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2025-12-18 10:00:00
In an update published by Vanguard, Nigeria’s House of Representatives has constituted a seven-member ad hoc committee to examine allegations that gazetted tax laws differ from versions passed by lawmakers.
The House says the issue goes to legislative integrity and public confidence, since agencies and taxpayers rely on gazetted texts for implementation and compliance.
Committee members are expected to review records including Votes and Proceedings, harmonised versions adopted by both chambers, and the gazetted copies now in circulation.
Premium Times reported the House was reacting to claims the gazetted laws “did not reflect what the National Assembly debated and approved.” Vanguard quoted the lawmaker who raised the issue saying, “I was here, I gave my vote and it was counted, and I am seeing something completely different.”
Echotitbits take:
If the committee confirms discrepancies, expect calls for corrections before full implementation to avoid litigation and compliance confusion. Watch for the committee’s report, any official certified copies, and whether timelines for rollout shift.
Source: Vanguard — December 18, 2025 (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/reps-constitute-committee-to-probe-alleged-alterations-in-tax-laws/)
Vanguard 2025-12-18
