Nigerian senators debate tax reform bill process, clash over expert testimony rules.

Nigerian senators clashed over allowing tax reform bill experts into the chamber without the topics being listed on the day's Order Paper. Despite objections from Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, who cited procedural violations, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau allowed the experts to address the chamber. The Tax Reform Bill, introduced by President Bola Tinubu, aims to overhaul Nigeria's tax system but has faced resistance from stakeholders.

November 27, 2024
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