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Nigerian Students Set January 14 for Nationwide Mass Protest as NANS Moves to Resist Tinubu’s Controversial Tax Reform Laws Amid Growing Opposition
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has fixed January 14, 2026, as a National Day of Action to stage a mass protest against the implementation of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s new tax laws, which came into effect on January 1, 2026. The student body has begun nationwide mobilisation, warning that it will lead large-scale demonstrations unless the government suspends the controversial Tax Reform Law.
The planned protest comes amid increasing resistance to the new tax regime, following claims of discrepancies between the versions of the tax bills passed by the National Assembly and those later gazetted. Several stakeholders, including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the minority caucus of the House of Representatives, have called on the federal government to halt the implementation pending clarification.
Despite these concerns, President Tinubu has dismissed calls for suspension, insisting that no major issues have been identified to warrant stopping the reform process. Reacting to the government’s stance, NANS President Olushola Oladoja criticised the decision to proceed with enforcement while key issues remain unresolved, describing it as dismissive of public concerns and democratic engagement.
Oladoja argued that enforcing the tax law without addressing widespread objections undermines transparency and public trust, particularly for policies that significantly affect ordinary Nigerians. He further faulted the Presidency for reaffirming the January 1 commencement date, saying it sidelines citizens most impacted by the reforms.
As part of its action plan, NANS has instructed its structures nationwide to prepare for a peaceful protest in Abuja, with students expected to converge at the Unity Fountain and march to the Presidential Villa. The association is demanding an immediate suspension of the tax law’s implementation to allow for proper review and resolution of the alleged inconsistencies.
NANS warned that failure to heed its demand could trigger sustained student-led protests across the country, adding to mounting pressure on the federal government over the contentious tax reforms.
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has fixed January 14, 2026, as a National Day of Action to stage a mass protest against the implementation of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s new tax laws, which came into effect on January 1, 2026. The student body has begun nationwide mobilisation, warning that it will lead large-scale demonstrations unless the government suspends the controversial Tax Reform Law.
The planned protest comes amid increasing resistance to the new tax regime, following claims of discrepancies between the versions of the tax bills passed by the National Assembly and those later gazetted. Several stakeholders, including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the minority caucus of the House of Representatives, have called on the federal government to halt the implementation pending clarification.
Despite these concerns, President Tinubu has dismissed calls for suspension, insisting that no major issues have been identified to warrant stopping the reform process. Reacting to the government’s stance, NANS President Olushola Oladoja criticised the decision to proceed with enforcement while key issues remain unresolved, describing it as dismissive of public concerns and democratic engagement.
Oladoja argued that enforcing the tax law without addressing widespread objections undermines transparency and public trust, particularly for policies that significantly affect ordinary Nigerians. He further faulted the Presidency for reaffirming the January 1 commencement date, saying it sidelines citizens most impacted by the reforms.
As part of its action plan, NANS has instructed its structures nationwide to prepare for a peaceful protest in Abuja, with students expected to converge at the Unity Fountain and march to the Presidential Villa. The association is demanding an immediate suspension of the tax law’s implementation to allow for proper review and resolution of the alleged inconsistencies.
NANS warned that failure to heed its demand could trigger sustained student-led protests across the country, adding to mounting pressure on the federal government over the contentious tax reforms.
Nigerian Students Set January 14 for Nationwide Mass Protest as NANS Moves to Resist Tinubu’s Controversial Tax Reform Laws Amid Growing Opposition
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has fixed January 14, 2026, as a National Day of Action to stage a mass protest against the implementation of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s new tax laws, which came into effect on January 1, 2026. The student body has begun nationwide mobilisation, warning that it will lead large-scale demonstrations unless the government suspends the controversial Tax Reform Law.
The planned protest comes amid increasing resistance to the new tax regime, following claims of discrepancies between the versions of the tax bills passed by the National Assembly and those later gazetted. Several stakeholders, including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the minority caucus of the House of Representatives, have called on the federal government to halt the implementation pending clarification.
Despite these concerns, President Tinubu has dismissed calls for suspension, insisting that no major issues have been identified to warrant stopping the reform process. Reacting to the government’s stance, NANS President Olushola Oladoja criticised the decision to proceed with enforcement while key issues remain unresolved, describing it as dismissive of public concerns and democratic engagement.
Oladoja argued that enforcing the tax law without addressing widespread objections undermines transparency and public trust, particularly for policies that significantly affect ordinary Nigerians. He further faulted the Presidency for reaffirming the January 1 commencement date, saying it sidelines citizens most impacted by the reforms.
As part of its action plan, NANS has instructed its structures nationwide to prepare for a peaceful protest in Abuja, with students expected to converge at the Unity Fountain and march to the Presidential Villa. The association is demanding an immediate suspension of the tax law’s implementation to allow for proper review and resolution of the alleged inconsistencies.
NANS warned that failure to heed its demand could trigger sustained student-led protests across the country, adding to mounting pressure on the federal government over the contentious tax reforms.
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