In his Friday statement, Mr Onanuga said the president considered the NEC's advice but would not take it.

President Bola Tinubu has explained why the new Tax Reform Bills he forwarded to the national assembly would not be withdrawn. Shettima asked him to withdraw it.

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is poised to withdraw the Tax Reform Bills presented to the National Assembly barely two months ago. This decision comes amid widespread backlash and controversy, primarily fueled by northern governors and traditional rulers opposing elements of the proposed legislation, particularly those impacting the Value Added Tax (VAT) distribution model. Daily […]

After the NEC meeting chaired by VP Kashim Shettima, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum urged President Tinubu to immediately withdraw the National Tax Reforms Bill.

President Bola Tinubu has refused to withdraw the Tax Reform Bill from the National Assembly. President Tinubu said the call by the National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima for the Tax Reform Bill to be withdrawn for further consultation and engagement would not be granted. The President said while he commends […]

President Bola Tinubu has succumbed to 19 governors' pressure who kicked against the bills he sent to the national assembly, and his next move has been revealed.

The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Basheer Lado, has highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s recent reshuffling of his cabinet as a signal of his dedication to addressing Nigeria’s critical needs and propelling economic growth. In a statement issued on Friday, Lado lauded Tinubu’s commitment to selecting a capable and diverse team to drive […]