After weeks of uncertainty, the Senate will today (Monday) commence a public hearing on the tax reform bills. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives will open its doors for stakeholders’ input on the controversial bills, which sparked intense debate during plenary two weeks ago before their eventual passage for second reading. The Chairman of the Read More
The Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives are initiating public hearings on tax reform bills, with the Senate set to begin on February 24-25. The Senate Committee on Finance, led by Senator Sani Musa, will invite the public and organizations to discuss four key tax bills. In the House, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas formed a special committee, including regional caucus leaders, to organize the hearings. The reforms have sparked mixed reactions: the Northern Youth Council supports them, while the Coalition of Northern Groups opposes them, citing potential harm to the north. Traditional rulers in some states have not been invited, raising concerns about inclusivity.
