7 d. ago Doherty seeks clarification from NRS over “different gazetted versions” of new tax act

Funso Doherty, a former Lagos gubernatorial candidate, has joined in the waves of controversies surrounding Nigeria’s new tax regime, alleging read more Doherty seeks clarification from NRS over “different gazetted versions” of new tax act

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8 d. ago One law, two scripts: Navigating the material discrepancies in the Nigeria Tax Act 2025

Nigeria’s fiscal landscape has officially shifted with the commencement of the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025, on January 1, 2026. However, read more One law, two scripts: Navigating the material discrepancies in the Nigeria Tax Act 2025

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1 week ago Alleged Discrepancies: House Of Reps Releases Copies Of Tax Laws For Public Scrutiny

The House of Representatives has finally released the four Tax Reform Acts duly signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, to Nigerians for public record, verification and reference. Spokesman, House of Representatives, Hon. Akintunde Rotimi, disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday night in Abuja. LEADERSHIP reports that the National Assembly leadership had directed […]

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2 w. ago NASS To Allow Public Review Tax Bills Following Alleged Discrepancies

President Tinubu has said that the implementation of the new tax laws, including those enacted on June 26, 2025, and the remaining acts scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, will take effect as planned. The post NASS To Allow Public Review Tax Bills Following Alleged Discrepancies appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago New tax laws can’t take effect without addressing forgery allegation, Falana tells FG

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana argues that new Nigerian tax laws cannot be implemented until serious forgery allegations are addressed by the federal gove Read More: https://punchng.com/new-tax-laws-cant-take-effect-without-addressing-forgery-allegation-falana-tells-fg/

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2 w. ago Implementation Of New Tax Laws Will Commence On January 1 As Planned – Tinubu

Several opposition leaders and pressure groups have called for the suspension of the laws following alleged alteration. The post Implementation Of New Tax Laws Will Commence On January 1 As Planned – Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Don’t Implement Tax Laws Now, Opposition Lawmakers Tell Executive

The minority caucus of the House of Representatives has appealed to the Executive arm of government to suspend the implementation of the tax laws until investigations were concluded and there was clarity and certainty of the law to be implemented. The House is probing the alleged discrepancies between the tax laws passed by the National […]

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2 w. ago Tax laws: Reps caucus opposes rollout, court battle begins Wednesday

Opposition to Nigeria’s new tax laws grows as lawmakers and students demand a suspension over alleged alterations, with a court battle now underway. Read More: https://punchng.com/tax-laws-reps-caucus-opposes-rollout-court-battle-begins-wednesday/

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2 w. ago Tax reform: No going back on January 1 implementation date, FG insists

The Nigerian government insists the new tax reform will begin on January 1, 2026, despite alleged alterations in the gazetted laws. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/tax-reform-no-going-back-on-january-1-implementation-date-fg-insists/

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2 w. ago No Delay In Implementation Of New Tax Laws Despite Controversy, Says Federal Gov’t

Insists tax reform not for quick revenue, targets growth, fairness     The Federal Government has insisted that there will be no delay in the commencement of implementation of Nigeria’s new tax laws, despite recent controversy over alleged alterations to the legislations. Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, […]

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2 w. ago We’re Addressing Tax Laws Discrepancies Within Our Conditional Remit — Reps

The House of Representatives has assured Nigerians that it was addressing the alleged tax laws discrepancies within the constitutional and statutory remit of the National Assembly. Spokesman and Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Akin Rotimi, gave the assurance in a statement on Friday. Rotimi urged the public to allow the National […]

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2 w. ago We’re Addressing Tax Law Discrepancies Within Our Conditional Remit — Reps

The House of Representatives has assured Nigerians that it was addressing the alleged tax laws discrepancies within the constitutional and statutory remit of the National Assembly. Spokesman and Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Akin Rotimi, gave the assurance in a statement on Friday. Rotimi urged the public to allow the National […]

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3 w. ago We’ll Conclude Probe Of Tax Law Discrepancies Soon, Says Reps Panel

  The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the alleged discrepancies between the tax laws passed by the National Assembly and the gazetted versions has said that it will conclude its assignment very soon. The Committee’s chairman, Hon. Muktar Betara (APC, Borno) disclosed this after the inaugural meeting of the panel, which was held in […]

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3 w. ago Reps tax probe c’ttee vows swift report submission, uphold integrity

Nigeria’s House of Reps committee investigates alleged alterations in gazetted Nigerian tax laws, vowing a swift report to uphold legislative integrity. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-tax-probe-cttee-vows-swift-report-submission-uphold-integrity/

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3 w. ago “Suspend January Implementation Of Tax Law To Allow For Investigation Of Alleged Alterations” – Ndume To Tinubu

Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take steps to resolve the controversy surrounding the new Tax Act before its implementation. Controversy erupted after a member of the House of Representatives raised the alarm that the version of the Act passed by the National Assembly is not the one […] The post “Suspend January Implementation Of Tax Law To Allow For Investigation Of Alleged Alterations” – Ndume To Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ndume urges probe, suspension of tax laws over alteration claims

Senator Ali Ndume calls on President Tinubu to suspend and probe disputed Nigerian tax laws amid growing controversy over alleged alterations. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndume-urges-probe-suspension-of-tax-laws-over-alteration-claims/

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3 w. ago ‘I Didn’t Call It Fake’, Oyedele Clarifies Comment On Alleged Discrepancies In Gazetted Tax Reform Act

  The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has denied claims that he described the controversial tax regulation currently in circulation as “fake,” saying his comments were misrepresented by sections of the media. Oyedele made the clarification on Wednesday during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show, amid growing […]

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3 w. ago ‘Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Laws, Act Of Treason Against Nigerians’, Atiku Blasts Presidency

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Federal Government of committing what he described as an “act of treason against the Nigerian people” following allegations of illegal alterations to the new tax reform laws recently passed by the National Assembly. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Atiku said the alleged unauthorised amendments made to […]

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3 w. ago Alleged Tax Law Discrepancy Is Breach Of Trust – Peoples Redemption Party

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has described the alleged discrepancies between the tax laws passed by the National Assembly and the gazetted versions as an unforgivable breach of trust, mockery of the Nigerian people, and open assault on the integrity of the legislative process. The party further accused the presidency of misconduct and flagrant disregard […]

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3 w. ago Presidency Clarifies Controversy Over Alleged Discrepancies In New Tax Laws

The Presidency has clarified reports of discrepancies in the new tax reform laws scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026, insisting that claims circulating in the media were based on misinformation. This followed growing criticism from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, lawmakers, and several civil society groups, […]

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