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Nigeria’s New Trade, Investment Policies To Further Attract local, global manufacturers
Nigeria has fine – tuned its trade and investment policies to further boost both local and foreign direct investments (fdi).
Dr. Evelyn Ngige, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) discloses this during the
stakeholder’s sensitisation workshop in Abuja.
She said that the new policies which will be sustained for the next five years ( 2023 – 2027), have been approved for implementation by the Federal Government.
” The maiden Nigeria Investment Policy (NINP) and Trade Policy (NTP) documents marked the beginning of a new era in Nigeria’s investment climate of our country,” she said.
Represented by the Director, Policy, Planning, Research and Strategies in the ministry, Mr. Babagana Alkal, the Permanent Secretary explained that the NInP focuses on three pillars, namely: investment promotion, investment facilitation, and sustainable development, with the objectives to develop the investment policy framework, especially fast-tracking the process of Nigeria’s economic diversification, improving investment
The policy also seeks to improve investors’ experience and confidence through ensuring compliance with global best practices, while generating inclusive domestic growth for employment generation and wealth creation.
On her part, the Director, Investment Promotion Department, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Gertrude Orji, said the approval came at a time when the country is making concerted efforts to achieve economic recovery and growth.
“You are all aware that before now, Nigeria did not have a single comprehensive document on Investment policy, all that was in place were Investment related laws and regulations of MDAs and agencies.
“In 2018, the immediate past Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, having realized the need for the country to have a holistic and link-based Investment policy document, approved that the Department of Investment Promotion should develop a detailed and sustainable investment policy that will provide a comprehensive roadmap for boosting domestic, regional and international investment in Nigeria,” she said.
She also explained that the process of reviewing the 2002 Trade Policy of Nigeria began in 2011, having realized the need to align with the current trend of the global and domestic economy.
She said the workshop therefore seeks to sensitize stakeholders and the general public on these two policies and their implications for the trade and investment environment in Nigeria.
Also, Dr. Ezra Yakusak, the CEO , Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), told the stakeholders that an effective investment policy plays a crucial role in promoting export growth by creating a conducive environment for both domestic and foreign direct investment (FDI).
He said these elements were critical catalysts that propels economic development which the new policy seeks to achieve.
He added, “We at the NEPC will support any policy or instrument that will positively change the trade trajectory of the nation and bring about foreign exchange earnings, job creation and economic diversification.”
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NRS Chair: New tax laws won’t be implemented until January
According to Adedeji, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS by the signing of the bills into Law is now the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), explaining that the new law now defines the NRS’s expanded mandates…
•President Bola Tinubu shake hands with NRS Chairman, Zach Adedeji.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (formerly FIRS), Zach Adedeji, has disclosed that the implementation of the newly signed four tax fiscal reform laws will commence by January 1st, 2026.
Adedeji told State House correspondents shortly after the President signed the bills into law, the previous day.
Adedeji said that the modalities will be put in place ahead of the implementation.
Adedeji further explained that the six-month period between the enactment of the new fiscal laws is designed to give ample time to those saddled with the implementation to carefully prepare and ensure that all Nigerians are adequately sensitised.
According to Adedeji, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS by the signing of the bills into Law is now the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), explaining that the new law now defines the NRS’s expanded mandate, including non-tax revenue collection, and lays out transparency, accountability, and efficiency mechanisms.
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President Tinubu List Economic Expectations from New Tax Laws
On his verified X handle @officialABAT, the President had said that the new tax laws form the groundwork for the Nigeria of tomorrow, focused on unlocking opportunities for all.
President Bola Tinubu said today that the four tax reforms bills he signed into law reflect his administration’s resolve to create a modern, transparent, and efficient tax system capable of supporting national development, promoting investment, and reducing the burden of multiple taxation on citizens.
President Tinubu explained that the laws would be unifying Nigeria’s fragmented tax system, remove redundant overlaps, boost investor confidence, enhance transparency, and promote coordinated efforts across all levels.
He also described the legislation as a clear departure from previous policies, emphasising that the reforms are designed to ease the burden on working families, small businesses, and low-income earners while eliminating inefficiencies that have long plagued Nigeria’s fiscal structure.
On his verified X handle @officialABAT, the President had said that the new tax laws form the groundwork for the Nigeria of tomorrow, focused on unlocking opportunities for all.
“We are also building a framework for the Nigeria of tomorrow-leaner, fairer and laser focused on unlocking opportunities for all,” he said.
He added : ” These reforms go beyond streamlining tax codes. They deliver the first major, pro-people tax cuts in a generation, targeted relief for low-income earners, small businesses, and families working hard to make ends meet.
Designed to overhaul Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue administration framework, the laws which have been described as a major leap in the nation’s economic reform drive.
“For too long, our tax system has been a patchwork-complex, inequitable, and burdensome. It has weighed down the vulnerable and shielded inefficiency. That era ends today.”
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Tinubu signs four Tax Reform Bills to law today
The bills were recently passed by the National Assembly following extensive stakeholders consultations and technical reviews.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today (Thursday) sign into law four tax reform bills set to overhaul Nigeria’s fiscal landscape, streamline tax administration, and boost investor confidence.
The ceremonial signing is scheduled to take place at the State House, Abuja.
In a statement , Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said that the four bills are : the Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill
The bills were recently passed by the National Assembly following extensive stakeholders consultations and technical reviews.
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