Taxation

The NBA and Atiku Abubakar want Nigeria’s new tax laws paused, alleging the gazetted version differs from what lawmakers passed. The controversy could unsettle compliance planning and investor confidence unless authorities quickly verify and publish the final text.

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 Vanguard, the Federal Government says it did not tamper with Nigeria’s newly passed tax reform laws, even as lawmakers raise questions about what was eventually gazetted for public consumption.

ADC is urging the Presidency to pause tax reforms and probe claims the law was altered after passage.

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has formed a committee to probe claims that gazetted tax laws were altered after passage.

The Presidency says Nigeria’s new tax reforms will start January 1, 2026, despite calls for suspension and claims of post-passage alterations.

FIRS says a fire at its Abuja office was contained with no deaths recorded, and an investigation has begun.

Punch reports the FG says 149 companies on pioneer status will retain tax holidays during the transition to a new incentive regime from January 2026.

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.

Nigeria bans wood exports and revokes licences as part of an environmental crackdown aimed at slowing deforestation.