Shariah council demands probe of discrepancies in tax laws

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has called for a probe into discrepancies between tax bills passed by the National Assembly.

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has demanded an investigation into discrepancies in the tax bills passed by the National Assembly. The council, which oversees Shari’ah matters in the country, highlighted differences between the legislation approved by lawmakers and another aspect of the tax framework. Details on the exact nature of these discrepancies remain limited in available reports, but the call underscores concerns over consistency in Nigeria's tax laws. This development comes as the National Assembly recently finalized the tax bills. No immediate responses from the Shari’ah council or the legislature have been noted regarding the probe demand. The issue could have implications for tax administration in Nigeria, particularly in regions where Shari’ah principles apply.

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Building on earlier policy critiques, the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has called for urgent verification of new tax laws amid discrepancies, while Senator Ali Ndume urges suspension of the January rollout and Lagos Governor defends the reforms.

A northern pressure group has urged the National Assembly to investigate allegations of alterations in tax laws and initiate impeachment proceedings against President Bola Tinubu.

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Muhammad Nami, former chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, has condemned unauthorized alterations to the Tax Administration Act and urged the National Assembly to cancel the gazetted version. He called for an investigation and prosecution of those responsible while advising the executive to halt related regulations. The Peoples Redemption Party has demanded suspension of the disputed laws, but the federal government defends their January 2026 implementation.

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing key tax reform laws starting January 1, 2026, despite ongoing procedural reviews by the National Assembly. Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, stated that preparations are on track following a briefing with President Bola Tinubu. The reforms aim to ease the tax burden on most Nigerians while promoting economic growth.

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