The Nigerian Senate has reaffirmed its support for Senate President Godswill Akpabio, passing a vote of confidence in his leadership amid a storm of controversy that has dominated the political landscape in recent weeks. The motion, spearheaded by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele under Orders 40 and 51, was aimed at addressing the public debate surrounding … Read more
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has endorsed the tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly but has called for the removal of any provisions that violate Shari’a law. The council stressed that any section of the bills contradicting Islamic legal principles should be expunged to ensure compliance with the Constitution and … Read more
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has revealed that over 90% of public and private sector workers will pay lower taxes if the proposed tax reforms pass. Oyedele made this statement as part of his efforts to inform Nigerians about the upcoming changes. In October 2024, President Bola … Read more
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has raised alarm over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills, describing them as detrimental to Northern Nigeria and a potential catalyst for national unrest. Speaking on Thursday at the Government House while receiving members of the Christian community in Bauchi State, Governor Mohammed called on the presidency to … Read more