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Old tax laws made Nigerians poor — Tinubu

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

President Bola Tinubu warned that Nigeria’s colonial‑era tax laws—marked by fragmented, inconsistent rules—are a major cause of the country’s economic hardship and widespread poverty. He says overhauling this outdated fiscal framework is essential to boost national prosperity and improve everyday living standards

President Bola Tinubu has said colonial-era tax laws contributed to economic hardship in the country. According to him, fragmentation, multiplicity and inconsistencies in the old fiscal framework weakened national prosperity. The post Old tax laws made Nigerians poor — Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.