The Nigerian Senate has approved four tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu for second reading, advancing the proposals closer to potential enactment.
The bills cleared the hurdle during Thursday’s plenary after Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, presented and led deliberations on the proposals. The development follows heated debates and objections from various political leaders and stakeholders who have raised concerns about the implications of the reforms.
This legislative progress comes a day after a dramatic Senate session on Wednesday, where discussions on the tax reform bills ignited tensions. Lawmakers were caught in a heated shouting match after the controversial proposals were brought up for debate despite not being listed on the Order Paper, which typically outlines the day’s agenda.
