Reps Launch Investigation After Discrepancies Found in 2025 Tax Laws

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has launched a formal investigation into alleged inconsistencies between the tax reform bills passed by the National Assembly and the versions officially published in the Government Gazette.

The move follows growing concerns from lawmakers and civil society that the text of four major tax laws, set to take effect on January 1, 2026, may differ from what was debated and approved on the floor of the House and Senate.

A member of the House raised the issue under a Point of Order (Privileges), arguing that the gazetted copies of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, and related legislation contain changes that were neither discussed nor voted on by legislators.

In response, the Speaker constituted a seven‑member ad hoc committee to examine the matter and report back swiftly. The leadership has also ordered the re‑gazetting of the laws and the issuance of certified true copies that align with the versions passed by both chambers.

The controversy has drawn wider attention, with professional bodies warning that discrepancies — if confirmed — could undermine constitutional processes, erode public confidence, and create legal uncertainty for taxpayers and businesses.