Controversy Over Alterations: National Assembly re-gazettes tax law amid discrepancy concerns
The National Assembly has directed the re-gazetting of key tax legislation and the issuance of Certified True Copies to address observed discrepancies between enacted laws and the versions published in the official gazette.
House spokesman Akin Rotimi and Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, confirmed the decision in separate statements issued Friday in Abuja.
The affected laws include the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025, Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2025, and Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act 2025.
“The commentary has referenced matters relating to harmonisation, presidential assent, and versions published in the Official Gazette,” the statements said, acknowledging public interest and concern over the discrepancies.
Both officials emphasized that the issues were being handled strictly within the National Assembly’s constitutional and statutory mandate.
“This review is being undertaken in line with the Constitution, the Acts Authentication Act, and established parliamentary practice,” they said.
The Assembly has directed the Clerk to facilitate re-publication and ensure that certified true copies of the Acts are made available to stakeholders and the public on request.
“This administrative action is intended solely to authenticate and formally reflect legislative decisions,” the statements added.
Importantly, the National Assembly clarified that the review does not imply any defect in legislative authority or admission of error by either chamber. Leadership reaffirmed its commitment to constitutionalism, separation of powers, and due process, urging Nigerians to allow institutional processes to unfold without speculation.
