Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, said the 36 state governors demanded wider consultation on President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills in order to carry the entire nation along, given the far-reaching implications of the reforms. Makinde also clarified that he was not opposed to the tax reforms but only presented the reservations raised by the governors to the …

Temitope Ajay Human beings naturally resist change. When comfortable where we are, we find it extremely difficult to embrace an uncharted path or seek greater glory. Those who are risk averse often don’t want to venture out to embrace unfamiliar territories no matter how tempting the possible reward may appear. We should not, however, be so imprisoned by the fear …

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has cautioned that, although President Bola Tinubu has the executive power to push through the tax reform bills, doing so could have significant consequences for millions of Nigerians. The bill, which passed its second reading in the Senate, is facing strong resistance, particularly from Northern elites. Groups like the Northern Governors Forum, Northern Elders …

Members of the National Assembly are currently divided over the controversial Tax Reform Bills introduced by the Bola Tinubu administration. On 3 September, the President transmitted four tax reform bills to the National Assembly for consideration. The reforms stemmed from the recommendations of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal and Tax Reforms headed by Taiwo Oyedele, for the review of existing …