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Overhaul of tax code aims to foster growth, ensure equity – Government Official

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Nigeria's tax reform will be evaluated on its ability to distribute opportunities fairly across society, rather than the revenue it generates, according to the Federal Government.

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The Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, who also chairs the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee, made this assertion during the launch of a policy guide book in Abuja.

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The event, which was hosted by the Policy Innovation Centre, drew a diverse crowd of policymakers, development partners, private sector leaders, and civil society representatives.

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High-level discussions focused on the 2026 tax reforms, with attendees exploring ways to leverage the ongoing reforms to create economic opportunities for women, youth, and persons with disabilities.

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