Nigeria Tax Act
Nigeria Tax Administration Act
Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) Act
Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria Act
"it's confusing and expensive for small traders" - Emmanuel Okoro
The reform package comprises four major Acts:
These laws aim to harmonise levies, expand the tax base, and replace the old Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) with a centralised authority. On paper, this sounds like an efficiency boost. In reality, many small businesses worry about compliance costs, unclear regulations, and potential penalties.
"I feel like am being pulled to the edge" - Mrs. Funke Adeyemi
“No credible reason exists to delay implementation.” — President Tinubu
"We should allow the lawmakers do their investigations and come up what they consider to be an alterations that is substantial and then they make the decitions as to what to do subsequently" - Taiwo Oloyede
Opposition leaders claim the rollout is hasty and insensitive, citing discrepancies between the bills passed by the National Assembly and the versions in the official gazette. Critics say this undermines trust, transparency, and legislative integrity.
Civil society groups have also called for public education campaigns, warning that poor awareness could increase evasion, disputes, and corruption.
The "Remittance Paradox": Why Financial Support Isn’t Translating to Political Influence
Nigerians abroad send over $20 billion home annually, bankrolling millions of households. So why does this massive financial weight result in zero political leverage? It’s time to unpack the "Remittance Paradox."
We blame the borders, the exchange rate, and foreign interests. But the forces tearing at the fabric of the Republic are sitting in our boardrooms, our pulpits, and our very own social media feeds.
In this month-long Nigerian Discourse series, we examine corruption, insecurity, leadership failure, weaponized religion, diaspora narratives, and reputational damage — and explore how citizens can rebuild national strength from the inside out.
Call to Action: Explore Part 1 of our month-long deep dive into the internal architecture of our crisis.
The dust has settled in the Federal Capital Territory. Despite low turnout, last Saturday’s council poll in Abuja sent a clear message to the political class. It revealed deeper questions about turnout, civic trust, grassroots accountability, and the evolving character of democracy in Nigeria’s capital.. We analyze the implications for the nation’s capital
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