Tobacco Tax: Stakeholders Demand Stronger Enforcement
By Julian Osamoto Stakeholders have called for stronger enforcement of Nigeria’s tobacco tax regime, warning that weak monitoring, tax evasion and poor revenue administration could undermine efforts to reduce tobacco consumption and raise funds for public services. They made the call at the second National Tobacco Tax Summit organised by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy […]
Tax Transition Guidelines Will Ensure Fairness, Clarity – Oyedele
By Oluwakemi Kindness The minister of Finamce and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, says the Federal Government’s newly released guidelines for implementing the Tax Acts 2025 will ensure a smooth and fair transition to Nigeria’s new tax regime. Oyedele said the guidelines provide a clear framework for handling issues that may arise as […]
WATAF Pushes Digital VAT Reform Across Region
By Oluwakemi Kindness The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) has called for urgent digital reform of Value Added Tax (VAT) systems across West Africa, warning that inefficiencies are undermining revenue collection and slowing economic growth. The call was made at a regional forum held on April 21, 2026, in Abidjan, organised by the African […]