National Assembly orders release of certified tax law copies
The National Assembly has directed the release of Certified True Copies of the Tax Reform Acts to stakeholders and the public upon request. This follows concerns about alleged alterations to tax laws after approval by lawmakers and presidential assent. Ali Ndume and the Nigerian Bar Association have raised issues about the credibility of the legislative process. The Assembly has begun an internal review to clarify the situation and reaffirm its commitment to transparency and due process.
What we know
- The National Assembly instructed the Clerk to provide certified copies of the assented Tax Reform Acts on demand.
- The tax laws in question include the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025; Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025; Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025; and Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025.
- Ali Ndume called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the disputed Tax Reform Acts, which are scheduled to take effect in January.
- The Nigerian Bar Association, led by Mazi Afam Osigwe, warned that the controversy could undermine the credibility of Nigeria’s legislative process.
- An internal review is underway to address claims that the versions of the tax laws published in the Official Gazette differ from those passed by the National Assembly and sent to the President.
