1 hour ago Implementation risk looms as Lagos targets third parties in tax recovery

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has enforced specific provisions of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025 that read more Implementation risk looms as Lagos targets third parties in tax recovery

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4 d. ago Osun, Rep trade words over stalled recruitment of 700 teachers

A dispute erupts over a stalled Osun teacher recruitment. A lawmaker accuses the state government of halting his plan to hire 700 teachers, a claim they de Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-rep-trade-words-over-stalled-recruitment-of-700-teachers/

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9 d. ago New tax law implementation requires strict oversight, transparency — Political scientists

The Nigeria Political Scientists Association (NPSA) on Friday accused the federal government of putting the cart before the horse in read more New tax law implementation requires strict oversight, transparency — Political scientists

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1 week ago Ohanaeze, Arewa Youths Hail Tinubu, FIRS Boss Over Smooth Takeoff Of New Tax Regime

Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo and Arewa socio-cultural groups have commended President Bola Tinubu and the executive chairman of the National Revenue Service (NRS), Mr. Zacch Adedeji, for the seamless commencement of the new tax regime across the country. In a joint statement signed by Mallam Kabiru Yusuf, the groups described the hitch-free implementation of the tax […]

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Unpatriotic Individuals Seeking To Frustrate New Tax Laws, Nigeria Revenue Service Chair Says

The chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), formerly Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has raised concerns over alleged moves by “unpatriotic individuals” to frustrate the implementation of Nigeria’s newly introduced tax laws, warning that misinformation and calls for protests could undermine reforms designed to protect ordinary citizens. Adedeji, who spoke on Sunday […]

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago ACJHR Hails Tinubu, NRS Over Implementation Of Tax Reform Laws

The African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR) has applauded President Bola Tinubu and the executive chairman of the National Revenue Service (NRS), Mr. Zacch Adedeji, for the rollout of Nigeria’s new tax reform laws, describing the development as a landmark achievement in the country’s economic history. The organisation, in a statement signed by […]

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3 w. ago 10 Political Parties Plan Nationwide Rally In Support Of New Tax Regime January 10

Ten political parties across Nigeria under the aegis of the Forum of National Chairmen of Political Parties (NCPP) have announced plans to hold a massive nationwide rally on January 10, 2026, to mobilise public support for the implementation of the new tax regime introduced by the federal government. The forum, led by Uche Nnadi, said […]

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3 w. ago Ohanaeze Youths Applaud Court Ruling On January 1 Implementation Of New Tax Laws

The Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Youths Movement has welcomed the ruling of the Abuja High Court granting approval for the implementation of Nigeria’s new tax regime from January 1, describing the judgement as a landmark decision that strengthens the country’s push for sustainable economic transformation. In a statement released on Tuesday by the Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo […]

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3 w. ago Implementation of tax reform critical to reducing reliance on borrowing, FG insists

The Federal Government, through the Budget Office, has stressed the need for the implementation of the new tax laws, stating read more Implementation of tax reform critical to reducing reliance on borrowing, FG insists

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3 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Court refuses to stop FG from proceeding with January rollout of new tax laws

A high court in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory has refused to halt the federal government’s planned implementation of new tax read more Court refuses to stop FG from proceeding with January rollout of new tax laws

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3 w. ago Court Refuses To Stop January 1 Take Off Of Tinubu’s Controversial Tax Law

An Abuja High Court has cleared the way for the implementation of Nigeria’s new tax regime scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, dismissing a suit seeking to halt the exercise. The ruling gives the Federal Government, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the National Assembly full legal backing to proceed with the take-off […] The post Court Refuses To Stop January 1 Take Off Of Tinubu’s Controversial Tax Law appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 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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3 w. ago Bank Transfers: Senders To Pay ₦50 Stamp Duty From January 1

Financial institutions in Nigeria will begin deducting a ₦50 stamp duty from senders on electronic transfers of ₦10,000 and above from January 1, 2026, following the implementation of the new Tax Act. Previously, electronic transfers of ₦10,000 and above attracted a ₦50 Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), which was typically deducted from the recipient’s account. […]

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3 w. ago NANS Declares January 14 Nationwide Protest Against New Tax Laws

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has set 14 January, 2026, for a nationwide action to protest against the implementation of the new tax laws, citing concerns over its impact on students and the wider Nigerian populace. NANS President, Comrade Olushola Oladoja, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday where he expressed profound […]

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3 w. ago Banks To Charge Senders N50 Stamp Duty On Transfers Above N10,000 From January 2026

Banks will start charging senders a N50 stamp duty on electronic transfers of N10,000 and above from January 1, 2026, following the implementation of the Tax Act. The stamp duty or electronic money transfer levy (EMTL) is a single, one-off charge of N50 on electronic receipt or transfer of money deposited in any commercial money […] The post Banks To Charge Senders N50 Stamp Duty On Transfers Above N10,000 From January 2026 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NEW TAX LAWS: Tinubu Rejects Calls For Delay, Insists Implementation Begins Jan 1

| President says no substantial issue established that warrants reform process disruption   By Jonathan Nda-Isaiah, Chibuzo Ukaibe, Abuja; Zaka Khaliq, Cees Harmon, Olushola Bello and Kingsley Okoh, Lagos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has insisted that Nigeria’s new tax laws, set to take effect on 1 January 2026, will proceed as planned, describing them as […]

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