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The governor of Borno state, Professor Babagana Zulum, has again kicked against the controversial tax reform bills introduced by the Tinubu-led administration arguing that only states like Lagos and Rivers will benefit from the bill.   The governor stated this when he appeared on Channels Television last night December 1. “On this tax issue, there are a lot of misconceptions. …

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has voiced strong criticism of the tax reform bills currently under consideration, stating that their implementation would hinder the progress of the northern region and adversely affect other parts of the country.   The bills, introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in September, have sparked significant opposition, particularly in the north. Stakeholders, including …

The Senate has passed, for second reading, the four tax reform bills that were forwarded to it for consideration.  After scaling Second Reading during plenary on Thursday, Nov. 28, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio referred the four bills to the Senator Sani Musa, APC, Niger East led Committee on Finance to carry out other legislative action and …

The Nigerian Senate descended into a heated shouting match on Wednesday, November 27, over the contentious Tax Reform Bill, which was unexpectedly brought up for discussion despite not being listed in the day’s Order Paper.   The plenary, presided over by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau (APC, Kano North), grew tense after Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) …

The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) has expressed strong opposition to the Tax Reform Bill, describing it as a policy “conceived in bad faith” that could jeopardize Nigeria’s unity.   The forum, in a communiqué issued on Saturday, November 23, after its Board of Trustees’ second bi-annual meeting in Abuja, criticized the bill’s implementation process, accusing its proponents of sidelining critical …

National Assembly member Abdulmumin Jibrin has voiced strong confidence in the approval of President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills, despite opposition from some stakeholders in Northern Nigeria and the National Executive Council’s recommendation to withdraw the proposals. The tax reforms have been met with criticism, with figures like Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South calling the bills “dead on arrival.” …

A majority of Mexico’s Supreme Court judges have submitted their resignations and announced they will not seek election under judicial reforms that will allow voters to elect all judges nationwide, starting next year. This move, announced on Wednesday, has stirred protests and diplomatic tensions. Eight of the 11 Supreme Court justices, including Court President Norma Pina, will not run in …

President Bola Tinubu has submitted four tax reform bills to the National Assembly for consideration.   In a letter read during their respective plenary sessions by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Thursday, October 3, the President explained that the bills were crafted to align with his administration’s goals.   The proposed …