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Reps Publish CTC of Tax Laws, Reaffirm NASS as Custodian of Records 0
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- January 4, 2026
The House of Representatives has made public the Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the four tax reform Acts enacted by the National Assembly and assented to by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a move aimed at calming rising concerns over claims that the laws were tampered with after passage. Announcing the release, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen
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Tax Reform Act: Process Failures, Credibility Issues, and Need for Public Accountability 0
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- January 1, 2026
As a practitioner in economic policy, I am naturally disposed to support tax reforms that strengthen growth, equity, fiscal sustainability, and state capacity—without compromising core principles of taxation or the credibility and legitimacy of the lawmaking process. Unfortunately, the Nigerian Tax Reform Act—as currently handled—suffers a deficit of both policy coherence and process credibility. What
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President Tinubu Pledges Economic Growth, Tax Reform, and Empowerment for Nigerians in 2026 0
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- January 1, 2026
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is committed to advancing economic growth in 2026. He cited key outcomes of recent reforms, including reduced inflation, enhanced exchange rate stability, increased foreign investment, and greater fiscal discipline. In his 2026 New Year message, the President announced a plan to empower at least 1,000 people
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Peter Obi Dumps Labour Party for ADC, Urges Unity for a New Nigeria 0
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- December 31, 2025
Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, formally left his party at the end of 2025. He joined a coalition of opposition figures within the African Democratic Congress, with the stated aim of challenging President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 elections. He declared his
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Key Democracy and Governance Events in 2025 (2)0
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- December 31, 2025
This is the second part of the NDR report on key developments in democracy and governance in 2025. Political Realignments Ahead of 2027: Significant Defection to APC With the 2027 general elections drawing near, Nigeria’s political scene is now characterised by intense campaigning and shifting alliances. In 2025, a significant number of members from opposition
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Lawmakers Propose Life Sentences Instead of Capital Punishment for Pregnant Women 0
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- December 31, 2025
The House of Representatives is seeking a constitutional amendment to replace death sentences for pregnant women with life imprisonment, aiming to protect unborn children. The House Committee on Constitution Review, led by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, approved the proposal as part of the ongoing 1999 Constitution review in Nigeria. Lawmakers stated the amendment addresses concerns
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