AFRICA
Tinubu commissions NRS Headquarters, says new tax reforms will drive prosperity
ABUJA, Nigeria — 14 April 2026 (NPA) — President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said colonial-era tax laws impoverished Nigerians through fragmentation, multiplicity, and inconsistencies, but assured that ongoing reforms will deliver greater prosperity and inclusivity. Speaking at the commissioning of the 16-storey Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) Headquarters in Abuja, the President emphasised that the new […]
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