N’Assembly Addresses Public Concerns On New Tax Laws

The leadership and management of the National Assembly have commenced an internal review of public commentaries surrounding the legislative process that led to the passage, presidential assent and gazetting of four major fiscal laws.

The Acts involved are the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025; Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025; Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025; and the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025.

In a statement issued to journalists on Friday in Abuja by the director of Information, National Assembly, Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, on behalf of the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), the legislature acknowledged concerns raised by members of the public regarding “the harmonisation of versions passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, the President’s assent, and the versions of the laws published in the Official Gazette.”

According to the statement, the review “is being conducted strictly within the National Assembly’s constitutional and statutory responsibilities.”

It noted that relevant committees, working with the management of the National Assembly, were examining the issues “in line with the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Acts Authentication Act, the Standing Orders of both chambers, and established parliamentary practice.”

As part of the process, the National Assembly leadership has directed the Clerk to the National Assembly “to work with relevant agencies to ensure the proper publication of the Acts in the Official Gazette.”

The statement added that “certified true copies of the assented laws will also be made available to stakeholders and members of the public upon request.”

The National Assembly stressed that the administrative steps “are intended solely to authenticate and accurately reflect legislative decisions,” and “do not imply any defect in the exercise of legislative authority by either chamber.”

It further stated that the review “does not prejudice the powers or actions of other arms or agencies of government.”

Reaffirming its commitment to constitutionalism, separation of powers and due process, the legislature said that “any procedural or administrative refinements identified would be addressed in accordance with the law and parliamentary conventions.”

Members of the public were urged “to allow the Assembly’s internal processes to proceed without speculation,” with assurances that transparency and accountability remain central to its work.

Further updates, the statement said, “will be provided as necessary.”