Tinubu Reaffirms January 1 Takeoff for New Tax Laws Despite Opposition
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Contributing sentiments towards policy:
59% : President Tinubu signed the four tax reform bills into law in June, a move the government has described as the most comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria's tax system in decades.57% : The laws include the Nigeria Tax Act, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act.
54% : "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 proceed as planned," Tinubu said.
54% : "Our administration is fully aware of the public discourse concerning claims of changes to the recently enacted tax laws.
54% : Together, they consolidate tax administration under a single authority -- the Nigeria Revenue Service.
50% : President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that the implementation of Nigeria's newly enacted tax laws will commence on January 1 as scheduled, dismissing calls for suspension from opposition figures and pressure groups.
40% : In a statement released on Tuesday, the President stressed that the tax reforms are not intended to increase the tax burden on Nigerians, but to reset the country's fiscal structure, promote harmonisation, protect citizens' dignity, and strengthen the social contract between government and the people.
40% : " The controversy stems from concerns raised by Abdussamad Dasuki, a member of the House of Representatives, who alleged discrepancies between the versions of the tax bills passed by the National Assembly and those later gazetted and released to the public.
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