Paul Ikonne, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), has raised serious concerns about the current tax regime in Abia State, urging Governor Alex Otti to reconsider levies imposed on traders. He described the tax burden as counterproductive, harmful to small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), and detrimental to the region’s economic vitality. In […]

Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform agenda promises significant relief for businesses by eliminating input Value Added Tax (VAT) costs across entire value chains and streamlining compliance obligations. According to policymakers, these changes are aimed at lowering operational expenses, encouraging business expansion, and driving private sector-led growth. Speaking at the Nigerian Economic Society Group private sector forum,