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Shehu Sani Backs Tax Reform Bill And Calls for Fairer VAT Distribution
Shehu Sani has called for support for the proposed Tax Reform Bill, citing the urgent need to address the current inequities in Nigeria’s tax system.
In a post on his X handle, Sani reacted to a recent revelation by the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) before the House of Representatives.
According to the FIRS Chairman, 70% of the Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue is generated by just four states: Lagos, Rivers, Oyo, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Sani mentioned the disparity in VAT distribution, using the example of MTN, which pays most of its VAT in Lagos despite providing services across all states.
He described the situation as unjust and argued that the Tax Reform Bill is a necessary step toward ensuring fairness and equity in resource allocation.
He urged critics of the Bill to set aside political biases and carefully examine the document, stressing that many of the concerns raised against it are unfounded.
The Tax Reform Bill aims to restructure Nigeria’s tax system, ensuring a more balanced distribution of resources among states.
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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