55 h. ago Senate to consider Tinubu’s tax reform bills after resumption

The Senate is set to prioritise the consideration and passage of President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills upon resumption from its recess on April 29. The four bills, Nigerian Tax Bill, Tax Administration Bill, Revenue Tax Board Bill, and Nigerian Revenue Service Establishment Bill were forwarded by the President as part of efforts to reform Read More

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3 d. ago Deputy senate president hails Tinubu’s “visionary leadership” on 73rd birthday

The Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, describing him as a visionary leader. According to him, the President’s reforms have helped to reshape the economy positively for the benefit of the present and future generations. Barau disclosed this in a congratulatory message issued on Friday in Read More

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5 d. ago FG pauses implementation of new FRC levies on private firms, others

Tribune Online FG pauses implementation of new FRC levies on private firms, others Oduwole further stated that the private sector had made formal written submissions, which would be reviewed. "The Chairman of the Tax Policy Reform Committee will also be a member of that committee. FG pauses implementation of new FRC levies on private firms, others Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Rivers: Akpabio denies sharing $30,000 with Senators to endorse Tinubu’s emergency rule

Tribune Online Rivers: Akpabio denies sharing $30,000 with Senators to endorse Tinubu’s emergency rule He attributed the speculation to those he called "the merchants of blackmail enterprise to add flavour to their subsisting hate and malice campaign." Rivers: Akpabio denies sharing $30,000 with Senators to endorse Tinubu’s emergency rule Tribune Online

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1 week ago Senator Ireti Kingibe Condemns National Assembly’s Voice Vote Ratifying Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers

Senator Ireti Kingibe has condemned the National Assembly’s use of a voice vote to approve President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. Kingibe argued that this method violates constitutional requirements, as a two-thirds majority is needed for such decisions. She emphasised that a voice vote cannot accurately determine whether this threshold has […] The post Senator Ireti Kingibe Condemns National Assembly’s Voice Vote Ratifying Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tax reform bills will improve Nigeria’s economy – Speaker’s aide

Chibuike Emmanuel, an aide to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has stated that the tax reform bills passed by the Green Chamber on Tuesday will drive development and improve the country’s economy. In a statement on Wednesday, Emmanuel also commended the speaker for his exemplary leadership in steering the passage of Read More

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1 week ago Speaker Abbas’ Aide Chibuike Applauds Principal For Passage Of Tax Reform Bills

Special Assistant to the House of Representatives Speaker on Energy, Hon. Chibuike Emmanuel, has commended his principal, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, for his exemplary leadership in steering the passage of the four tax reform bills by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The tax reform bills, which were sent to the National […]

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1 week ago Senate to debate Rivers emergency rule 3pm, admits Tinubu’s letter

The Senate has deferred discussions on a motion seeking the approval of a state of emergency in the Rivers State read more Senate to debate Rivers emergency rule 3pm, admits Tinubu’s letter

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1 week ago Rivers: Ojudu condemns Tinubu’s emergency rule as “reckless,” warns of economic fallout

In a statement released Tuesday night, former Senator Babafemi Ojudu sharply criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state read more Rivers: Ojudu condemns Tinubu’s emergency rule as “reckless,” warns of economic fallout

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1 week ago Nigeria’s tax reform: A lifeline or another economic misstep?

The Nigerian House of Representatives recently passed four significant tax reform bills, signalling a potential shift in the country’s revenue read more Nigeria’s tax reform: A lifeline or another economic misstep?

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2 w. ago Students group urges NASS to deepen stakeholders’ engagement on tax reform

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has called on the National Assembly to deepen stakeholders’ engagement on the proposed read more Students group urges NASS to deepen stakeholders’ engagement on tax reform

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2 w. ago Tax reform bills outcome will be acceptable to all Nigerans — Reps committee

Tribune Online Tax reform bills outcome will be acceptable to all Nigerans — Reps committee "We cannot continue to operate with those tax laws that are archaic to meet our demands for survival, business and for the revenue target that we seek to achieve. Tax reform bills outcome will be acceptable to all Nigerans — Reps committee Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tax reform bills: Reps restrict President’s powers to exempt/waive tax payments

Tribune Online Tax reform bills: Reps restrict President’s powers to exempt/waive tax payments The lawmakers also approved the provisions for the exemption of the personnel of Military Forces and other such Security Agencies from Personal Income Tax, in recognition of the sacrificial services these individuals render in keeping Nigerians safe. Tax reform bills: Reps restrict President’s powers to exempt/waive tax payments Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Reps amend knotty revenue sharing formula in Tinubu’s tax reform bills

…retains 7.5% VAT, limits president’s powers The House of Representatives have amended some contentious clauses in President Bola Tinubu’s tax read more Reps amend knotty revenue sharing formula in Tinubu’s tax reform bills

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2 w. ago Tax reform bills will expand Nigeria’s revenue stream – ICAN

Tribune Online Tax reform bills will expand Nigeria’s revenue stream – ICAN "I think with what they put in place, if it's implemented religiously, it will improve our revenue drive, it will also improve the way we act, our consumption pattern, and the Nigerian economy”, he said. Tax reform bills will expand Nigeria’s revenue stream – ICAN Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Tax reform bills: Senator Lalong optimistic of economic reform

Tribune Online Tax reform bills: Senator Lalong optimistic of economic reform Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District of Plateau State who is also a member Senate Committee on Finance, Simon Bako Lalong has expressed optimism that Nigeria's economy will experience a boost when the tax reform bills kick in. Tax reform bills: Senator Lalong optimistic of economic reform Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Sexual Allegation: Tinubu’s Wife Backs Akpabio, Says Suspending Senator Natasha Necessary

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has commended Nigeria Senate for its decision over the suspension of Kogi Central lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Recall that Senator Natasha was suspended on Thursday, for breaching the code of conduct of the upper chamber. The development is coming, following days of controversy between Mrs. Natasha and Senate President Godswil Akpabio. The […] The post Sexual Allegation: Tinubu’s Wife Backs Akpabio, Says Suspending Senator Natasha Necessary appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Akpabio: ‘Senate doing the needful’, Tinubu’s wife speaks on Natasha’s allegations

Tribune Online Akpabio: ‘Senate doing the needful’, Tinubu’s wife speaks on Natasha’s allegations “I know with what is going on in the Senate, you may wonder why I have not taken a position. I believe the Senate is doing what is necessary because that is its role,” she said. Akpabio: ‘Senate doing the needful’, Tinubu’s wife speaks on Natasha’s allegations Tribune Online

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3 w. ago We’ll Consider Your Inputs In Review, Passage Of Tax Bills, Abbas Assures Youth

The speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has assured the various youth groups in the country that their input will be considered in the review of the proposed tax reform bills ahead of their passage by the legislature. Abbas gave the assurance at the National Youth Dialogue on Tax Reform Bills held […]

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4 w. ago Tax reforms: CSOs laud Senate, Reps over ‘fair public hearing’

Tribune Online Tax reforms: CSOs laud Senate, Reps over ‘fair public hearing’ Situation Room on Economic Reforms, a coalition of 100 civil society groups in Nigeria, has commended the National Assembly Committees on Finance for conducting a fair and transparent public hearing on the tax reform bills. Tax reforms: CSOs laud Senate, Reps over ‘fair public hearing’ Tribune Online

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