President Bola Tinubu has signed into law four significant tax reform bills recently passed by the National Assembly, setting the stage for a new tax regime to commence on January 1, 2026.

President Bola Tinubu has assented to the four tax reform bills recently passed by the National Assembly.

The brief signing ceremony was held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa and was attended by leaders of the National Assembly, several legislators, governors, ministers, and presidential aides.

The newly signed bills include:

Nigeria Tax Bill

Nigeria Tax Administration Bill

Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill

Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill

These bills were passed following extensive consultations with diverse interest groups and stakeholders nationwide.

According to the Presidency, the new tax laws are expected to transform tax administration across the country significantly. The reforms aim to increase revenue generation, enhance the business environment, and attract both domestic and foreign investments.

Speaking to reporters, the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, confirmed that the new tax regime would officially take effect on January 1, 2026.

He explained:

“It takes time for all stakeholders, participants, operators, and regulators to adjust to the new system. With the cooperation of the National Assembly, Mr. President has assented to the bills. The effective date will be January 1, 2026, giving us six months for sensitization and planning. This aligns with the government’s fiscal year, as such changes cannot be implemented merely through media announcements.”

The tax reforms have not been without controversy. The proposed bills sparked widespread debate and faced criticism from several quarters, including some state governors who expressed concerns that certain provisions might threaten their ability to pay workers’ salaries.

However, both the Presidency and the National Assembly assured that extensive stakeholder engagement was conducted nationwide and that the concerns raised by governors and other stakeholders had been adequately addressed.

The new tax regime is seen as a crucial step in the federal government’s broader economic reforms aimed at strengthening public finances and fostering sustainable growth.

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PRESIDENT TINUBU: NEW TAX LAWS, THE WAY FORWARD FOR NIGERIA’S PROSPERITY

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday signed into law the four new tax bills recently passed by the National Assembly, describing the new laws as pivotal to the success of the administration’s reforms and the country’s prosperity.

The bills are the Nigeria Tax Bill (Ease of Doing Business), which aims to consolidate Nigeria’s fragmented tax laws into a harmonised statute; the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, which will establish a uniform legal and operational framework for tax administration across federal, state, and local governments.

Others are the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, which repeals the current Federal Inland Revenue Service Act and creates a more autonomous and performance-driven national revenue agency— the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS); and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, which provides for a formal governance structure to facilitate cooperation between revenue authorities at all levels of government.

At the signing ceremony at the State House, President Tinubu said that the occasion presented a new lease of life to every Nigerian and future generation.

“What we did a few minutes ago is the way forward for our country’s prosperity. Leadership must help people take off, lead the way, and navigate every turn and twist. We must help them reach their destination. That is what we are doing.

“We are in transit; we have changed the roads, we have changed some of the misgivings, we have opened the doors to a new economy, business opportunities. We have shown the world that Nigeria is ready and open for business,” the President stated.

President Tinubu commended the leadership and members of the National Assembly for passing the bills despite initial misunderstandings.

“It was initially difficult, but not all roads will be easy in nation-building. What you have provided is leadership and courage in the face of mounting disputes. Nowhere in the world would tax reforms be easy,” the President said.

Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, extolled the President’s leadership in enabling the passage of the four bills.

He thanked the President for all the support, without necessarily teleguiding the committee, and only asked necessary questions.

“History will remember you for good for transforming our country because you went for a fundamental reform.”

The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr Zacch Adedeji, described the day as the happiest day of his life and the passage as a dream come true.

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, eulogised President Tinubu for his sterling leadership qualities.

“We have always known that you are a thinker, that you are intellectually sound, and that you care for your country. You campaigned based on change for the country. This law would last for generations to come.”

Akpabio congratulated members of the National Assembly and other stakeholders who made the passage of the tax bills possible.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
June 26, 2025