Reporting by Tribune indicates Cross River’s revenue administration paused new tax assessments while it reviews and tightens processes linked to reform-era enforcement changes.
The policy logic is consistent with crackdowns aimed at reducing leakages, standardizing assessments, and limiting opaque cash collection practices.
Short-term disruptions are possible if taxpayers and businesses lack clear guidance on what applies, when, and how disputes will be handled.
Radio Nigeria also reported the suspension directive as part of process tightening, while GazetteNGR highlighted the state’s push toward reform-aligned, cashless tax practices, noting “end cash tax payments” in its summary.
Echotitbits take: Watch for published taxpayer guidelines and a credible appeals mechanism—those separate reform from confusion.
Source: Guardian – https://guardian.ng/news/tax-reform-act-crirs-suspends-tax-assessment-process-for-review/ January 10, 2026
Guardian 2026-01-10
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