₦airaland Forum

Businesses are really going strong in this Tinubu administration. Little wonder most of them have openly supported him, which hardly happens in our political landscape.

The opposition is in disarray and struggling tooth and nail gasping for breathe. Expect more lies and desperation as we enter election season. They know the tax reform is a game changer. Only the opposition and their OAPs are in possession of this so called gazetted version. As how na? Imagine satan sleeping while the Saviour saves the world, reason am na.

"There's no discrepancy in the new Tax Law. We only wasted our time...." pic.twitter.com/f048UkXJpA

— Ayekooto (@DeeOneAyekooto) January 5, 2026

How many trumpets and saxophones should we buy sir?

All these bug men with big positions but nothing tangible to offer their people.
If you give your people quality education, terrorism and brainwashing will not thrive there.

Makinde the PDP man thinking he is fit to be president, without hearing from his colleagues Wike and Fayose.

To God be the glory. Don't try this at home, kids.

What can we say about Atiku the job creator?

The door opener has his own person to open his door 😭 pic.twitter.com/zcQHymLBED

— internet hall of fame (@InternetH0F) January 4, 2026

UrVillageChief:
Which part of the law says unemployed people are exempted? Let’s start from there.
Which part of the law states that there would be grants and social benefits for the unemployed like it’s done in the countries we are emulating? Please, I’m waiting because those are the major concerns I highlighted.
A fresh graduate who’s earning an income through betting (for instance) is to be taxed according to the newly created income tax laws but there’s no provision and mechanism in place to get him employed or entitled to social benefits, loans or grants at least or if you think he wouldn’t be taxed, kindly share with us the part of the law that says he’s exempted since he’s unemployed. Also share with me the Nigerian laws that make provisions to cater to the needs of unemployed citizens.
Again, this conversation is not your regular Obidients vs Agbado as you commonly call yourselves on this forum, so please trash the old vs new regime nonsense you’re trying to bring up because I’m not here to compare one nonsense with another as both the new and the old shouldn’t be in existence until those said mechanism are put in place, no human society taxes unemployed people without making them entitled to benefits.
No human society thrives on taxing poverty.
Supporting Tinubu shouldn’t turn you into Obi’s hordes of lunatic followers who believe Obi is perfect and can do no wrong. The lunatics that are fond of hurling insults at anyone who dares to question him. That’s not how sane humans should be, we should be able to put sentiments aside and judge things objectively. One of the many Ódés even said Nnamdi Kanu would rot in sokoto prison—ultimately presuming that I was one of his supporters just because I’m faulting a policy created by Tinubu🤣
Now tell me, what’s the difference between you and the Peter Obi’s hordes of delulus?

You obviously are on a different wavelength, i have other things to do than babysitting.

UrVillageChief:
An unemployed individual shouldn’t have any business paying taxes to even start with. So, that last year tax you are trying to reference shouldn’t be in existence if Nigeria was a working society. The same Taiwo Oyedele who’s now the Chairman of Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms in Nigeria, once condemned the taxation of the poor saying no country can get rich off taxing the poor but today, he’s one of the ppl championing the cause. That’s just an average Nigerian for you😂 We condemn wrongdoings only when we aren’t benefitting from them. His condemnation of the tax regime was in 2020 but today, he’s swiftly switched up.
A poor individual is the one who’s unemployed and doesn’t enjoy any basic rights the government—rights like free healthcare, grants, loans and other social benefits. In civilized and sane societies, the rich are the ones worst-hit by taxation because the concept of taxation is to take from the rich and powerful to care for the masses but in Nigeria, the reverse is the case and in fact, the rich are not even complaining because why should they?
At this rate (15% min), even the poorest Nigerian (those earning the minimum) aren’t even exempted because the total they earn in a year is 840k, meaning that the extra 40k would still be taxed. In sane countries, you have no reasons to not want to pay taxes because the countries’ frameworks are built in such a way that everyone is earning incomes and those not employed are given grants and benefits. Now tell me, what welfare programs and packages have you ever enjoyed from the government? What social benefits are reserved for the poor and unemployed by the Nigerian federal authorities that makes you think it’s normal and cool to still tax the same people you’ve failed to help?
Supporting politicians shouldn’t erode your reasoning and common sense and no, I’m not one of those who support nonsense all in the name of party and tribal politics and affiliations. I support what’s right and condemn what’s not. The Tinubu’s tax regime is ill-timed and the rates and limits are not well-thought-out. Taxation is good and pivotal to the growth of the country but no country gets rich off taxing poverty!

What part of the law says unemployed people should be taxed?
You forgot to explain how a poor individual who’s struggling with life and fighting to give himself a better life is taxed.
You forgot to give a comparison of the old and new to show why we should stay with the old.

Kindly remember this time, my pro-Tinubu friend.

mrvitalis:
I have read the tax law my issue is the tax threshold of 800k which is half of earning UN classify as extreme poverty is too low... What exactly don't you understand

How can you as someone who earns less than 3 dollars a day( poverty lines) to pay tax?

Poverty lines is 1095 dollars per year and you have a tax threshold of 550 dollars

You are asking me to read the tax laws as if what I'm saying is incorrect

You said that minimum wage was to be taxed. You were shown your ignorance. Next goal post.

mrvitalis:
What did I say that's not correct

Read the tax laws or ask questions. Is this very difficult to achieve for someone who speaks so authoritatively about what he knows nothing about? Minimum wage earners are not paying tax.
i will attach it, you don't want to know and you will move to another useless goalpost but i will leave it for posterity. section 58. Section 163 (1)t

mrvitalis:
Tax threshold is 800k
Minimum wage is 70k that's over 800k ... U no do maths for school?

Read the tax laws or ask questions. Is this very difficult to achieve?

mrvitalis:
So whose fault is it that minimum wage is lower in dollaes and buy less things?

Minimum wage earners right now would pay tax because it's more than 800k per month

You obviously haven't read the new tax laws

Stop showing ignorance boldly. Minimum wage earners are not paying tax. Next goal post?

mrvitalis:
Before APC came to power someone earning 600 dollars paid no tax absolutely zero

Lolz, we clearly know what we're doing. The next goal post is whining about 2014. Let me conveniently inform you that the minimum wage was higher in dollars, more than double. Remember? Plus minimum wage earners are currently not paying tax. This your level of hypocrisy and dishonesty is likely paid for and bought?

i thought i read Aisha Yesufu but discovered this is a future impossible tense. That one has happened to Nigeria for a long time.

UrVillageChief:
I’m Pro-Tinubu but let’s not always play politics with everything because I can see you are already pointing accusing fingers. In a country where the vast majority is unemployed, you have the gut to bring up laws to tax them. It’s not as if we’ve not been paying taxes(VAT) before now. For a poor individual who’s struggling with life and fighting to give himself a better life that the government have failed to provide through doing things like betting (yes, most Nigerian youths are now professional gamblers), scamming, ponzi and many other undignifying channels to make money yet you still want to tax them despite not providing for them what are considered to be the most basic things. In a country where things work and the majority is gainfully employed and independent, paying of taxes would naturally not be a burden to anyone.
You said poor men children are fighting the fight of the rich but do you think a rich man would be moved or would complain if you take #330k from his #2.2M as tax?

The real rich people aren’t complaining and that’s what shows they are truly rich and can afford it.
Anyone complaining about the laws is truly poor. I am complaining because I, for instance, am making my money without even a single ounce of help from the government, what makes the government think he is entitled to the money he made zero contribution to? And no, I can’t afford to give you a whopping #330k out of my 2.2M, and this, my friend, is an indication that I am one of the masses because a true wealthy individual wouldn’t be moved by that meager sum.

The whole law should be made simple and clear, tax only those you employed.

Explain how a poor individual who’s struggling with life and fighting to give himself a better life.
Give for instance, how much this poor individual earns, how much he paid as tax last year and how much he's going to pay this year. Thanks mr pro-Tinubu.

mrvitalis:
Do you know the definition of poverty by world Bank? How much per day?

Lolz, time to move the goalpost after being corrected, right? After you get stuck unable to explain how much the person earning $600 was paying as tax before, and how much such person is to pay now. We know what we're doing o. We know.

Atiku and Obi's day of weeping again on TV. Who set this thing as Obi port?

They went to see Lamidi in Sokoto i think that counts.

mrvitalis:
Yes that's how it's done
In the UK 12k pounds are tax free
In the US 15k dollars
In South Africa over 5600 dollars equivalent are bench marke

No, that's not how it is done. You conveniently forgot the main factors, minimum wage and cost of living. "No body earning below 3500 dollars should pay tax in Nigeria none"

Comparison of how much you can earn without paying income tax, and minimum wage amounts for the United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, and Nigeria.

1. United States (Federal) Tax-Free Threshold
In the U.S., federal income tax does not apply until your taxable income exceeds the “standard deduction.”
Single filers: $15,750
Married filing jointly: $31,500
Income up to these amounts is effectively not subject to federal income tax because the standard deduction reduces your taxable income to zero.
(Note: Many taxpayers may also owe payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) and potentially state/local income taxes.)
Minimum Wage
The federal minimum wage remains $7.25 per hour. Federal minimum: 7.25 × 40 × ~4.33 weeks ≈ $1,257/month. Let's not remove rent as it will be disastrous.
Higher state example (e.g., $15/hr): 15 × 40 × ~4.33 ≈ $2,598/month (Actual depends on location.)
Many states and local jurisdictions have higher minimum wages (e.g., around $15–$17+ per hour in places like California, New York, and Washington, D.C.).
Note: Additional state/local taxes may apply separately.
Initial tax rate after the standard deduction 10%. Most people in the minimum wage bracket are taxed. You can multiply by 12.

2. United Kingdom Tax-Free Threshold (Personal Allowance)
Individuals can earn up to £12,570 per year without paying UK income tax. Above this threshold, income tax begins (typically at 20% up to the next band).
Approximate monthly tax-free amount:
£12,570 ÷ 12 ≈ £1,048/month (before tax starts)

Minimum Wage (National Living / Minimum Wage)

National Living Wage (21+): ~£12.71/hour. Approximate monthly (assuming 40 hrs/week):

12.71 × 40 × ~4.33 ≈ £2,202/month for adult NLW. (2,961.54 US dollars). Let's not remove rent as it will be disastrous.
Younger age bands have lower minimums (e.g., 18–20: ~£10.85/hour).
Initial tax rate after the standard deduction 20%. All people in the minimum wage bracket are taxed. You can multiply by 12.

3. South Africa Tax-Free Threshold
South Africa uses an annual tax threshold, below which you do not pay income tax:
If under age 65: R95,750/year. Approximate monthly tax-free amount:
R95,750 ÷ 12 ≈ R7,979/month (if this is your only income, you pay no income tax; amounts above this are taxed progressively).
Minimum Wage
The national minimum wage is R23.19 per hour. Approximate monthly minimum wage (40 hrs/week):
23.19 × 40 × ~4.33 ≈ R4,016/month. (243.42 US dollars).
Initial tax rate after the standard deduction 18%

4. Nigeria Tax-Free Salary Threshold (Personal Income Tax)
Under Nigeria’s 2025 Tax Reform Acts, the tax-free (zero income tax) threshold has been substantially increased: Individuals earning up to ₦800,000 per year (556.68 US dollars) will pay no personal income tax. This exemption applies after allowable reliefs and deductions (including rent relief up to ₦500,000/year and other statutory deductions ).
Minimum wage earners (and even slightly above) will be fully exempt from personal income tax under the new system.
Context: Prior to this reform, Nigeria’s lowest taxable band started at much lower thresholds with progressive rates beginning around ₦300,000/year. Under the new law, the first taxable band only begins above ₦800,000.
Minimum Wage
The national minimum wage in Nigeria is ₦70,000 per month (effective from May 1, 2024). Approximate monthly minimum wage:
₦70,000/month (this is already the statutory minimum). 584.51 US dollars in a year.
This marks a major change intended to relieve low- and middle-income earners in Nigeria and simplify the tax system.
Initial tax rate after the standard deduction 15%

Is this the next set of farmers to milk the gullibility of many in the SE?

Abido shaker, e shock you?

omoredia:
Haha u voted for Tinubu now u want to run. Evil doers

How can someone that claimed has been in Cameroon for 5years vote Tinubu? Do you guys think at all, or so blinded by hatred.

Going by his previous posts though, he seems to live in Abuja, he is Igbo, and hardly discusses politics aside for one anti Tinubu remark before the previous election.

herald9,
permit me to understand you properly. i understand you've been banned for inability to properly express yourself like an educated person. Are you saying only people employed by the government should be taxed?

SixSeven:
I just need to break this down here because what you don't understand you will keep being misled.

A tax is money the government collects from people, businesses, or things you buy, to pay for public services like roads, schools, hospitals, and electricity.

Many Nigerians think only people with salaries pay tax because income tax (PAYE) is very visible, it comes straight off your paycheck. But in reality, everyone pays indirect taxes whenever they buy goods, fuel, food, use electricity, phone, or travel. The “hypocrisy” comes from the fact that government talks about income tax more because it’s easy to track, while indirect taxes are hidden in prices, so it feels like the poor or informal workers aren’t paying anything when they actually are.

What annoys me is the japa people that go abroad and yap about taxes. They want Nigeria to have the same western style. If you play with taxes abroad, you'll be shown the way out in the next election and you should also understand the white man and why he does things in a way. When you understand their history, you'll know why we are not the same.

Some countries really do not charge personal income tax at all meaning residents don’t file annual income tax returns like in the UK/US and don’t pay tax on their salaries. Examples include United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Monaco, Brunei and Vanuatu, among others. These countries still get money for government services through oil, trade, fees, or other taxes, not by taxing individual salaries. Do the maths and tell me one thing in common Nigeria has that some of these countries have. These countries fund government spending through other sources such as oil and gas revenues, corporate taxes, import duties, fees, tourism income or VAT/sales taxes, instead of taxing people’s income directly.

You need to get off this obsession with the west and trying to be like who you are not. This is the miseducation of the average African. Don't forget that in Aba and Ogun State, Women fought the imposition of taxes by the British. Many Nigerians don't even study their history. You should go and read why they didn't want the colonial government collecting taxes from them.


Historically, Western heavy taxation grew partly from scarcity and because they needed money to fund armies, wars, infrastructure, and administrative systems. Land and resources were limited, populations were growing, and scarcity of money made taxes necessary. Scarcity also came from their harsh climates, poor harvests, and limited technology, so the state had to extract more from people to survive and provide basic service, sunlike in some African systems, where wealth was shared communally rather than extracted as formal taxes. When you look at it today, the concept of Black Tax is because in Africa, we share the resources with the rest of us Ubuntu style. Learn why things are the way they are. Today, I see people teaching financial wealth and I laugh when they want us to copy westerners and their form of selfish indiduvual finance.


The day Nigerians wake up to know their rights and why the government cannot just squander their money, they will wake up.

Can you intelligently explain how the former tax laws are better than the new?

banom:
You want to collect income tax from people who have no income?

Tinubu and french president are criminals

Lol, evidently you don't know ANYTHING about the tax reform.

mrvitalis:
You want to tax income on people who earns less than 600 dollars per year

When poverty lines is 3 dollars or 1095 dollars per year

No body earning below 3500 dollars should pay tax in Nigeria none

Is that how you heard it's done in saner clime, or that's what that lambarism croner promised you?

Can you intelligently say how much the person earning $600 was paying as tax before, and how much such person is to pay now? All these ignorance over what?

You can't easily wake a man pretending to sleep. Most of the people don't want to understand it. They want it to fail, they want to use misinformation to see if it can fail, or if they can cause problems or riots with it. Poor man pikin dey middle dey fight for big man tax.

Dangote companies paid over N450billion tax in 2024.

Otedola firms paid over N40billion ( verifiable one )

Abdulsamad companies paid over N50billion.

Emeka Offor.... Tony Elumelu,.... Moniepoint, OPay, Wale Adenuga among others pay taxes in tens of billions of Naira annually...

Without them Nigeria economy will collapse.

Everyday they give President Tinubu thumbs up for the adequate utilization of their tax....

But those who don't have more than N500 in all their bank accounts combined And stay online all day from celebrity giveaways Are the ones complaining of being overtax....

Those who are liability to Nigeria are the empty barrels online on tax reforms.

FG of Nigeria survives on the tax of Nigeria billionaires not peasants...

The reason the new tax law seeks to remove all the peasants in Nigeria from paying shishi as tax, So that the billionaires evading tax don't use them as anti tax crusaders....

Mr President should set up an agency to display the account statement of anyone complaining of being overtax to expose the liabilities Nigeria should Dis-Nationalize...

Those Empty barrels that deserved dis-nationization are the reason

chaerman:
Everyone wants to show him shege, it shows how evil his handiwork was

Do you really need to be told what is happening? It seems you are not a Nigerian. You dunno what's going on.

Look at the way he's dressed like their chairman. BTW, why do Efcc officials cover their nose as if corrupt people are smelling? Why the pretense na.

Kobojunkie:
Prove something? 🥱🥱🥱

Why would I be thinking of that which I am 100% certain you are incapable of? Just pointing out that you are just as deluded as those whom you perceive to be the complete opposite of where you are. All religions and traditions are political scams! 🥱🥱

you would have to do a better job proving they exist before anything else
🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱

Enjoy the misery of not being scammed, while i enjoy decades of being scammed and a glorious future in Heaven.

Kobojunkie:
All of your so-called miracles are experienced daily by those who don't buy into your religious delusions. Religion(along with the many other delusions that go with it) was never a requirement for miracles. The information age has at least exposed that much. 🥱🥱

As for the other unverified benefits you claim your religion gives you-- even after billions of lives have come abd gone,there remains not a pinch of proof that the delusions are nothing but that-- you would have to do a better job proving they exist before anything else. 🥱🥱🥱

Will you continue to live burdened down by religion or continue to weigh yourself down with it? That remains a choice for you to make. 🥱🥱

What a bore. She thinks i am here to prove something to her. Keep enjoying the misery you keep yourself in dear.

OLADD:
But if it was written by anyone you worship, it would have been the greatest new year message.

God does not condescend so low, He says my kingdom is not of this world. Be guided.