and local governments will receive more direct oil revenue, improving regional budgets and public services.
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