₦airaland Forum

Sirmwill:
Fr

It's for the good of the Yorubas and the IGBOS

The only reason it is not good is it would greatly affect the North negatively

Zico5:
We still have a long way to go in this country. Why is Tinubu rushing to pass the bill? There must be something untoward about the tax bill and that's why they want to pass it quickly the way they removed the subsidy and FX rate. Let them explain it thoroughly in layman way and let people see the transparency in the bill. Tinubu will burn this country down the way he is going.

Isaac Fayose have this to say about this tax reform bill..... WATCH 👇🔥 pic.twitter.com/M4ZYi6y0vc

— A. Ayofe (@abdullahayofel) November 29, 2024

gabicon:
Our economy is in coma, two of the quickest ways of turning things around is increasing production and taxes, I don't understand this complain about rush. The governor of Borno insinuated that this bill should take 20 years like the PIB did on the floor of NASS.


This bill will ensure that people who earn a million and below which is about 70% of our work population won't pay taxes and for some reasons it shouldn't be passed? What exactly is the colour of our problem?

Our elite and lazy politicians are against the bill because it will require them to pay more and also force our governors to create production in their states.

I am pro people anything that will keep money in the average citizens pocket get my nod.

Pootle:
from all indications the bill is okay

epainos:
Working with someone who is not on one's intellectual or physical level is disastrous and frustrating.

They are so comfortable collecting millions of naira per sitting while deliberating and prolonging issues that could be resolved in a single meeting. These senators and their spokespeople are selfish and only concerned with their pockets. They want to drag out these issues in order to continue collecting money, lol.

Initially, they claimed that the tax is bad and will harm them. Then Oloyede and the FIR boss entered the Senate to educate them. That is when Udume introduced the narrative that they are too hasty. Everyone was shocked. The same Udume who claimed they wanted to paralyze the north with the bill demanding explanation also stated that they should prevent them from explaining anything to them that day because they were not officially included in the order of the day. So the senator quoted another law of the house and ruled him out. A very useless senator. He is only concerned with himself and his own interests. He does not want these guys to educate us on all of the implications. The days of using threats to get what they wanted are over. Guys now know how to reach out to the common people in the north also.

I do not understand what kind of speed they are talking about. Is not this the type of speed required to pass bills? If you have a valid counter-argument, then stop them there. Not that you don't have anything but telling them to just wait. Wait for what? Is it not the issue on which they are deliberating? So, what would you like them to wait for? Honestly, having unintelligent people to work with is so frustrating.

And funny, they heard it right. Lagos State is the main impediment to passing this bill, and the FIR bosses were surprised that Sanwo Olu welcomed them. Lagos is also losing a significant portion of their VAT revenue. They also said they approached the FG about releasing 5% to the states. When Oloyede said he thought the governors and the senate will praise him for his work, but they are the evil against it...that he was shocked. I laughed. What Oloyede does not realize is that they are for themselves. Lol. Dem no send the people they represent na.

As bad as they say Gbajamiala is, you should go to Surulere and see his work. All members of the House of Representatives received funding for projects in their constituencies. Go ask Surulere residents about the work that man completed. Why can't they also do same? Try telling Surulere residents that Tinubu will not return in 2027 and see what happens. Lol.

Tinubu is not my hero...but at least we have eliminated oil subsidies and the naira. Lol. Yes, we are realizing the value of what we have. We can now work on these issues. But everyone wants them to keep doing evil behind the scenes....but they heard it for themselves...we can not keep doing it. Yes, Tinubu was evil for attacking Jonathan. I despise him for that. However, we are unable to continue because the resources are no longer available.

What caused Buhari to leave and flee? Guy man saw what lies ahead, na. He japa!

Anyway, God will help us in this country.

Tinubu is not a man I support, but allow him to pass these bills. These are the foundations required to restore Nigeria to the regional system that we have requested. Allow everyone to go hustle for their money. Allow the south-east and south-south to receive a significant portion of the oil VAT. If the Kaduna and PH refineries requires crude oil, allow it to pay the appropriate VAT to the people who deserve it more. Shikena. The north should work more on his agriculture...and earn money.

Any state that cannot survive should be merged back into the state from which it originated. Shikena.

Isaac Fayose have this to say about this tax reform bill..... WATCH 👇🔥 pic.twitter.com/M4ZYi6y0vc

— A. Ayofe (@abdullahayofel) November 29, 2024

Sirmwill:
In fact

I am not Pro-Tinubu ooo
But that is a strategy that Tinubu wants to use to weaken the influence the north has on the country's economy

Sirmwill:
Fr

It's for the good of the Yorubas and the IGBOS

The only reason it is not good is it would greatly affect the North negatively

aribisala0:
The 13 states of the North are triggered by the word derivation

They thin they have a veto and belie they have the numbers

They will discover that the middle belt they have always taken for granted will vote for the bill


Benue Kwara Kogi Plateau

Since they said the bill is dead on arrival let them test their numbers and power at the National Assembly

Zico5:
We still have a long way to go in this country. Why is Tinubu rushing to pass the bill? There must be something untoward about the tax bill and that's why they want to pass it quickly the way they removed the subsidy and FX rate. Let them explain it thoroughly in layman way and let people see the transparency in the bill. Tinubu will burn this country down the way he is going.

Extra30:
So much in a rush

Sirmwill:
In fact

I am not Pro-Tinubu ooo
But that is a strategy that Tinubu wants to use to weaken the influence the north has on the country's economy

NLCreator666:
https://x.com/dawisu/status/1862786907924521382?s=19[/quote]This is a fact ....take time to scrutinize it and if it is good then consent to it but with this speed,something is fishy

NLCreator666:
https://x.com/dawisu/status/1862786907924521382?s=19[/quote]But they are not too slow to pass the bill to collect humongous salaries and wages. They were never too slow to approve of Mr. President buying a new presidential plane. All these having far exceeding economic consequences. Like it took them time to agree to pay what may look like a living wage arising from the purported increase in petrol prices causing ripple effects on all consumer goods.
What exactly is their work that he can't read a 400 page document even with the numerous PAs and SAs they all have !!!!!!!
Bunch of lazy good for nothing senators.

Atarakpa:
Likewise me. I'm neutral when it comes to borrowing of billions of Dollars but it suspicious to me the speed which you senators approve it.

Zico5:
Can Tinubu allow the south south to control their crude oil? If this can be done then we can talk about tax bill

Zico5:
We still have a long way to go in this country. Why is Tinubu rushing to pass the bill? There must be something untoward about the tax bill and that's why they want to pass it quickly the way they removed the subsidy and FX rate. Let them explain it thoroughly in layman way and let people see the transparency in the bill. Tinubu will burn this country down the way he is going.

venabili:
Maybe on other fronts but they claim that 98 % of nigerians will pay lower income tax. Only 2percent will pay higher by up to 25% from the previous 19%
The top 2 starts from 1.7m($1000) per month. That shows that earning $1k makes you "rich".

1. How on earth was the relief allowance of 20¢% removed and replaced with N800k plus rent relief of N200k? How many taxpaying families live in such low rent apartment?
2. The poorest they claim to relief do not pay tax before. Only people in structured employment pay taxes largely. The agberos, market women, traders etc, some who make quite significant sums do not have tax payments or clearance. So you are simply excluding people who do not pay taxes before to make it formal while increasing the burden on those who already do.
3. The governors against the tax bills are concerned about sharing formula and not the burden or incidence of the tax itself. They simply want a way of getting a larger slice of the pie.

The reforms will get passed and as usual, nigerians will bear the brunt.

Sirmwill:
In fact

I am not Pro-Tinubu ooo
But that is a strategy that Tinubu wants to use to weaken the influence the north has on the country's economy

simpleseyi:
After about 18 months in government, you still call it a rush?

Well, we will pass the Bills, whether you all like it or not

festacman:
1. Ordinarily, there is nothing bad in introducing tax reforms from time to time to reflect the REALITIES of the time.

2. Basically, taxation involves corporates and individuals paying a portion of their earnings to support government, which made it possible for them to earn.

3. Therefore, the rational thing to do first is for President Tinubu to develop short-term, medium-term and long-term plan to boost the productive capacity of the economy. Unfortunately, doing this looks like a mirage at the moment. Tax Bill without fixing the economy will impoverish Nigerians more.

4. It is when industries, factories, farmers, traders, professionals, etc are functioning well that goods and services are produced and sold and corporates as well as people have money in their pockets that taxation makes sense. You don't put the cat before the horse.

5. Apart from obvious geopolitical reasons, the fact is that introducing Tax Bill is much easier thing to do than fixing the economy. The president chose the easier task.