January 27, 2026

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Tax Reforms vs Reality: Why PAYE Cuts Feel Invisible to Workers

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Nigeria’s new tax reforms promise relief through PAYE reductions, yet many workers say they feel poorer, not better off. This deep dive examines why PAYE cuts feel invisible to workers, analysing inflation velocity, household cost absorption, payroll implementation gaps and the psychology of income perception that continues to undermine confidence in reform outcomes....

Oyedele Says PAYE Cuts Are Raising Workers’ Take-Home Pay Under New Tax Laws

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Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, says PAYE cuts are already increasing workers’ take-home pay under Nigeria’s new tax laws. While acknowledging mixed feedback from employees, he insists early salary data confirms reduced deductions and higher net income for most workers, adding that further engagement with employers is underway to address implementation gaps...

Workers Say Tax Reform Salary Gains Are Marginal Despite PAYE Cuts

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Many Nigerian workers say recent tax reforms have delivered only marginal increases in take-home pay, raising concerns about the real impact of PAYE reductions amid persistent inflation. While government officials insist the reforms ease workers’ burden, employees across sectors report that rising living costs continue to erode the modest gains reflected in their January 2026 salaries....

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