A bill to amend Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution to curb multiple taxation has passed its second reading at the National Assembly.
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this on his official X handle, saying the amendment aims to clarify taxation powers among the federal, state, and local governments, prevent overlap, and end unlawful outsourcing of tax collection.
If enacted, the amendment will also set a ceiling on the number of taxes applicable to income, consumption, and property; abolish nuisance taxes; and promote transparency and fiscal discipline.
Oyedele commended the National Assembly for what he described as a patriotic step to harmonize Nigeria’s tax system and ease the burden on citizens and businesses.
The development follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s signing of four major tax reform bills into law in June 2025 —including the Nigeria Tax Act, the Tax Administration Act, and the Revenue Service (Establishment) Act marking one of the most sweeping overhauls of Nigeria’s tax system in decades.
News edited by Favour Owonibi