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 […]
Governor Zulum Says Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills Will Only Benefit Lagos and Rivers
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has voiced strong opposition to the controversial tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu. Zulum believes that if the bills are passed by the National Assembly, they will benefit only a few states, particularly Lagos and Rivers, while other states will be left at a disadvantage. Speaking on […]
Tinubu Faces Backlash in Northern Nigeria Over Tax Reform Bills
President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills have sparked intense debate and criticism, especially in Northern Nigeria. Many groups, including the National Economic Council, Northern Governors’ Forum, and Islamic leaders, have voiced strong opposition, calling the reforms an “anti-North agenda.” The four bills under discussion include: These bills aim to reform Nigeria’s tax system and […]
We Rejected Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill as It Favors Lagos – Governor Zulum
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has voiced strong opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s proposed Tax Reform Bill. Speaking with BBC News Hausa, Zulum explained that the bill heavily favors Lagos State while creating challenges for other parts of Nigeria, especially the North. The Governor warned that the tax reforms could lead to backwardness for […]
Senate Approves Tinubu’s Controversial Tax Reform Bills for Second Reading
On Thursday, the Nigerian Senate approved President Bola Tinubu’s highly debated Tax Reform Bills for a second reading. The four bills, which aim to overhaul Nigeria’s tax administration system, are at the heart of a major legislative push that could transform how taxes are collected and managed across the country. While these reforms have been […]
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. […]