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Why Tax Laws must take off fully now – President Tinubu
The final verdict on tomorrow’s full take-off of the tax laws came yesterday.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed that the date is sacrosanct.
His position, made known in a statement, gave a stamp to Minister for Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris’ earlier statement that there was no going back on the January 1 commencement date.
Following the observation by House of Representatives member Abdussamad Dasuki (PDP Sokoto) that the Gazetted version of the law is different from the copy passed by the National Assembly, opposition figures and some interest groups that have always opposed the tax reform process began agitating for the suspension of the laws’ takeoff.
But Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, argued that it was too late in the day to stop the law because two of the four tax laws were already operational, arguing that the remaining two are billed to begin tomorrow.
The President declared that the reforms represent a historic reset of the country’s fiscal architecture and not an attempt to impose higher taxes on citizens.
In a statement personally signed by him, he said the tax reforms were “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive and robust fiscal foundation for Nigeria”.
He stressed that the implementation phase would proceed as scheduled despite public controversy.
President Tinubu said: “The new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, 2025, and the remaining acts scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, will continue as planned.”
He emphasised that the reforms were not revenue-hunting measures but a deliberate effort to harmonise Nigeria’s fragmented tax system, reduce duplication across tiers of government, and strengthen trust between citizens and the state.
The President said: “The tax laws are not designed to raise taxes, but rather to support a structural reset, drive harmonisation, and protect dignity while strengthening the social contract.
“I urge all stakeholders – state governments, businesses, labour unions and professional bodies –to support the implementation phase, which is now firmly in the delivery stage.”
President Tinubu’s comments came amid sustained criticism over allegations that some provisions of the tax laws were altered after passage by the National Assembly.
Some groups had faulted the discrepancies between versions passed by lawmakers and those later gazetted, prompting calls for a suspension of the laws.
Rejecting such demands, the President said no material irregularity had been established to justify halting a comprehensive reform process.
“Our administration is aware of the public discourse surrounding alleged changes to some provisions of the recently enacted tax laws.
“No substantial issue has been established that warrants a disruption of the reform process,” he said.
Warning against what he described as reactive governance, President Tinubu added: “Absolute trust is built over time through making the right decisions, not through premature, reactive measures.”
He nevertheless reassured Nigerians of his commitment to due process, pledging continued engagement with the National Assembly to resolve any genuine issues that may arise during implementation.
President Tinubu said: “I emphasise our administration’s unwavering commitment to due process and the integrity of enacted laws.
“We will work with the National Assembly to ensure the swift resolution of any issue identified.
“The Federal Government will continue to act in the overriding public interest to ensure a tax system that supports prosperity and shared responsibility.”
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) disagreed, urging the President to suspend the implementation and “listen to the voice of Nigerians.”
In a statement yesterday, the Turaki-led PDP faction accused the Tinubu administration of prioritising revenue over citizens’ welfare, citing alleged “dangerous provisions” purportedly smuggled into the laws.
The PDP warned that insisting on the January 1 start date despite unresolved discrepancies “clearly shows where the priority of the government lies – between Nigerians and money”.
It reminded the President that democratic obedience to laws depends on public trust in the legislative process.
President Tinubu, on assumption of office, initiated a comprehensive reform of the tax regime in the country.
He set up a presidential panel to put together a new system of taxation after consultations across the country.
At the end of the panels’ work, four tax reform Bills were forwarded to the National Assembly.
The proposal drew flak from North’s political leaders and governors, who expressed open opposition to tax reform.
The National Economic Council advised the President to withdraw the Bills from the lawmakers to allow for wider consultation, but the President refused, urging those who had misgivings to table them before the lawmakers during the public hearing.
Opposition figures also seized the opportunity to disparage the government, but the President was unyielding.
The Bills were eventually passed by both chambers of the National Assembly – House of Representatives on March 18 and Senate on May 7. The President signed the Bills on May 26.
The implementation started in June with two of the laws.
Another round of opposition to the laws came after a lawmaker alleged differences in the version passed by the lawmakers and the law he gazette.
NECA backs implementation of new tax legislation
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) expressed support for the implementation of new tax legislation.
At a news conference in Lagos yesterday, NECA’s Director-General of NECA, Mr. Wale Smatt-Oyerinde, commended the presidential committee for constructively engaging with all stakeholders, in spite of efforts to misinform the Nigerian populace on its intention.
He urged the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to collaborate with the organised private sector in a bid to deepen awareness of the new tax laws.
The NECA boss said the tax reform legislation remained a significant item that had witnessed the most excellent form of organised chaos in Nigeria’s political history.
He urged the Federal Government to proceed with the implementation of the laws, as the issue of alteration raised by the National Assembly is not sufficient to hinder it, considering its economic objectives.
Smart-Oyerinde said: “We cannot continue to run the system the way it was run with a lot of inconsistencies. No law is perfect, and that is why we have made provisions for amendments.
“As we proceed, we can make necessary amendments, and by doing so, we are building an institution.”
He said the tax laws were aimed at creating a more conducive and productive business environment for the private sector, thereby generating jobs that would address the root cause of insecurity in Nigeria.
Smatt-Oyerinde said the stiff resistance faced by the reforms alone was an indication that some forces were against the growth of the Nigerian economy.
He said: “I have never seen a regulation or legislation that witnessed this kind of engagement or antagonism; I also probably have not seen an item in our lives that has witnessed this kind of organised chaos.”
“However, the committee has done tremendous work, moving from one place to another.
“We all saw the issues, until two weeks ago, when it was alleged that the version gazetted was different from the one passed by the National Assembly.”
He urged that the tax legislation be allowed to run seamlessly, for the betterment of the nation.
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The Kano State Government has announced that the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, will lead this year’s Eid-el-Fitr Durbar, even as it unveiled strict guidelines to prevent a breakdown of law and order during the celebrations.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The government said the decision, approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, followed credible intelligence reports indicating attempts by some individuals to create unrest during the Sallah period.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the government said it remained committed to preserving Kano’s cultural heritage but would prioritise peace and security.
According to the statement, Hawan Idi (Eid Durbar) will be conducted by Emir Sanusi from the Kofar Mata Eid Ground through designated routes to Gidan Shettima, terminating at Kofar Fatalwa of the emir’s palace.
It added that Hawan Nasarawa would be held in a modified form without horseback displays, while Hawan Daushe, Hawan Fanisau and Hawan Dorayi have been suspended for the time being in the interest of public safety.
The government said all security agencies had been directed to intensify surveillance and ensure strict compliance with the directives before, during and after the festive period.
It urged residents to remain calm, law-abiding and cooperative with security agencies, while cautioning against the spread of unverified information.
The government further assured the public of its commitment to a peaceful and hitch-free Sallah celebration, wishing Muslims in the state a joyous Eid-el-Fitr.
The Durbar, a centuries-old cultural procession, has been thrown into uncertainty following conflicting statements from government officials on whether it will hold this year, given the unresolved legal battle between Sanusi II and Aminu Ado Bayero.
While Governor Yusuf reinstated Sanusi II in 2024, Bayero continues to contest his dethronement in court, leaving the emirship in dispute.
The government recently hinted that the stool controversy would soon be resolved.
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Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has dismissed comments by human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over what he described as transactional politics and activism.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
PUNCH Online reports that Sowore’s comment followed a viral video in which the activist criticised what he described as “transactional politics” among some regional agitators and influencers, accusing them of aligning with political actors for personal or material benefit.
In the video, Sowore appeared to reference Igboho, suggesting that his recent political positions, including support for President Bola Tinubu’s potential re-election bid, reflected what he termed “amala politics” — a colloquial expression often used to imply opportunistic or interest-driven engagement rather than principled activism.
Igboho, in a statement issued by his media aide, Olayomi Koiki, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday, criticised Sowore for allegedly describing his activism as “amala politics” in a recent viral video circulating on social media.
He described the comment as an inconsequential rant that should be ignored by the public.
Igboho argued that his agitation for improved security in the South-West and his support for the second-term bid of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 were constitutional rights aimed at promoting the collective interests of the Yoruba people and the development of Nigeria.
He said, “We strongly reject the characterisation of Igboho’s activism as transactional. Such a myopic position misrepresents the intent and focus of our agitation on effective grassroots security in the South-West and Nigeria as a whole.
“How many protests did Sowore organise to push for my freedom? Sowore’s claim of fighting for the masses contradicts his alleged daily lodging expenses of N450,000 at a popular Lagos hotel.
“I cannot be compelled to endorse political figures such as Peter Obi or Atiku Abubakar, or even align with Sowore’s political platform. I have the right to make independent political decisions based on the security and collective interests of the Yoruba people.”
He added that Igboho’s advocacy prioritises addressing insecurity across Yorubaland, including killings of farmers, kidnappings along highways and attacks on traditional rulers and royal institutions.
Koiki, however, clarified that these concerns form the basis of Igboho’s movement rather than any ambition for political office or revolutionary leadership.
The statement added, “While Sowore has consistently promoted nationwide revolution as a pathway to leadership, Igboho’s approach is rooted in protecting lives, land and property within Yoruba territory. This agitation is a response to real and ongoing threats faced by communities in the region.
“Latest security incidents in northern Nigeria, including reported explosions in Maiduguri on March 16, 2026, also raise questions about the broader effectiveness of long-term revolutionary advocacy.
“We challenge Sowore to assess the situation in his home state of Ondo State, considering the growing cases of banditry, kidnapping and attacks on rural communities.”
The statement added that the impact of insecurity on vulnerable groups, including farmers, traditional rulers, women and children, had been severe, with several communities reportedly affected.
“These realities reinforce Igboho’s long-standing call since 2020 for localised security measures and stronger regional protection strategies.
“Labelling our agitation and efforts as ‘amala politics’ undermines the urgency of the security crisis and the legitimacy of grassroots agitation,” the statement concluded
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The continuous detention of the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has sparked reactions from politicians and socio-political activists.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
DAILY POST reports that the former governor has been in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, over an ongoing investigation into alleged financial impropriety when he was governor.
El-Rufai had earlier spent two nights in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before he was picked up by the Department of State Services and then later handed over to the ICPC.
His continuous detention has sparked outrage among citizens who are calling on the commission to immediately charge the former governor to court.
Popular socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, said in a post on X that “holding a citizen indefinitely without trial” is impossible.
According to her, “that is not justice. That is not accountability. That begins to look like persecution.
“Every Nigerian, no matter how powerful or unpopular, has the right to a fair hearing. That right is not a favour from the government. It is a constitutional guarantee. If El-Rufai committed crimes, then prosecute him. Nigerians will support that. But what we must never
Support is a system where the government can detain anyone endlessly, simply because it can.
“Today, it may be El-Rufai. Tomorrow, it could be anyone else who speaks or acts in a way that those in power do not like. A democracy must be better than that.
“So the message is simple: charge him in court or release him. Let justice be done openly, lawfully, and transparently. That is the only way a nation that claims to respect the rule of law should act”.
Similarly, an activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, in an interview he posted on X on Wednesday, demanded that the former governor be charged to court immediately, condemning El-Rufai’s incarceration.
“No matter the allegations, I think he should be charged in a court of competent jurisdiction so that he can face the music.
“All these things currently going on don’t look tidy to me”, he said.
On his part, Paul Ibe, a media aide to the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, lambasted ICPC for not charging the former governor to court.
In a statement on his X handle, Ibe accused the Commission of taking sides with the President Bola Tinubu-led administration.
He wrote, “The matter of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai @elrufai has proven beyond measure that the ‘I’ in ICPC (Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission) @icpcnigeria represents Illegal or Irresponsible.
“There’s nothing Independent about the Commission. They’re no different from all the other institutions of state that are standing on Tinubu’s mandate. The ICPC is nauseatingly pliable and has disgracefully made itself available in coercing members of the opposition into the ruling party”!
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