1 week ago Tax reform laws: Reps minority caucus to probe alteration claims

Nigeria’s House of Reps minority caucus has formed a committee to probe claims that the recently approved tax reform laws were altered after passage. Read More: https://punchng.com/tax-reform-laws-reps-minority-caucus-to-probe-alteration-claims/

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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 Atiku Urges National Assembly To Reconsider, Repass Tax Bills

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that an administrative directive by the National Assembly leadership cannot validate the defect or justify a re-gazetting of the Tax Law without re-passage and a fresh presidential assent. Atiku said the attempt to rush a re-gazetting of the law while stalling legislative investigation undermines parliamentary oversight and sets […]

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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 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 […]

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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 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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3 w. 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 […]

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3 w. ago Another Rep Confirms Alleged Alterations To New Tax Laws, Calls For Suspension Of Implementation

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Mansur Manu Soro (Bauchi State), has called for the immediate suspension of the new Tax Laws, 2025, citing what he described as “existence of material discrepancies between the bills duly passed by the National Assembly and the versions subsequently gazetted.” In a statement released on Sunday, Hon. […]

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3 w. ago Another Rep confirms alleged alterations to tax laws, calls for suspension of implementation

says he’s working with other lawmakers to raise issue, as matter of urgent national importance, Tuesday A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Mansur Manu Soro (Bauchi State), has called for the immediate suspension of the Tax Laws, 2025, citing what he described as “existence material discrepancies between the bills duly passed by the […]

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3 w. ago Northern youths reject Tinubu’s tax laws, cite alteration claims

Northern youths reject President Tinubu’s tax laws, alleging discrepancies between the version passed by the National Assembly and the one gazetted. Read More: https://punchng.com/northern-youths-reject-tinubus-tax-laws-cite-alteration-claims/

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3 w. ago Tax Act discrepancies amount to usurpation of legislative powers — Prof Yadudu

Professor of Law, Auwalu H. Yadudu, has raised grave concerns over what he described as an alleged usurpation of the National Assembly’s legislative powers following discrepancies between tax laws passed by lawmakers and the versions later gazetted by the Federal Government. In a detailed commentary, Prof. Yadudu said his review of a document summarising differences […]

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4 w. ago Tax laws passed by N’Assembly different from gazzeted version, Rep alleges

Abdussamad Dasuki, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has alleged discrepancies between the tax reform bills passed by the read more Tax laws passed by N’Assembly different from gazzeted version, Rep alleges

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4 w. ago UPDATED: Lawmakers claim tax laws altered, warn of constitutional breach

Nigerian lawmakers allege recently passed tax laws were altered after passage, warning of a constitutional breach and potential legal invalidation. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-reps-raise-the-alarm-over-alterations-of-tax-laws/

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