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KGIRS tasks Assembly on domestication of Nigeria Tax Administration Act
KGIRS tasks Assembly on domestication of Nigeria Tax Administration Act
By our reporter
Kogi State Internal Revenue Services (KGIRS) has called on the State House of Assembly to domesticate the Nigeria Tax Act and Tax Administration Act, for easy implementation in the state.
The Executive Chairman of the Service Dr Salihu Enehe who led his team to the Assembly Complex in Lokoja on an enlightenment campaign said the meeting with the Assembly was quite imperative.
He described the Nigerian Tax Act as a compressed compendium of various tax laws hitherto operating in the country into a single document with a view to addressing issues of multiple taxation and promotion of transparency in tax administration in the country.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for taking the bold step by embarking on the tax reforms to enable harmony in the fiscal ecosystem.
Enehe said that implementation of the new tax laws, scheduled to take effect from January, 2026, would enhance transparency in administration and transactions, investments and proffer measures against tax evasions.
“On 26th of June this year, the President of the Republic of Nigeria signed four laws, and these four laws have caused disruptions going forward into the future, in terms of tax and Administration”.
“With these disruptions come a great opportunity and great threat. A great opportunity for those who are ready and prepared to abide and adhere to the laws but a great threat for those who want to remain in the past and resistant to change.” He stressed.
According to him, the four laws include the Nigeria Tax Act, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Act, and the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Act.
He noted that implementation of the Nigeria Tax Act and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act operational at states level would be fair to low income earners, reduction for middle level and tough on high income earners.
The Executive Chairman pointed out that under the new tax laws, which would be operational from January, 2026, people earning gross annual income of less than N1.3 million would be exempted from tax while middle level earners of between N1.3 million and N3 million would have their taxes reduced.
He further explained that higher gross annual income above N3 million, would attract higher taxes meaning that “Big men” and business organisations would pay more.
A Consultant with the KGIRS, Barrister Henry Ojuola in his remark, urged the House not to bother with making new laws on the matter even though the Acts provides that they could domesticate by enacting and implementing.
Barrister Ojuola, a former member of the Assembly however advised the Assembly and the Service to rely on the Acts in their implementation adding that Chapter 5 of the Tax Administration Act has specified many offences as well as punishments for the Tax Tribunal to handle.
He advised the house to “Ensure your Tax Tribunal is effective by ensuring that Unpurchaseable persons” are members adding that the people you send to collect taxes are not dishonest Nigerians’, the legal Practitioner advised.
In his closing remarks, Chairman of the House standing Committee on Finance, Hon. Akus Lawal appreciate the KGIRS Chairman and his team for initiating the engagement.
The Lawmaker expressed optimism that in no time Kogi would be rated as the number three state among the 19 Northern states after Kano, Kaduna, Kogi State and the number one in North-Central in terms of Internally Generated Revenue drive.
Hon. Lawal, representing Ankpa I Constituency, said the legislators were now better informed on the issue of revenue and tax administration in Nigeria and are looking forward to receiving the tax laws to “do the needful”
KGIRS tasks Assembly on domestication of Nigeria Tax Administration Act
Nine injured in farmers–herders clash in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
No fewer than nine persons were injured on Monday following a clash between farmers and herders in Loko community, Nasarawa State.
Zagazola report that the incident occurred at about noon on Dec. 15 in Bakono village, Loko area, after a dispute over alleged damage to farmland.
The source said the farmland involved belonged to one Bako Usman.
According to the source, the clash resulted in injuries to five farmers and four herders.
Security forces stormed the scene to restore order, while the injured persons were rushed to the General Hospital, Loko, where they were admitted and are responding to treatment.
Sources said that a stakeholders’ meeting had been convened in the community to prevent further escalation of the crisis.
According to the sources, confidence-building patrols are ongoing, the situation is being closely monitored and the area remains relatively calm.
Nine injured in farmers–herders clash in Nasarawa
Soldier killed as troops clash with suspected militia in Taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
A soldier has been killed, while two others are missing following an attack on troops escorting farmers in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Monday during a security operation in a bush area of Takum, which has been prone to clashes involving militia elements.
The source said soldiers from a special forces unit along with police, NSCDC were deployed to provide security for Tiv farmers harvesting their farm produce when they were attacked by hoodlums suspected to be local militia in Taraba state.
According to the source, one soldiers was killed during the attack.
The source further disclosed that following the incident, soldiers cordoned off the venue of the Miyetti Allah executives’ election at the FGR Samsokwa Hall, in Takum, and arrested male executives of the association present at the venue. Though it was yet to establish if they were involved in the attack.
Another sources pointed accusing finger at the Taraba state special adviser on security allegedly to be behind the Militia. Though, Zagazola cannot independently verify the claim.
Meanwhile, security forces have arrested a group of suspected armed bandits in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The suspects were caught with AK-47 rifles during an operation carried out on Friday.
After their arrest, the suspects were taken into custody. In a video that later surfaced online, the men were seen lying face down with their hands tied while security operatives questioned them about where they got the weapons.
One of the suspects alleged that some officials of the Kwara State government gave them both the vehicle and the rifles. He claimed they had been operating in the area under the cover of patrol duties.
According to him, the weapons did not belong to them personally. He said their leader collected the rifles and that they often went on patrol together with some individuals he mentioned by name. He insisted that the guns belonged to those officials.
Soldier killed as troops clash with suspected militia in Taraba
Gunmen abduct five workers at construction site in Kwara
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted five workers at a construction site along the Sabaja/Owa-Onire Road in Kwara State.
Zagazola report that the incident was reported at about 4:30 p.m. on Monday by Alhaji Suleiman Abdullah Olanrewaju, manager of Fix Contracting Engineering Company.
The source said Olanrewaju reported that the abduction occurred earlier in the day at about 11:40 a.m. while the workers were on site when the gunmen attacked and whisked them away.
Those abducted were identified as Engr. Ademola Afolabi, Engr. Umar Lade, Fatai and Akin, both labourers, as well as a driver identified as Yusuf.
According to the source, the complainant said he had earlier reported the incident to the military before notifying the police.
Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Oreke mobilised a team of police operatives who linked up with the military and local vigilantes to comb the surrounding bushes in a bid to rescue the victims and arrest the perpetrators.
Investigation into the incident is ongoing, while security agencies said further developments would be communicated.
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Gunmen abduct five workers at construction site in Kwara
Nine injured in farmers–herders clash in Nasarawa
Soldier killed as troops clash with suspected militia in Taraba
Gunmen abduct five workers at construction site in Kwara
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