Which of these is not a source of revenue for political parties?

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks which option is NOT a source of revenue for political parties. Think about how parties in Nigeria actually raise money to run their activities.

Step 2: Explain the concept Political parties are private associations of people with shared political goals. They fund themselves from:

• Membership dues/levies: members pay regular fees.
• Donations: gifts from supporters, well-wishers, and businesses.
• Grants/subventions: in some countries, government or other bodies support parties with money. They are also seen as a source of party funding in many civics and government texts.
• Sale of forms and fundraising: nomination forms, souvenirs, and fundraising dinners.

Tolls are different. They are charges collected for using roads, bridges, or ferries. They are collected by governments or their agencies (federal or state authorities, or concessionaires), not by political parties.

Step 3: Go through the options

• A. Dues: a regular source of party income, so it is a source.
• B. Grants: parties can receive grants, so it is a source.
• C. Tolls: collected by government, not by parties, so it is not a source.
• D. Donations: a major source of party income, so it is a source.

Step 4: Answer The correct option is C. Tolls.

Tip: For "which is NOT a source of party revenue" questions, ask yourself, "Can a party legitimately collect this from members or supporters?" Dues, levies, donations, and fundraising are all yes. Tolls, taxes, and customs duties belong to government, so they are the odd ones out.