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PAYE Tax Reform Boosts Nigerian Workers’ Take-Home Pay

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9 months ago

January 26, 2026

PAYE tax reform increases Nigerian workers’ take-home pay, simplifies deductions, and clarifies banking and compliance rules for 2026

Many Nigerian workers have reported improved take-home pay in January 2026 following a reduction in deductions under the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax system, officials have confirmed.

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Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, disclosed in a statement that feedback from employees across multiple sectors shows the new tax laws are beginning to ease the financial burden on workers.

“To ensure proper implementation, the committee is organising a session in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board for senior officials involved in salary administration and tax compliance,” Oyedele said.

The session will target Human Resources directors, payroll managers, chief financial officers, tax managers, and other executives overseeing staff remuneration.

Oyedele also dismissed public concerns regarding alleged new charges on electronic transfers and bank deposits, clarifying that the reforms did not introduce any levy on funds held in personal accounts.

“The new laws did not create a tax on electronic transfers or money in your bank account. Many businesses can now also claim back input VAT on bank charges,” he added.

To guide financial institutions, a separate engagement session was held with officials from the Nigeria Revenue Service, the Joint Revenue Board, the Central Bank of Nigeria, and representatives from fintech companies, commercial and microfinance banks, pension funds, asset managers, and investment firms.

Discussions focused on preventing incorrect charges, ensuring Tax Identification Numbers are correctly used for business accounts, and explaining lawful filing and deduction procedures.

Other reforms covered included the removal of Tax Clearance Certificates as a requirement for foreign exchange transactions and strengthened protections for taxpayers via the Office of the Tax Ombud.

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Oyedele said the overall goal of the reforms is to increase participation in the formal economy, harmonise tax rules, improve access to financial services, and build public trust in Nigeria’s financial system.

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Kaduna Steps Up Ebola Surveillance and Public Awareness

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7 hours ago

October 21, 2026

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Kaduna Ebola surveillance is being strengthened through health facility preparedness, public awareness campaigns and planned sensitisation at key entry points.

The Kaduna State Government has stepped up Ebola surveillance and preventive measures, including strengthening health facility preparedness and expanding public awareness campaigns, as authorities work to prevent a possible outbreak.

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The Director of Public Health at the state Ministry of Health, Dr Sadique Abubakar, disclosed the measures in an interview with PUNCH Online on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, following a meeting to assess the Ebola situation and identify necessary preventive actions.

Abubakar said the government was working to improve the readiness of health facilities while educating residents about Ebola prevention and the importance of strict infection prevention and control practices.

“We have already identified the necessary actions that we will continue to take. Part of them is strengthening facility readiness and awareness,” he said.

He explained that community sensitisation remained central to the state’s preparedness strategy, with health officials developing messages to inform the public about the disease and ways to reduce the risk of transmission.

“We are currently developing messages to distribute across various media platforms. We will also engage the media in sensitising the community through radio, television and other channels,” Abubakar said.

The government is also planning awareness campaigns at key entry points, including motor parks and railway stations, to reach travellers and other members of the public with relevant health information.

According to the director, these efforts form part of broader preparations to ensure Kaduna can respond effectively to a potential public health emergency.

Abubakar added that the Ministry of Health would issue a public health advisory to guide residents on precautions and other relevant information concerning Ebola.

“Usually, when we have issues of public health concern, we release public health advisories,” he said.

He assured residents that the government would continue reviewing its preparedness plans and provide updates as additional measures were developed.

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The director urged the public to follow official health information and observe recommended preventive measures while the state strengthens its readiness against a possible Ebola outbreak.