N’Assembly directs release of Tinubu-signed tax laws amid transparency concerns

The National Assembly has directed the immediate release of the tax bills recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following public concerns over alleged differences between the versions passed by lawmakers and those later gazetted.

In a statement, the legislature said the decision was taken to promote transparency and enable Nigerians to verify the authenticity of the laws. The Clerk to the National Assembly has been instructed to make available copies of the transmitted bills, including certificate pages showing presidential assent.

The Assembly noted that only a few requests for Certified True Copies had so far been received and that all had been duly processed. It added that the official gazetted versions of the Tax Acts were being prepared in collaboration with the Federal Government Printing Press and would be ready on or before January 1, 2026.

To prevent a recurrence of such controversies, the National Assembly said it would review its procedures for transmitting and gazetting bills, with plans to introduce stricter handling and verification channels.

Meanwhile, Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has signed new tax laws to align the state with the national tax reform agenda. The laws, which take effect from January 1, 2026, include exemptions for individuals earning below ₦800,000 annually and are expected to boost revenue, improve transparency, and encourage investment without increasing the tax burden on residents.

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