Tinubu insists new tax laws will take effect as scheduled

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that the implementation of Nigeria’s new tax laws will proceed as planned, including those signed into law on June 26, 2025, and others set to commence on January 1, 2026.

In a statement personally signed on Tuesday, the President described the tax reforms as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to establish a fair, competitive and resilient fiscal framework for the country.

He clarified that the reforms are not designed to increase the tax burden, but to reset the system structurally, promote harmonisation, protect citizens’ dignity and strengthen the social contract between government and the people.

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Tinubu called on all stakeholders to support the rollout, stressing that the reform process has entered the delivery stage and that no significant issues have emerged to justify halting or delaying implementation.