Tax bills
27 Dec
A former spokesman and Director-General of the Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Organisation, Dr Doyin Okupe, has described opponents of the proposed tax reform bills as enemies of the country, emphasising that the bills are designed to support the poor and drive national development.
9 Dec
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to urgently assess the human rights’ impacts of Nigeria’s reform bills currently being discussed by the National Assembly, including Nigerians living in poverty.
6 Dec
The unending twists and turns over the controversial Tax Reforms Bills continued yesterday when the Senate during its plenary contradicted itself over Wednesday proceedings on the matter. While reaffirming its unwavering commitment to advancing the tax bills, the Red Chamber clarified that no part of the legislative process has been halted or withdrawn. During Thursday’s…
2 Dec
As the controversy surrounding the proposed Tax Reform Bills in the National Assembly rages and while lawmakers reassemble this week to determine its fate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the National Assembly to exercise caution as they deliberate on the bill submitted by President Bola Tinubu, urging them to revisit and make…
30 Nov
The House of Representatives has postponed the scheduled special Session on Tax Reform Bills slated for Tuesday, December 3, 2024, indefinitely. The lower chamber said the decision is to allow for wider consultations on the proposed legislations. This is contained in an internal memo sent to members of the House, signed by the House Clerk,…
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