Taxation

Taiwo Oyedele says tax authorities cannot debit taxpayers’ bank accounts without following due legal process, stressing the need for court-backed enforcement.

Kwara lawmakers passed a harmonised taxes and levies bill to streamline collections and reduce multiple taxation, with implementation details now in focus.

According to The Punch, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) said a tax-cooperation MoU with France does not compromise Nigeria’s tax sovereignty amid public debate and calls from some groups to terminate the arrangement.

FIRS is moving toward a single-identifier tax system by tying tax identity to NIN for individuals and CAC numbers for companies. Supporters say it will strengthen compliance; critics want stronger data safeguards and clear dispute-resolution for mismatches.

According to The Punch, the Federal Government is projecting about ₦1.899 trillion from the newly introduced 4% Development Levy in 2026, as the levy...

Nigeria’s tax reform rollout is facing political and legal resistance, with lawmakers and students urging suspension amid alleged alterations. A court has fast-tracked a suit challenging the Acts’ authenticity.

Freight forwarding groups warn of tensions at the ports as shipping lines consider new charges following Nigeria’s tax reforms effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Vanguard reports an FCT High Court refused an ex-parte request to restrain implementation of Nigeria’s new tax laws, leaving the January 1 timeline in place.

According to The Punch, Dangote has called for a probe of the NMDPRA boss as the petrol pricing and supply dispute intensifies.

Punch reports the House set up a committee to probe claims that gazetted tax laws differ from what lawmakers passed, as PDP seeks a rollout delay.