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Adedeji Assures No New Taxes in Proposed Tax Reforms
Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), reassured Nigerians that the proposed tax reform bills will not introduce new taxes or raise current ones. Speaking at a session with the Senate Committee on Finance, Adedeji emphasized that the reforms will simplify tax administration and reduce the number of taxes without affecting jobs or merging agencies.
President Bola Tinubu submitted four tax bills to the National Assembly to streamline tax laws, modernize systems, and expand Nigeria’s tax base. Adedeji also announced that the FIRS will be renamed the Nigeria Revenue Service to reflect its broader functions. Lawmakers praised the FIRS for its strong performance in non-oil revenue collection.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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