Tax Ombudsman Pushes Fairness in Nigeria’s Tax System
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s Tax Ombudsman, John Nwabueze, has called for a shift in the country’s tax culture, advocating for one built on trust and understanding rather than fear or coercion. He stated this at the 159th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board in Lagos, where he stated that improving tax compliance depends on strengthening […]
FG Rejects World Bank Hidden Spending Claims
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has rejected claims of hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, saying recent reports misinterpret the World Bank’s Nigeria Development Update. Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, said suggestions that funds are being “diverted” reflect a misunderstanding of Nigeria’s fiscal system. “These interpretations misrepresent the World Bank’s analysis […]