National Assembly has said it will work with relevant ministries, departments, and agencies to re-gazette recently passedtax laws.
Gatekeepers News reports that this follows concerns over differences between the versions approved by lawmakers and those available to the public.
The decision was taken after allegations surfaced that the gazetted copies of the tax reform laws did not fully reflect what was passed by both chambers of the National Assembly.
The claims, raised by Abdussamad Dasuki, a member of the House of Representatives, triggered public debate and questions over the implementation of the new tax regime scheduled to begin in January.
The laws involved include the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025, and the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025.
In a statement, Akin Rotimi, spokesperson of the House of Representatives, said the leadership of Senate and the House had directed the Clerk to National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, to re-gazette the laws and issue certified true copies of the versions passed by both chambers.
He explained that the National Assembly has commenced an internal review to determine how the discrepancies occurred and whether any administrative lapses or external interferences were involved.
The legislator added, “This administrative step is intended solely to authenticate and accurately reflect the legislative decisions of the National Assembly.”
Rotimi stressed that the review does not invalidate the authority of the legislature or suggest that the tax laws were improperly passed.
He noted that the exercise is meant to protect the integrity of the legislative process and ensure clarity for government agencies, courts, and the public.
A government gazette is the official publication used to formally announce laws after presidential assent, making it a key reference for enforcement and compliance.
Lawmakers said re-gazetting the tax laws will help avoid confusion ahead of their implementation and reassure Nigerians of transparency in the reform process.
National Assembly also urged the public to allow the review to run its course, noting that it remains committed to accountability and its constitutional responsibility in lawmaking.
