Nigerians Should Not Politicise The Tax Bill – TUC President, Festus Osifo –
The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, has advised Nigerians not to politicise the ongoing discussions about the controversial tax reform bills. He also cautioned against adding tribal or religious sentiments to the debate, saying these reforms are crucial but require adjustments to serve the majority of Nigerians better. Speaking during an […]
National Assembly Confident in Passing Tax Reform Bills Despite Opposition – Senator Seriake Dickson
The National Assembly is determined to pass the tax reform bills despite facing resistance from various groups, including civil society organizations, traditional leaders, and even some lawmakers. Senator Seriake Dickson, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, made this clear during a media chat in Abuja on December 2. Senator Dickson, a […]
Peter Obi Offers Guidance on Tax Reform to Tinubu Government
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has shared his thoughts on the Nigerian government’s tax reform efforts. He urged the National Assembly to ensure that Nigerians are involved in discussions about the reform process. Obi emphasized that tax reforms should not only benefit the government but should be transparent and […]
Kano Assembly Opposes Tinubu’s Proposed Tax Reform Bills
The Kano State House of Assembly has firmly rejected the proposed tax reform bills being debated at the National Assembly. During a plenary session chaired by Speaker Isma’il Falgore, lawmakers expressed strong opposition to the bills after extensive discussions. Lawan Husseini, the Majority Leader, raised a motion of urgent concern, highlighting that the tax reforms […]
Senator Orji Kalu: Federal Government Made Mistakes in Tax Reform Process
Senator Orji Kalu has expressed concerns about the Nigerian government’s handling of the controversial tax reform bills. In an interview with Arise Television on Monday, Kalu, who represents Abia North in the Senate, said the government made a mistake by not involving important groups like the National Executive Council, the Nigeria Governor’s Forum, and the […]
Bobrisky’s N200m and N1b Lawsuit Against EFCC and National Assembly Dismissed
Bobrisky, the Nigerian crossdresser whose real name is Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, has lost a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Assembly. The Federal High Court in Lagos threw out his case, rejecting his claims for damages and violation of his fundamental rights. Bobrisky had filed the suit seeking N200 […]
Ndume Questions the Urgency to Pass Tax Reform Bills
Senator Ali Ndume has raised serious concerns about the rush to pass the tax reform bills currently being debated in Nigeria’s National Assembly. He believes the process is too hasty and lacks proper consultation, raising suspicions about the intentions behind the push. The bills, sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu on October […]
Tinubu Urges Senate to Approve New N1.767tn External Loan
President Bola Tinubu has requested the approval of the National Assembly for a fresh external loan of N1.767 trillion to help cover a portion of Nigeria’s 2024 budget deficit, which stands at N9.7 trillion. This request was made public by Speaker Tajudeen Abbass during a plenary session on Tuesday. The proposed loan is part of […]
Shehu Sani and Ndume Disagree on President Tinubu’s Proposed Tax Reform
The debate over President Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bill is causing division among Nigerian lawmakers, especially between two former Senators—Shehu Sani and Mohammed Ali Ndume. Sani, who once represented Kaduna Central, argues that the tax reform is in the best interest of the Northern region, contrary to concerns expressed by some northern lawmakers and elites. […]
National Assembly Service Commission Names New Clerk to NASS
The National Assembly Service Commission has announced the appointment of Kamoru Ogunalana as the new Clerk of the National Assembly. His appointment follows the retirement of the former Clerk, Sani Magaji Tambuwal. The news was shared with journalists on Thursday in a statement from Emmanuel Onyigor, the Deputy Director of Information at the Commission. Ogunalana’s […]