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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

WE ARE MAKING NIGERIA’S BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLIER BY SLASHING TAXES – OSINBAJO

Like it did last year offering a range of tax incentives to Nigerians through the Finance Bill later passed into law, the Buhari administration is again offering more this year through the 2020 Finance Bill so as to attract more incentives and make doing business in Nigeria more competitive.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, stated this on Friday at the third edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit which was held virtually, featuring several Nigerians and prospective investors from the Diaspora.

Speaking specifically about how the Federal Government has been able to use the 2019 Finance Act to improve the business environment in the country, Prof. Osinbajo said “what we have done in furthering our own economic policy is to attempt to make the fiscal environment as attractive as possible. What we have done is to use the instrumentality of the Finance Acts to make or propose significant reforms.”

Highlights of the tax incentives in the proposed 2020 Finance Bill include:

1. Reduction in duties on tractors from 35 to 10 per cent

2. Reduction in duties on motor vehicles for the transportation of goods from 35 to 10 per cent.

3. Reduction of levy on motor vehicles for the transportation of persons (cars) from 35 per cent to 5 per cent.

4. Exemption of small companies from payment of education tax under the Tertiary Education Trust fund (TETFUND)-companies with less than N25m turnover are eligible

5. 50 per cent reduction in minimum tax; from 0.5 per cent to 0.25 per cent for gross turnover for financial years ending between January 1st, 2020 and December 31st, 2021.

6. Granting of tax relief to companies that donated to the COVID-19 relief fund under the private sector coalition (CACOVID).

7. Introduction of software acquisition as qualifying capital allowance.

Prof. Osinbajo emphasized that “the Finance Bill looks at several fiscal issues that we want to legislate on or amendments we want to make in the law, which would make it easier for us to implement the budget and also to ease the fiscal environment or make the fiscal environment friendlier. So, we started passing the Finance Act from last year and now we are proposing a second Finance Act this year.

“Last year, we passed a legislation giving small companies with a turnover of less than 25 million a year, tax exemption from the Companies Income Tax, while medium-sized companies with their turnover of between N25 million to a N100 million now pays Companies Income Tax at the lower rate of 20%. And then, services provided by Micro Finance Banks are completely exempted from VAT. So, no microfinance bank pays VAT now for its services. Withholding tax rates, also on roads, on bridges, on buildings, power plant construction contracts have been reduced from 5% to 2.5%.”

Explaining further, Prof. Osinbajo said “those who are doing construction contracts and proposing for construction contracts, pay a reduced rate, they no longer pay 5% they now pay 2.5%.

“Now in the proposed 2020 finance bill, we have gone a bit further, we are reducing by 50%, the minimum tax rate. So the minimum tax rate used to be 0.5%, now is reduced to 0.25% for gross turnover for the financial years ending between January 1st, 2020 and December 31st, 2021. So we have reduced the minimum tax rate by 50%, by half.”

Making the point about the exemptions from education tax, the Vice President added that “we have exemption of small companies, with less than 25 million turnover from payment of the 2% educational tax under the tertiary Education Trust Fund. What we are saying now is that for companies that have a turnover off less than N25 million, they are no longer required to pay that 2% tax for the education tax fund so their tax burden is reduced.”

With regards to the provision for software acquisitions, the Vice President said “when companies acquire software for their company operations, in the past, that was treated as an overhead. Now we are going to treat it as a qualifying expenditure for tax deduction to improve the ease of doing business.”

On government’s efforts to generate jobs and create opportunities for income generation through the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP), Prof. Osinbajo said “in response, we designed an ambitious N2.3 trillion Economic Sustainability Plan and the focus of that plan is on creating jobs, first by the Mass Agriculture programme where already we have enumerated 5 million farmers and geo-tagged them to their farm lands.

“Also, a Mass Housing programme where we are building 300,000 homes in all States of the Federation using local materials and using small to medium-sized construction companies and using direct labour.

“All of these locally produced. The whole idea is to generate jobs, generate opportunities and income in every locality that we are functioning in.”

In addition, the Vice President noted that “we also have a solar programme to make 5 million connections across the country. In other words, we are going to be putting 5 million Solar Home Systems across Nigeria that will service in all, about 25 million individuals.”

Commending the contributions of the Nigerian diaspora community in the development of the country, the Vice President noted that “our diaspora is one of our most vital resources, a literarily endless reservoir for talent, trade, investment, tourism, education, culture and sport opportunities.”

“But perhaps more important is the sheer range of well trained, honed and experienced talents that our diaspora represents. It is that potential not remittances that make our diaspora network an endless source of economic hope and social aspiration,” Prof. Osinbajo added.

Acknowledging the efforts of the CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, particularly in harnessing the resources and talents of Nigerians abroad, the Vice President said “the diaspora initiatives that we have, and all of your efforts are certainly appreciated and will result to a stronger economy for Nigeria and a better country.”

The investment summit is an annual feature of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM).

Laolu Akande
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity
Office of the Vice President
20th November 2020

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that is why I like osinbajo for his quick and bold response to any challenging issues

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See comedians.

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These are the result of pandemic , and it's all over the globe �, may God help us to overcome this menace

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Yes we must be great again

Madibah:
All na bullshit

We you keep quit

A rare gem and devoted man,hardworking and trusted

The best candidate come 2023 is vp OSINBAJO because he's hardworking and trustworthy

I so much like this "According to him, that right would be given full expression when journalists are given access to the encrypted confines of virtual proceedings."

*31st August*
VP Osinbajo joined President Muhammadu Buhari f*A look at some of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo's official activities for last week.*

*31st August*
VP Osinbajo joined President Muhammadu Buhari for the inauguration of Executive, Legislative, Party Consultative Committee at the State House Abuja.

The Committee is chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

On that same day, VP Osinbajo together with President Buhari received in audience the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E. A. Adeboye at the State House Abuja.

*1st September*
VP Osinbajo participated in the virtual presentation/launch of books written by Simbo Olorunfemi on Policy, Politics and Governance.

*2nd September*
The Vice President partook in a virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting presided over by President Buhari at the Statehouse, Abuja.

*3rd September*
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo delivered keynote remarks at a webinar organized by The Gavel International themed; “Media Coverage of Virtual Court Proceedings: Prospects and Challenges”.

*4th September*
VP Osinbajo presided over the National Humanitarian Coordination Committee meeting.

The meeting centered on improving the situation of IDPs in the Northeast, by further enhancing humanitarian access in the area by local & international agencies.

Also, VP Osinbajo, on behalf of President Buhari, participated in the high level segment of the 3rd EurAfrican Forum, where he delivered a keynote address.

Discussions at the virtual event, bothered on COVID-19, effects on the regions and collaboration needed to tackle the fallout of the Pandemic.

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Thanks for reading and kindly remember to SHARE.or the inauguration of Executive, Legislative, Party Consultative Committee at the State House Abuja.

The Committee is chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

On that same day, VP Osinbajo together with President Buhari received in audience the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E. A. Adeboye at the State House Abuja.

*1st September*
VP Osinbajo participated in the virtual presentation/launch of books written by Simbo Olorunfemi on Policy, Politics and Governance.

*2nd September*
The Vice President partook in a virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting presided over by President Buhari at the Statehouse, Abuja.

*3rd September*
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo delivered keynote remarks at a webinar organized by The Gavel International themed; “Media Coverage of Virtual Court Proceedings: Prospects and Challenges”.

*4th September*
VP Osinbajo presided over the National Humanitarian Coordination Committee meeting.

The meeting centered on improving the situation of IDPs in the Northeast, by further enhancing humanitarian access in the area by local & international agencies.

Also, VP Osinbajo, on behalf of President Buhari, participated in the high level segment of the 3rd EurAfrican Forum, where he delivered a keynote address.

Discussions at the virtual event, bothered on COVID-19, effects on the regions and collaboration needed to tackle the fallout of the Pandemic.

Who else do you think he has all what he takes to be president come 2023 if not yemi osinbajo

The Vp osinbajo is a shining star

Since the majorities are affected with the corana virus the the vaccine should be equally distributed without any bias,thanks to the VP osinbajo for this statement

This is very good as the tariff analysis is not affected by all Nigerians and for those who is being affected or that will pay higher will be enjoying the electricity more ,I need to educate my people on this in order to reduce the tension and hullabaloo among them

Let the governor Akeredolu continues his good work,APC for life

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I have an assurance that the situation that's worsening or deteriorating will become active since VP OSINBAJO is involved

very good as this will help those cases of long due like 5-7 years without judgment

Kia! this guy has really changing the story of his village

Both the states and federal government need to work together in combating the menace and the incessant killings in our land and I believe with the help of this administration, the insecurity will be a thing of past

Up APC, forward ever ,backward never,APC go win in Ondo and Edo

nigeria government is trying to make sure that the insecurity will soon be a thing of past

I'm very sure that the issue of insecurity in Nigeria will be a thing of past as our president and vice president is taking necessary measures to curb it

The three books written by Mr Simbo Olorunfemi is fantastic as it focus on three main things namely Policy, Politics and Governance which are the basics for all to know

This is because President Muhammadu Buhari believes so much in Vp osinbajo capacity and knows that he is capable to chair and represent him well

Some northern youths-under the auspices of the Youth for Peace in Nigeria, have hailed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, saying his contributions to the country are invaluable.

In a statement on Monday, they said Osinbajo enhanced the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari  (retd.), with his inputs and loyalty.

 “It is tough to find a man with such an intellectual prowess matched with unalloyed patriotism and fierce loyalty to his boss.

We have keenly followed his steadfastness and moves since he joined government and must say we are more than impressed by his outputs.

“We salute Osinbajo as a detribalised, national icon, an incorruptible leader with a humble disposition,” the National Coordinator of the group, Yahaya Muhammad, said.

https://punchng.com/northern-youths-hail-osinbajo/