Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Senate has passed four tax reform bills transmitted by President Bola Tinubu for a second reading.
The decision came during Thursday’s plenary session following a lead debate by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), and subsequent discussions among lawmakers.
The tax reform bills have been a subject of national debate, with some officials from Tinubu’s administration appearing before the Senate earlier this week to provide detailed presentations in support of the proposals.
However, the bills have faced significant opposition from Northern governors, traditional rulers, and the Northern Elders Forum. These groups argue that the proposed reforms are not in the best interest of the country.
Further details on the Senate’s deliberations and the next steps for the tax reform bills are expected to emerge.
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