9 h. ago Ekiti takes the lead, domesticates Nigeria Tax Administration Act

•As Oyebanji signs Ekiti State Revenue Administration Law EKITI State, on Tuesday, emerged the first state in the country to domesticate the Nigeria Tax Administration Act with the signing into law of the Ekiti State Revenue Administration Law, 2025 by the governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji. Oyebanji assented to the new revenue law, just as he […]

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11 h. ago Why tax laws implementation must take off January 1 – Oyedele

Learn why delaying Nigeria’s new tax laws beyond Jan 1, 2026, could lead to overtaxed workers and multiple taxes for businesses, says Taiwo Oyedele. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-tax-laws-implementation-must-take-off-january-1-oyedele/

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15 h. ago Suspend Tax Law Implementation, Bar Association Tells Tinubu

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) states that the controversies surrounding the recently enacted tax reform acts raise doubts about the integrity and transparency of Nigeria’s lawmaking process. On Wednesday, Abdussamad Dasuki, a member of the House of Representatives from Sokoto, claimed that the gazetted tax laws are different from the version passed by the National […]

Economics

19 h. ago New tax law will expand states’ revenue, protect small businesses — Sanwo

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu defends Nigeria’s new tax law, stating it will boost state revenue, protect small businesses, and ensure fairness, not worsen ineq Read More: https://punchng.com/new-tax-law-will-expand-states-revenue-protect-small-businesses-sanwo-olu/

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22 h. ago “Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Law Is Treason Against Nigerians, Assault On Democracy” – Atiku

PRESS RELEASE The illegal and unauthorized alterations made to Nigeria’s tax legislation after passage by the National Assembly represents a brazen act of treason against the Nigerian people and a direct assault on our constitutional democracy. This draconian overreach by the executive branch undermines the foundational principle of legislative supremacy in the making of laws. […] The post “Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Law Is Treason Against Nigerians, Assault On Democracy” – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago NBA demands probe into disputed tax reform laws, urges suspension

The Nigerian Bar Association calls for an investigation into Nigeria’s tax reform laws, citing discrepancies that undermine the legislative process. Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-demands-probe-into-disputed-tax-reform-laws-urges-suspension/

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49 h. ago “Let Lawmakers Investigate Alleged Errors” — Oyedele On Gazetted Tax Laws

The Presidency has weighed in on the controversy trailing the newly signed tax reform laws, with the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, asking the National Assembly to investigate alleged discrepancies in the gazetted versions of the laws. Oyedele spoke on Monday on Channels Television’s Morning Brief amid growing calls for […] The post “Let Lawmakers Investigate Alleged Errors” — Oyedele On Gazetted Tax Laws appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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51 h. ago PRP Demands Tinubu’s Impeachment, Demands Suspension Of Gazetted Tax Laws Over Alleged Alterations

Press Statement 22/12/2025 Suspension of Disputed Tax Laws and Calls for President Tinubu’s Impeachment if Proven Guilty* The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) is deeply alarmed and condemns the blatant executive misconduct and flagrant disregard for constitutional sovereignty exhibited by the current administration in the recent manipulation of Nigeria’s tax laws. The revelation, by a concerned […] The post PRP Demands Tinubu’s Impeachment, Demands Suspension Of Gazetted Tax Laws Over Alleged Alterations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Tax reform delay beyond January 1 will hurt businesses, poor — Oyedele

Delaying Nigeria’s tax reform beyond Jan 1, 2026, will overtax workers and burden businesses, warns committee chairman Taiwo Oyedele. Read More: https://punchng.com/tax-reform-delay-beyond-january-1-will-hurt-businesses-poor-oyedele/

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63 h. ago More states to follow as JRB commends Ekiti, Zamfara on passage of harmonised tax laws

The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) has commended Ekiti and Zamfara States for the passage of their respective Harmonised Taxes and Levies Laws, describing the development as a milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform agenda and a signal that more states are likely to follow suit. In separate statements issued at the weekend, the Board praised […]

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64 h. ago Professor Yadudu, lawyer raise alarm over alleged altered tax laws, warn of risks for Nigerians

A respected constitutional law scholar, Professor Auwalu H. Yadudu, and a senior legal practitioner, Aisha Hamman, have raised serious concerns over alleged alterations to Nigeria’s newly passed tax laws, warning that the changes could undermine democracy, weaken public trust and impose far-reaching consequences on ordinary Nigerians and businesses. The controversy follows claims on the floor […]

Events

3 d. ago Why Nigerians shouldn’t be afraid of new tax reform — Ondo revenue chair

Ondo revenue chair explains the new Nigeria tax reform, urging citizens not to fear. Learn why the policy aims for transparency and economic development. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-nigerians-shouldnt-be-afraid-of-new-tax-reform-ondo-revenue-chair/

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3 d. ago Tax system: Nigeria’s greatest days are still ahead – Rep Isiaka

The lawmaker promised to remain accountable to his constituents, measured by the consistency of his presence....

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3 d. ago Alleged alterations: Presidency kicks as Atiku, Obi fight tax laws

The Presidency dismisses claims of altering new Nigeria tax laws as Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi call for a probe and suspension of the reforms. Read More: https://punchng.com/alleged-alterations-presidency-kicks-as-atiku-obi-fight-tax-laws/

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4 d. ago Ekiti University Teaching Hospital Dismisses Surgeon For Secretly Removing Patient’s Kidney

The Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) has sacked a surgeon who secretly removed a patient’s kidney during a procedure. The state’s Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, announced the termination of his appointment on Friday. The case began when Joshua Afolayan, a kidney‑transplant recipient, reported that his organ had been taken without his […] The post Ekiti University Teaching Hospital Dismisses Surgeon For Secretly Removing Patient’s Kidney appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Science

4 d. ago New tax system: What sex workers, touts, other informal sector participants need to know — Oyedele, tax committee chair

In this interview by SAM NWAOKO, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, discusses the objectives, key provisions, and expected impact of Nigeria’s new tax reforms. Drawing on his role at the centre of government policy design, Mr Oyedele explains how the reforms aim to widen the tax net, […]

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5 d. ago When Nigeria’s tax net tightens who really pays the price in 2026?

Brace for fiscal shockwaves! Nigeria’s 2026 tax reform, anchored by four sweeping Acts, slashes corporate rates, exempts small businesses from read more When Nigeria’s tax net tightens who really pays the price in 2026?

Economics

5 d. ago Tax incentives drive ₦8.7trn investments, 58,000 jobs in 8 years – NIPC

Nigeria’s investment tax incentives have attracted N8.7 trillion in capital investments and created over 58,000 jobs within eight years, the read more Tax incentives drive ₦8.7trn investments, 58,000 jobs in 8 years – NIPC

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6 d. ago Reps set up panel to probe alleged alterations in gazetted tax laws

The House of Representatives has set up a seven-member ad-hoc committee to investigate alleged discrepancies between Nigeria’s gazetted tax laws read more Reps set up panel to probe alleged alterations in gazetted tax laws

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6 d. ago Nigeria long overdue for tax reforms, Showunmi fires back at NOM

PDP’s Segun Showunmi insists Nigeria is ripe for tax reforms, firing back at opposition claims that the new policy is ill-timed and punitive. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-long-overdue-for-tax-reforms-showunmi-fires-back-at-nom/

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