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Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) cautions that Nigeria’s new tax laws, effective January 1, 2026, may face challenges due to sensitive socio-political conditions.
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CPPE says successful implementation depends less on legislation and more on careful sequencing, political caution, and economic realism.
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The think tank warns that poorly managed reforms could trigger public resistance, disrupt livelihoods, and erode trust in government.
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has raised concerns that Nigeria’s recently enacted tax laws may encounter implementation difficulties, given the country’s pre-election climate.
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CPPE’s Executive Chief Officer, Muda Yusuf, stated in a Sunday briefing that the effectiveness of the tax reforms will hinge on how they are executed rather than merely on legislative provisions.
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According to CPPE, 2026’s political and social landscape demands careful planning, as reforms introduced without sensitivity could provoke public backlash, interfere with daily economic activities, and weaken citizens’ confidence in governance.
The think tank emphasized that even well-intended reforms require strategic sequencing and economic prudence to ensure public acceptance and minimize disruption.
