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Oyedele Urges Nigerians to File Annual Tax Returns, Warns Against Non-Compliance

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:00:14 +0000

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has urged Nigerians to comply with tax regulations by submitting their annual tax returns, stressing that the obligation applies to both individuals and employers. Oyedele made the call during a webinar organised in partnership with the Joint Revenue Board and attended [...]

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Lagos APC: New tax law not aimed at overburdening the poor

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:51 +0000

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the Federal Government’s new tax law is not a weapon against the poor nor an attempt to overburden struggling Nigerians. The party decried what it described as a wave of misinformation, sensationalism and deliberate political mischief surrounding the tax reform agenda of the [...]

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NLC faults new tax laws, says they hurt workers, poor Nigerians

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:00:28 +0000

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the federal government’s new tax laws, describing them as unfair and harmful to workers and low-income Nigerians. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja while speaking at the launch of a memoir in honour of a former NLC President, Hassan Summonu, to mark [...]

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New Tax Reforms Exempt Food, Education, Agriculture — FIRS

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:35:48 +0000

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has unveiled sweeping changes in Nigeria’s tax framework as part of the newly enacted tax reform laws. In a move aimed at easing the burden on citizens and promoting inclusive growth, FIRS confirmed that food, education, and agricultural sectors will be exempt from value-added tax (VAT). The announcement was [...]

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Parthian Capital MD says new tax reforms will stimulate growth of SMEs in Nigeria

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:11:29 +0000

The Managing Director of Parthian Capital Limited has expressed strong optimism that Nigeria’s recently enacted tax reforms will serve as a major catalyst for the growth and expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. Speaking at a business policy roundtable in Lagos, the MD noted that the new tax laws are poised [...]

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TUC Calls for Review of Tax Reform Bills to Ease Economic Hardship

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:00:10 +0000

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has urged the federal government to review certain provisions in the proposed tax reform bills to alleviate the economic challenges faced by Nigerians. TUC President, Festus Osifo, made this appeal in a statement on Tuesday following the organization’s National Executive Council meeting. Osifo called for an increase in [...]

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Tax Reform Bills and The Economic Outlook for 2025

Abiodun KOMOLAFE — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 22:20:32 +0000

The Year 2024 has been flogged to death! With 2025 now underway, it’s clear that this year will be crucial for Nigeria and Nigerians. The government must develop a comprehensive framework to address the economic, social and political challenges ahead to ensure a game-changing year. To begin with, President Bola Tinubu should leverage his political [...]

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90% of Public and Private Sector Workers to Benefit from Lower Taxes – Oyedele

Temitope Nlewemchi — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:58:41 +0000

In a major move toward tax reform, Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has announced that 90% of workers in both the public and private sectors will soon benefit from reduced tax burdens. The initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to create a fairer, more [...]

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Edwin Clark Criticizes Northern Governors’ Opposition to Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 20:30:55 +0000

Elder statesman and leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Edwin Clark, has condemned the opposition by the 19 northern governors to President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills, insisting that the reforms must proceed. Clark expressed his views on Sunday during an appearance on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political program aired on Channels [...]

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NESG Criticizes Halt on Legislative Action for Tax Reform Bills

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 20:21:54 +0000

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has expressed concerns over the suspension of legislative action on critical tax reform bills, warning that the delay could hinder efforts to improve the country’s fiscal policy framework. The NESG emphasized the importance of comprehensive tax reforms to boost revenue generation and foster economic growth. Legislative Inaction Raises Concerns [...]

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