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Book Launch Committee inaugurated to showcase Tinubu’s reforms
Joel Ajayi
The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mr Mohammed Isa, on Monday inaugurated the Technical Working Committee for the launch of a book titled “The New Nigeria: Compliment to the Game-Changer.”
Isa said the book initiative, championed by the International Christian Organisation for Sustainable Development (ICOSD) in partnership with his office, was dedicated to President Bola Tinubu and aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He conveyed the greetings of President Tinubu to stakeholders and described the book project as a reflection of the administration’s vision of bold reforms, inclusive growth and decisive leadership.
According to him, the 700-page book, authored by Dr Joseph Vambe with a foreword by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, documents Nigeria’s ongoing transformation under Tinubu’s leadership.
“The book captures the remarkable progress, policy choices and strategic reforms being implemented by the President, and invites Nigerians to appreciate this defining moment in our national journey,” Isa said.
He charged members of the Technical Working Committee to work diligently to ensure a successful and nationally significant book launch, urging them to adhere strictly to the approved terms of reference, implementation strategy and sponsorship plan.
Isa emphasised teamwork, professionalism, accountability and dedication as guiding principles for the committee, before formally inaugurating its members.
In his remarks, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of ICOSD and author of the book, Dr Joseph Vambe, said the project was inspired by Tinubu’s emergence and the reforms of his administration.
Vambe said the organisation began documenting the administration’s activities from the President’s first day in office to show the evidence that “Nigeria already has a New Nigeria.”
He commended the SSA to the president for his support and partnership, noting that the collaboration gave the project renewed momentum.
“We approached government institutions earlier, but it was our meeting with the SSA that marked a turning point. From that day, he showed interest and embraced this vision,” Vambe said.
He added that the partnership was aimed at promoting empowerment initiatives and supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda, expressing confidence in Nigeria’s aspiration of becoming a trillion-dollar economy.
In his closing remarks, the Chairman of the Technical Committee, Mr Emmanuel Afolabi, thanked the SSA for the warm reception accorded the committee.
Afolabi assured that members would work within the established guidelines to ensure the success of the assignment and contribute to making Nigeria greater in line with the President’s vision.
“We assure you that we’ll never let you down we will work according to the the norms that have established this group and our aim is to make Nigeria great just with the president and we will do that by the grace of God, ” Afolabi said. (
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RMAFC Convenes National Stakeholders’ Discourse To Drive Effective Implementation of Tax ACT 2025
Joel Ajayi
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has organised a 2-Day National Stakeholders’ Discourse on “Enhancing Fiscal Efficiency and Revenue Growth under the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025”, bringing together key government institutions, regulators, the private sector and development partners to strengthen collaboration and align strategies for the effective implementation of Nigeria’s new tax framework.
The discourse held at the Abuja Continental Hotel is scheduled to last from Monday, 13th to Tuesday, 14th December 2025.
Declaring the occassion open, the Chairman, RMAFC, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu OFR described the engagement as both timely and necessary, considering the fact that the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025, will come into force on 1 January 2026.
“One critical but necessary fiscal matter that has elicited and continues to attract public discourse is the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025, which will come into effect on 1st January 2026,” the Chairman said . He explained that the Act followed extensive consultations and reforms by the Federal Government and represents a major step towards strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal architecture.
According to him, “the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025 has harmonised previously fragmented tax laws, reduced duplication and obsolete provisions, and enhanced the ease of doing business.”
He further stated that the Commission convened the Discourse in line with its constitutional mandate, stressing that “Paragraph 32(c) of Part I of the Third Schedule of the 1999 Constitution mandates the Commission to advise the Federal, State and Local Governments on fiscal efficiency and methods by which their revenue can be increased.”
Highlighting recent fiscal outcomes, the Chairman noted that, “The growth in Federation Account inflows reflects the impact of fiscal reforms, stronger audits, digital tracking and improved coordination among revenue agencies, which have expanded the revenue pool available for allocation to the three tiers of government.”
Delivering the Keynote Address, the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee (PFTRC), Prof. Taiwo Oyedele described the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025 as a long-overdue but necessary reset of Nigeria’s tax system.
“This reform should have been done 20 years ago. The next best time is now.” Incremental fixing could no longer solve the problem; we needed a transformation.” He said.
Professor Oyedele explained that the reforms are designed to promote fairness, simplify compliance and support economic growth, noting that “we were taxing poverty and capital investments, and that is not the way to build a prosperous and inclusive economy.”
According to him, the new tax framework is structured to protect low-income earners, support small businesses, simplify multiple tax laws, and create a more predictable environment that restores investor confidence.
He stressed that the success of the reforms must translate into tangible benefits for citizens, stating that, “When we say the economy is improving, it must mean something to households and businesses; macro gains must translate into micro outcomes.”
In his Welcome Address, the Chairman, Fiscal Efficiency and Budget Committee, RMAFC, Ambassador Desmond Akawor, described the discourse as a defining moment in Nigeria’s fiscal journey.
“The choices we make today will shape the stability, sustainability and resilience of Nigeria’s public finances for many years to come,” he said.
He added that the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025 is aimed at modernising tax administration, strengthening compliance frameworks, closing revenue leakages, and expanding the revenue base across all tiers of government.
Goodwill messages at the opening ceremony reflected broad stakeholder alignment behind the reforms.
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr. Philip Ikeazor said the reforms are designed to broaden the tax base, improve compliance and reduce dependence on oil revenues while strengthening transparency through modernised and digitalised tax administration.
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi who was represented at the occassion noted that the reforms signal a more equitable tax environment.
He said the measures are indicative of a fairer tax system where businesses can thrive while emphasizing the importance of inter-agency collaboration and technology-driven implementation.
The President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Engr. Jani Ibrahim, commended RMAFC for engaging the private sector, noting that “When tax policies are clear, predictable and business-friendly, enterprises are better positioned to invest, expand, create employment and contribute meaningfully to national revenue.”
From the industrial sector, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Steel Development, Dr. Chris Osa Isokpunwu, described the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025 as a critical step towards modernising the tax system, strengthening compliance, reducing leakages, and promoting fairness and transparency. He highlighted the steel sector’s potential to expand Nigeria’s industrial tax base through value addition and increased production.
Speaking at the close of the opening ceremony, the Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Joseph Okechukwu Nwaze, emphasised the importance of sustained engagement beyond the Discourse, noting that the success of the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025 will depend on collective ownership, effective coordination and diligent implementation by all stakeholders across the three tiers of government.
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