Revenue chief urges security alert over anti-tax protests
Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, has called on security agencies to remain vigilant amid planned nationwide protests against the new tax law. He emphasized that the tax reforms are intended to benefit the poor and counter misinformation from those avoiding taxes. Adedeji defended the legislative process behind the law and stressed that only the gazetted Act from the National Assembly is relevant. The National Association of Nigerian Students has announced a National Day of Action to protest the tax reforms.
TLDR
- Zacch Adedeji urged security agencies to be alert over planned protests against the new tax law.
- He stated the reforms aim to simplify the tax system and protect the poor, with exemptions on basic consumption.
- Adedeji clarified that only the gazetted Act from the National Assembly is recognized by the NRS.
- He denied claims that the government monitors individual bank transfers or targets opposition figures with the tax regime.
- The National Association of Nigerian Students declared January 14, 2026, as a National Day of Action to protest the tax reform law.
