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Oyedele Drops Bombshell: ‘Workers Earning Less Than N250,000 Will Pay Zero Tax’
Nigerians earning less than ₦250,000 monthly will no longer be subject to income tax under a newly approved tax reform, according to Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Oyedele made the disclosure shortly after President Bola Tinubu signed four new tax bills into law on Thursday.
He explained that households with monthly earnings of ₦250,000 or less are now officially classified as poor under the new fiscal framework.
Oyedele, who was appointed by President Tinubu in July 2023, described his two-year leadership of the reform committee as both challenging and impactful.
He clarified that the objective of the new tax laws—which are expected to take effect from January 2026—is not to increase the tax burden but to drive economic growth, improve efficiency, and reduce poverty by ensuring that low-income earners are shielded from taxation.
“This tax reform may not put extra money in your pocket, but it ensures that, if you’re poor, the government doesn’t take money away from you,” he said. “Anyone earning below ₦250,000 monthly won’t pay income tax because their income simply isn’t enough.”
According to Oyedele, the tax structure has been redesigned to eliminate taxes for low-income earners, reduce the burden on middle-income households, and slightly increase taxes for high earners.
He defined the middle-income band as those earning between ₦1.8 million and ₦2 million monthly—roughly 5% of the population. While they will still pay taxes, he said, their rates will be reduced compared to current levels.
Explaining how the threshold was determined, Oyedele said the committee debated the definition of poverty in the Nigerian context.
“We looked beyond the standard World Bank benchmark of $2.15 per day,” he said. “There are people in rural areas who earn less than that but are not classified as poor because they grow their own food and don’t pay for transportation. I grew up in the village—I understand that reality.”
The committee, he said, instead based its definition on an average Nigerian household of five, with two income earners supporting the family.
“When we crunched the numbers, we arrived at about ₦120,000 to ₦130,000 combined monthly earnings per two earners. For a household to just get by without luxury but with basic dignity, ₦250,000 was the threshold,” he said.
“People at that level are still poor, and taxing them would be unjust. That’s why we’re removing them from the tax net altogether.”
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Edo Govt to Sponsor Late Brig-Gen Braimah’s Children Through University In Emotional Tribute.
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved full educational scholarships for the three children of the late Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who died while serving the country.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Edo State Government said the scholarship will cover the children’s education from their current levels through university, ensuring their academic pursuits continue without disruption.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Akhere Ebojele, the government said the gesture reflects its commitment to supporting families of fallen military personnel.
The beneficiaries are Farida Hussain-Braimah, an 18-year-old Software Engineering student at Nile University, Abuja; Amir Hussain-Braimah, a 16-year-old SS3 student; and Yasmeen Hussain-Braimah, a 12-year-old JSS2 pupil.
Governor Okpebholo described the scholarship as both a moral obligation and a demonstration of responsible leadership.
He said the late Brigadier General Braimah made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation and deserves to be honoured through meaningful support for his family.
According to the governor, the initiative is aimed at securing the future of the deceased officer’s children while recognising his courage and patriotism.
He added that the move aligns with his administration’s SHINE Agenda, which prioritises education, social welfare, and human capital development.
The Edo State Government also encouraged other states and private organisations to establish similar support systems for families of security personnel who die in active service.
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has openly backed Aliyu Wadada as his preferred governorship candidate under the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Sule made this known during a meeting with political appointees at the Government House in Lafia, a move seen as an early signal of political succession plans in the state.
Wadada, who currently represents Nasarawa West in the 10th Senate, recently dumped the Social Democratic Party for the APC, further fuelling speculations about his governorship ambition.
The governor also faulted public officials who parade routine duties like salary payments, road construction and provision of basic amenities as landmark achievements.
Speaking on Wednesday at the 59th inaugural lecture of Nasarawa State University, Sule said governance should go beyond basic responsibilities and focus on policies that directly improve people’s lives.
According to him, leaders must think beyond conventional projects and pursue solutions that bring lasting impact to citizens.
Using his administration as an example, Sule recalled how frequent fire outbreaks at a major market used to force the government into repeated relief payouts to traders.
He said rather than continuing temporary interventions, his government chose to build a modern market to permanently tackle the problem, adding that there has been no report of another fire incident since the reconstruction.
Sule also highlighted the construction of a bridge in Auta near Keffi, which he said has greatly reduced years of devastating flooding in the area.
At the event, Ike Neliaku praised Sule’s development strides, especially road and infrastructure projects across key parts of the state.
Also speaking, Emmanuel Dandaura stressed the need for institutions to align communication with performance, warning that failure to do so could erode public trust.
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“I’m Not Linked to Violence Or Terrorism” — Sultan Of Sokoto Fires Back At US Cleric Mac Arnold.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has denied any involvement in violence or terrorist activities, dismissing recent allegations against him as false and unfounded.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Sultan’s media team, through Prince Bashir Adefaka, warned an American commentator identified as Mac Arnold to stop spreading what it described as baseless and defamatory claims.
The statement said Mac Arnold had made a series of sensational allegations aimed at drawing public attention while targeting the person and office of the Sultan.
According to the Sultan’s media team, the claims suggesting any link between the traditional ruler and violence or terrorism are misleading and unsupported by credible evidence.
It stressed that the Sultan remains a respected religious and national leader who has consistently promoted peace, interfaith harmony, and national unity both in Nigeria and internationally.
The statement urged members of the public and the global community to verify information from reliable sources and avoid amplifying divisive content that could inflame tensions.
It also warned that any defamatory material or comments capable of inciting discord would be subjected to legal action under both Nigerian and international laws.
The Sultanate reaffirmed its commitment to peace, justice, and national unity, insisting that it would continue working with relevant stakeholders to promote stability and coexistence.
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