Oyedele seeks wider tax net as Nigeria targets higher revenue - The Sun Nigeria

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

64% : Speaking on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) following its maiden National Tax Awareness Day, Oyedele said many Nigerians still misunderstand the country's tax reforms.
63% : " He added: "Taxpayers are more likely to comply when they understand their obligations, appreciate the value of taxation and have confidence in the institutions administering our tax laws.
58% : " Ohagwa highlighted some of the incentives introduced under the reforms, including rent relief, zero-rated VAT on essential goods and services, and tax exemptions for qualifying small businesses.
58% : " He, however, reminded Nigerians that tax compliance remains compulsory.
57% : "That historic milestone signalled the beginning of a new era in Nigeria's tax administration, one anchored on simplicity, fairness, transparency, efficiency, and service delivery.
56% : " Also speaking, Group Director of the Medium Tax Group, Dr Gbenga Daniel, reaffirmed the agency's collaboration with CITN.
55% : And taxation works best when there is trust -- taxpayers must fulfil their obligations, while the government must uphold accountability, transparency and the effective use of public resources.
55% : Together, our institutions share a common vision of improving tax administration and fostering voluntary compliance for national development.
54% : We want to promote fairness in tax administration.
52% : " He also urged the Institute to introduce annual awards recognising Nigeria's most tax-compliant citizens and businesses to encourage voluntary compliance.
43% : Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria's tax challenge is not about raising taxes but expanding the number of taxpayers.
28% : " President Bola Tinubu signed the Nigeria Tax Act and three other tax reform laws on June 26, 2025, marking the country's biggest tax overhaul in decades.
24% : "We are still not getting enough revenue from taxes; it is not about increasing taxes, but making sure that those who are supposed to pay taxes pay.

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