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Tax Reforms Will Deliver Dividends of Democracy, Akpabio Assures Nigerians

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reassured Nigerians that the passage of proposed tax reform bills will deliver tangible benefits and strengthen democracy once signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. In his New Year message, Akpabio urged citizens to embrace hope and unity as the nation implements critical reforms. He stated, “The reforms introduced by […]

Minimum Wage Earners to Get Full Tax Exemption in Proposed Bill

The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has clarified that under the proposed Tax Amendment Bills, individuals earning up to ₦1.7 million annually (approximately ₦141,000 per month) will pay lower Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax. Workers earning the new minimum wage and slightly above it […]

State Governors Debate Tax Bills Amid Growing Opposition

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) convened an in-person meeting at its Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday night to discuss pressing issues, including the controversial tax reform bills. Fifteen governors, primarily from the All Progressives Congress (APC), were present at the meeting. Notable attendees included Governor Alex Otti of Abia State (Labour Party) and Governor Chukwuma […]

South-South Senators Rally Support for Tax Reform Bills in National Assembly

Senators from Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone have declared their support for the Tax Reform Bills submitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Under the umbrella of the South-South Senators’ Forum, the lawmakers emphasised the importance of the bills in boosting national revenue and stabilising the economy. The proposed legislation includes: Joint Revenue […]

Akpabio Declares: Senate Will Not Bow to Pressure on Tax Bills

The Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Tax Reform Bills, emphasising that deliberations have not been suspended or withdrawn. Speaking during Thursday’s plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio dismissed reports suggesting otherwise, affirming that the legislative body remains resolute in its mandate to represent Nigerians’ interests despite external pressures. Responding to a point of […]

Senate to Resolve Controversial Tax Reform Bills with AGF Amidst National Debate

The Nigerian Senate has constituted a committee to review the controversial Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly. Chaired by Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South), the committee is tasked with meeting the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, to resolve contentious areas and report back to the Senate before public hearings […]

Tinubu Calls for Review of Tax Bills Amid Public Outcry

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the Federal Ministry of Justice and the National Assembly to address the concerns raised over the proposed Tax Reform Bills. The president’s submission of the bills to the legislature has sparked widespread criticism, with opposition from various quarters, including vocal objections from northern governors. Critics have argued that the […]

Tax Reform Sparks Tensions in Senate as Lawmakers Challenge Procedural Breach

The Senate witnessed heated exchanges on Wednesday as lawmakers protested the entry of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Chair Zacch Adedeji and consultants to discuss the controversial Tax Reform Bill. The Upper Chamber had suspended its rules to admit Adedeji and his team, sparking objections from senators who argued that the matter was not on […]

Tax Reform Bills Spark Debate as Northern Representatives Highlight Regional Disparities

Members of the House of Representatives from northern Nigeria have raised fresh concerns about the four tax reform bills currently under deliberation in the National Assembly. At an interactive session with the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms on Monday, lawmakers particularly questioned the proposed amendment to the Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue-sharing […]

Lagos ‘Colonisation’ of the North Must Stop, Kwankwaso Warns

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Kano State governor, has alleged a deliberate effort by Lagos-based actors to influence northern Nigeria’s affairs. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of Skyline University in Kano, the former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) criticised what he described as undue interference in […]

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