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Gov Zulum of Borno State Canvasses for the rejection of President Tinubu’s Tax Reforms
Zulum said:
“We rejected the tax reform bill; it will bring backwardness to the North, and not only to the North, but also to the South East, South South, and South West. Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, and Ondo will also have problems; it will only benefit Lagos,” – Borno State Governor, Professor Zulum told BBC Hausa in interview.
He mentioned that they were informed that the proposed bill could put Lagos at a disadvantage; he said that if that is the case, they do not wish for any such disadvantages to affect Lagos State.
He urges President Tinubu to revisit the Tax reform bills in light of the fact that he received 60% of his votes from the northern region. He should not pay attention to voices suggesting that the northern population does not support him; that perception is inaccurate. He said what they want is for him to withdraw the Tax reform bills.
Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo attends ‘Yamoussoukro Decision’ in Congo
Festus Keyamo said:
Yesterday in Brazaville in the Republic of Congo, I attended the 25th Anniversary of what is called the ‘Yamoussoukro Decision’ (YD), which is a treaty adopted by most members of the African Union that establishes a framework for the liberalization of air transport services between African countries, as well as the promotion of the SINGLE AFRICAN AIR TRANSPORT MARKET (SAATM). I also participated in a panel session. Most African Ministers of Transport and Aviation were present.
Tony Elumelu with President Tinubu in France
Elumelu said :
As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to France, in the presence of President @officialABAT and the President of France, @EmmanuelMacron, I signed a business cooperation agreement with the French Finance Minister, Antoine Armand, in my capacity as the Chairman of @UBAGroup.
Appeal Court rules against Nigerian Customs
The Court of Appeal today affirmed the decision of the lower court in th case of @CustomsNG vs Chikaosolu Ojukwu that:
1. Personal items (not for sale, exchange or barter) are exempt from the payment of import duties and other associated levies under the Customs and Excise Act and related Regulations.
2. The definition of “luxury goods” does not include personal items such as mobile telephones, no matter how expensive they are alleged to be and the Nigerian Customs Service is not permitted in law to levy import duties on such items.
Dear @CustomsNG, could you please confirm that you are aware of this judgment and that you intend to abide by it? Thanks.
…but, the Nigerian Customs said
The service is yet to obtain the full judgement to enable her study and take the next line of action. In coming days, the service will respond accordingly after a careful study of the content of the judgement.
Gov Dapo Abiodun with President Tinubu in France
Gov Abiodun said:
I had the honor of joining the Nigerian delegation to welcome His Excellency, President @officialABAT, during his strategic meeting with President @EmmanuelMacron at the Palais des L’Élysée in Paris.
During the discussions, President Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with France, particularly in key areas such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense. He highlighted Nigeria’s immense investment potential, especially in agriculture, the blue economy, and youth development, inviting deeper collaboration between both nations.