Tag: #TaxReform
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LAWYERS BACK TAX OMBUD’S DRIVE TO BOOST COMPLIANCE, REVENUE
Nigerian lawyers have backed the Office of the Tax Ombud’s efforts to promote voluntary tax compliance and increase government revenue, stressing the importance of a trusted and transparent tax system. The position was expressed during a panel discussion titled “Pay Now, Prosper Later” at the ongoing 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association…
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TAX OMBUD SEEKS STRONGER AGENCY COLLABORATION TO IMPROVE REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
The Chief Executive Officer of the Office of the Tax Ombud, Dr John Nwabueze, has called for stronger collaboration among government agencies to improve Nigeria’s revenue administration and protect taxpayers’ rights. Nwabueze made the call at a stakeholders’ engagement organised by the Office of the Tax Ombud in Abuja. He said effective taxation required a…
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TAX OMBUD MOVES TO TACKLE MULTIPLE TAXATION, BOOST TAXPAYER CONFIDENCE
The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) has intensified efforts to tackle multiple taxation and other challenges affecting taxpayer confidence in Nigeria’s tax administration. The Tax Ombud and Chief Executive Officer, Dr John Nwabueze, disclosed this at the office’s third-quarter Breakfast Meeting with newsmen in Lagos. He said the OTO was strengthening its mediation and…
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JIGAWA LAUNCHES DIGITAL TAX PLATFORM, TARGETS HIGHER REVENUE FROM INFORMAL SECTOR
Jigawa State has taken another step toward modernising its tax system with the launch of a digital platform designed to improve revenue collection from the informal sector. The new platform, introduced by the Jigawa Internal Revenue Service (JIRS), will automate tax collection for activities including livestock trading, grain markets and haulage operations. Officials say the…
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TAX OMBUD PUSHES FOR END TO MULTIPLE TAXATION, SEEKS HARMONISED REVENUE SYSTEM
Nigeria’s Office of the Tax Ombud says work is ongoing to address the issue of multiple taxation through closer coordination with revenue authorities across all levels of government. According to the office, the Joint Revenue Board is working to harmonise tax administration between federal, state and local government structures to reduce duplication and improve efficiency…
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SANWO-OLU PUSHES FOR TAX AGENCIES’ AUTONOMY, HAILS LAGOS REVENUE BOOM
Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for full autonomy for tax agencies across Nigeria, saying political interference is slowing down revenue growth in many states. Speaking at the 159th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board in Lagos, the governor praised the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) for driving record performance. He revealed that Lagos generated about…
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KATSINA AIMS TO BOOST REVENUE TO N140 BILLION BY 2026
Katsina State is setting its sights on increasing its internally generated revenue (IGR) to about N140 billion by 2026, according to the state government. Speaking at the launch of the ‘State of States 2025 Report’ by BudgIT in Abuja, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Malik Anas, shared the ambitious plan. Anas revealed that…
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TINUBU HAILS 12 ECONOMIC MILESTONES IN 2 YEARS, ECONOMY ON FAST-TRACK
Nigeria’s economy surges with record revenue, inflation drop, and expanding infrastructure under Tinubu’s leadership. President Bola Tinubu marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day by spotlighting 12 major economic achievements over the past two years. The economy grew 4.23% in Q2 2025, beating IMF forecasts, with inflation down to 20.12%. Non-oil revenue hit over ₦20 trillion by…
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ADC’S JOHN NWOSU PROMISES TO END INSECURITY, CUT TAXES FOR ARTISANS IN ANAMBRA
John Nwosu, ADC’s governorship candidate, vows to tackle insecurity head-on and overhaul oppressive taxes on artisans and small businesses if elected in Anambra. Speaking at the ADC Coalition campaign launch in Onitsha, Nwosu criticised incumbent Soludo’s failure on security and governance, pledging instead a “seamless, transformative” administration backed by high-tech security and e-Government reforms. His…
