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FG Rejects ‘Error Admission’ Claims as Tax Reform Narrative Faces Credibility Test

FG tax reform credibility test has intensified as the Federal Government counters claims that it admitted errors in its proposed fiscal framework. Officials insist recent comments by reform leaders were misinterpreted, emphasising that ongoing adjustments reflect consultation, not failure. The controversy underscores growing concerns over policy clarity, communication gaps, and public trust in Nigeria’s tax reform agenda.

FG Bans Roadside Tax Collection as Nigeria Moves to Presumptive Tax System

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The Federal Government has banned roadside tax collection across Nigeria as part of a wider effort to reform revenue practices affecting small businesses. Authorities say the move will eliminate informal levies and introduce a new presumptive tax system designed to simplify compliance while reducing the burden of multiple taxation.

Federal Government Proposes 1% Informal Sector Tax Framework to Expand Nigeria’s Revenue Base

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Nigeria’s federal government has unveiled a proposal for a 1% informal sector tax framework aimed at expanding the country’s revenue base without imposing heavy burdens on small businesses. The policy, currently under consultation with market associations and state authorities, targets millions of informal enterprises that operate outside the formal tax system.

Tax Reform Chaos: 48 Hours In, Nigeria Enforces a New Regime Amid Law, Trust and Legitimacy Crisis

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Barely 48 hours into Nigeria’s new tax regime, controversy has shifted from policy to legitimacy. Allegations that the gazetted tax laws differ from what lawmakers passed have triggered confusion among businesses and citizens, even as President Bola Tinubu insists enforcement must continue. Critics warn Nigeria may already be collecting taxes under a law whose credibility is in dispute.