52 h. ago Alleged forgery, impersonation: Judge warns lawyer against seeking private meeting outside open court

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Apo, on Monday cautioned Abuja-based lawyer, Victor read more Alleged forgery, impersonation: Judge warns lawyer against seeking private meeting outside open court

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6 d. ago Labour Demands Review Of New Tax Laws At Sunmonu’s Book Launch

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has appealed to the federal government to urgently review the recently enacted tax laws, warning that the measures place disproportionate burdens on workers and the poor. The demand was made yesterday in Abuja by NLC president, Mr Joe Ajaero, during the launch of the memoir of the congress’s founding president, Hassan […]

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7 d. ago ‘Malami Now Reduced To Nothing By Karma’, Lawyer Deji Adeyanju Mocks Ex

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has said that former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has been humbed by karma following his current trial over alleged money laundering. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Adeyanju stated that Malami, who once held immense power as […]

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8 d. ago VIDEO: Tax Laws A Burden, Ignores Hardship Faced By Nigerians — ADC

The Federal Government recently introduced four tax reform laws, which took effect on January 1, 2026. The post VIDEO: Tax Laws A Burden, Ignores Hardship Faced By Nigerians — ADC appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago VIDEO: Tax Laws A Burden, Ignore Hardship Faced By Nigerians — ADC

The Federal Government recently introduced four tax reform laws, which took effect on January 1, 2026. The post VIDEO: Tax Laws A Burden, Ignore Hardship Faced By Nigerians — ADC appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Osun Federal Lawmaker Condemns Public Humiliation Of LG Worker By Policemen

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Bamidele Salam, has condemned the alleged harassment, unlawful detention, and public humiliation of a local government worker, Taiwo Adebayo, in Egbedore local government area of Osun State, describing the role of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in the incident as shameful, despicable and a gross violation of […]

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1 week ago 48 Lawmakers, CSOs, Lawyers Plan Meetings To Monitor New Tax Regime

A coalition of 48 federal lawmakers, leading civil society organisations (CSOs), tax experts and legal practitioners, has announced plans to converge in Enugu and Kano States in January to monitor, support and strengthen the implementation of Nigeria’s new tax regime. The coalition disclosed this in a press statement issued ahead of the planned engagements, saying […]

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1 week ago Kogi signs revenue bills into law, aligns with Federal tax reforms

Kogi State enacts new revenue laws aligning with federal tax reforms. The bills aim to boost state revenue, enhance transparency, and grow the economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-signs-revenue-bills-into-law-aligns-with-federal-tax-reforms/

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1 week ago Falana Urges Federal Govt To Address Controversies On New Tax Laws

The federal government has been advised to address the controversies surrounding the legitimacy of the new tax laws before implementing them. Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), who gave the advice in a chat with journalists on Wednesday at his Ilawe Ekiti country home, headquarters of Ekiti Southwest local government area of Ekiti State, […]

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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 National Assembly Defends Reforms, Urges Nigerians To Embrace New Tax Laws

The National Assembly has called on Nigerians to embrace the new tax laws introduced by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. The federal lawmakers also defended the far-reaching reforms undertaken in 2025, describing the outgoing year as a defining period marked by bold legislative actions aimed at economic recovery, institutional strengthening, and improved governance. In a […]

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2 w. ago Reconsider January 1 implementation of tax laws, Osun CSO urges FG

An Osun-based CSO urges the Federal Government to reconsider the January 1 implementation of new tax laws, citing public apprehension and lack of buy-in. Read More: https://punchng.com/reconsider-january-1-implementation-of-tax-laws-osun-cso-urges-fg/

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2 w. ago ‘Return To Full Christianity’, Akume’s Wife Tells Husband Amid Second Wife Report

The lawmaker representing Gboko/Tarka Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mrs Regina Akume, has urged her husband, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to fully return to Christianity. Mrs Akume reminded the SGF that his life achievements were rooted in his Christian faith. She made the appeal in […]

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2 w. ago Judicial Council Disqualifies 34 Lawyers From Appointment As Judges

A total of 34 lawyers nominated for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court of Nigeria (FHC) have failed the integrity test. They were dropped from the race to become judicial officers due to public petitions against them. The test is part of the new guidelines approved by the National Judicial Council (NJC) under […]

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2 w. ago FIRS sensitises, allays fear of Borno residents over tax reforms

…says new tax laws to boost investment, economy The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has said that  Nigeria’s newly enacted read more FIRS sensitises, allays fear of Borno residents over tax reforms

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2 w. ago ‘Alteration’ Controversy: Suspend New Tax Law Implementation, Reps Minority Group Tells FG

The tax reform laws, which faced stiff opposition from federal lawmakers from the northern part of the country before their passage, are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. The post ‘Alteration’ Controversy: Suspend New Tax Law Implementation, Reps Minority Group Tells FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago 34 Federal High Court judge nominees fail NJC integrity test

Thirty-four lawyers nominated for appointment as judges of Nigeria’s Federal High Court have been disqualified after failing an integrity screening read more 34 Federal High Court judge nominees fail NJC integrity test

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2 w. ago 34 Lawyers Fail Integrity Test For Appointment As High Court Judges

Not fewer than 34 lawyers nominated for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court of Nigeria (FHC) have failed the integrity test for the appointment. They were dropped in the race for the appointment as Judicial Officers following avalanche of public petitions. The test was part of the new guidelines approved by the National […]

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2 w. ago Public Petitions Truncate 34 Lawyers’ Nomination For Federal High Court Judges Position

The integrity test is part of the new guidelines approved by the National Judicial Council (NJC) under the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The post Public Petitions Truncate 34 Lawyers’ Nomination For Federal High Court Judges Position appeared first on Channels Television.

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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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