fuel tax

The Digest: Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of Nigeria’s Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has clarified that the proposed 5% fuel tax should only be implemented under specific economic conditions to avoid burdening citizens. He emphasized that the tax must be introduced...

The Digest: Amid widespread debate and public concern, the Nigerian government's new 5% surcharge on fuel and diesel has become a key topic. This list breaks down the most important aspects of the tax, from its legal history to its intended purpose and the public reaction it has generated...

The Digest: Peter Obi criticizes President Tinubu’s 5% fuel tax, arguing it increases the hardship faced by Nigerians already struggling with transportation costs. Obi questions the government's priorities and calls for funds to be directed towards healthcare, education, and poverty...