Tinubu Insists New Tax Laws Will Take Effect January 1, 2026 Despite Controversy Over Alleged Alterations, Urges Nigerians to Support Fiscal Reforms
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws will be implemented as scheduled from January 1, 2026, despite mounting controversy over claims that some provisions were altered after legislative approval. In a statement issued on December 30, 2025, Tinubu said the reforms—some of which already took effect on June 26, 2025—are critical to strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal framework and represent a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust tax system. He stressed that the laws are not designed to increase taxes but to harmonise the system, reset fiscal structures, and strengthen the social contract.
Addressing allegations that the gazetted versions of the laws differ from those passed by the National Assembly, the President acknowledged the public debate but dismissed calls for a suspension, stating that no substantial issue has been established to justify halting implementation. Tinubu assured Nigerians that his administration would work with the National Assembly to resolve any identified discrepancies in the public interest. The controversy, sparked by claims from a House of Representatives member, has drawn criticism from opposition figures, the Nigerian Bar Association, and civil society groups, prompting the House to set up a committee to review and re-gazette the tax reform laws while investigations continue.
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws will be implemented as scheduled from January 1, 2026, despite mounting controversy over claims that some provisions were altered after legislative approval. In a statement issued on December 30, 2025, Tinubu said the reforms—some of which already took effect on June 26, 2025—are critical to strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal framework and represent a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust tax system. He stressed that the laws are not designed to increase taxes but to harmonise the system, reset fiscal structures, and strengthen the social contract.
Addressing allegations that the gazetted versions of the laws differ from those passed by the National Assembly, the President acknowledged the public debate but dismissed calls for a suspension, stating that no substantial issue has been established to justify halting implementation. Tinubu assured Nigerians that his administration would work with the National Assembly to resolve any identified discrepancies in the public interest. The controversy, sparked by claims from a House of Representatives member, has drawn criticism from opposition figures, the Nigerian Bar Association, and civil society groups, prompting the House to set up a committee to review and re-gazette the tax reform laws while investigations continue.
Tinubu Insists New Tax Laws Will Take Effect January 1, 2026 Despite Controversy Over Alleged Alterations, Urges Nigerians to Support Fiscal Reforms
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws will be implemented as scheduled from January 1, 2026, despite mounting controversy over claims that some provisions were altered after legislative approval. In a statement issued on December 30, 2025, Tinubu said the reforms—some of which already took effect on June 26, 2025—are critical to strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal framework and represent a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust tax system. He stressed that the laws are not designed to increase taxes but to harmonise the system, reset fiscal structures, and strengthen the social contract.
Addressing allegations that the gazetted versions of the laws differ from those passed by the National Assembly, the President acknowledged the public debate but dismissed calls for a suspension, stating that no substantial issue has been established to justify halting implementation. Tinubu assured Nigerians that his administration would work with the National Assembly to resolve any identified discrepancies in the public interest. The controversy, sparked by claims from a House of Representatives member, has drawn criticism from opposition figures, the Nigerian Bar Association, and civil society groups, prompting the House to set up a committee to review and re-gazette the tax reform laws while investigations continue.
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