Joseph Tegbe, Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), enumerates the benefits of the Nigerian Tax Reform Acts 2025, stating that it marks a significant turning point in the country’s pursuit of a robust and sustainable economy.
In an article published in several national publications, Tegbe stated that tax law is a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s fiscal architecture, aimed at creating a modern, efficient, and transparent tax system that supports economic growth, development, and prosperity for all Nigerians.
Tegbe, who is also the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), affirmed that the new tax law is built around four key pillars: reconnecting the economy to the state, standardising and modernising fiscal administration, promoting predictability, and re-balancing the fiscal social contract. “By broadening the tax net, simplifying rules, and improving administration, we are creating a more predictable fiscal environment that supports businesses and households,” he explained.
The NTPIC Chairman cited global best practices that informed the reforms, citing examples from South Korea, Singapore, and Rwanda, where tax reforms have driven economic growth and development. “These countries have shown that with the right policies, institutions, and leadership, it is possible to transform a nation’s economy and improve the lives of its citizens,” he said.
According to him, the tax reform will protect low-income earners and small businesses, with measures such as zero tax rates for those earning up to N800,000 and the expansion of zero-rated VAT items for critical sectors, including healthcare, education, and agriculture. ” By taking away the tax burden on small income earners and small businesses, the reforms aim to preserve livelihoods, encourage formal participation, and allow enterprises to grow organically. We recognise that these sectors are critical to our nation’s development, and we are committed to supporting them,” he noted.
The Acts also emphasise digitalisation and technology-driven tax administration, with the introduction of e-invoicing to improve compliance, transparency, and reduce administrative burdens, a significant step towards modernising the tax system and making it more efficient, he posited.
Consequently, he emphasised that the success of the reform depends on careful implementation, necessitating ongoing engagement with stakeholders to ensure proper understanding.
The implementation of the tax Act is expected to stabilise the fiscal environment, support production, protect critical sectors, and modernise tax administration in line with global standards.
It will also enhance Nigeria’s ease of doing business, attract foreign investment, and generate employment opportunities. “We are confident that these reforms will unlock new opportunities for businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs, and contribute to the growth and development of our economy,” he added.
