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Experts in tax administration and law have censured the claim of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) to the administration of Stamp Duties Act, noting that NIPOST’s involvement in stamp duties started as a historical error. Consequently, the experts cited provisions of the Stamp Duties Act, 2004; the Finance Act, 2019 and the FIRS (Establishment) Act, 2007 that empowered the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to administer and collect stamp duties charges on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In separate interviews yesterday, an erstwhile Registrar/Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Prof. Taofeeq Abdulrazaq; Fiscal Policy Partner…

This circular is issued for the information and guidance of the general public, taxpayers and tax practitioners in line with the provisions of the relevant tax laws. This instant circular amends, updates or replaces contents of any circular, notice or other publication previously issued by the Service that is inconsistent with its contents to the extent of such inconsistency. Read and Download Circular below: [pdf-embedder url=”https://lawbreed.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-FA-Information-Circular-Reorganisation-and-Commencement.pdf” title=”2019 FA Information Circular-Reorganisation and Commencement”] [mks_button size=”medium” title=”Click HERE To Download Circular” style=”squared” url=”https://lawbreed.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-FA-Information-Circular-Reorganisation-and-Commencement.pdf” target=”_self” bg_color=”#000000″ txt_color=”#FFFFFF” icon=”” icon_type=”” nofollow=”0″]

The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, on Tuesday swore in five presidents and 16 members to the bench of the states Customary Court. At the swearing-in ceremony, which took place on the premises of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, the Chief Judge advised the new Customary Court presidents and members to deal with cases that would come before them, especially family disputes, with patience and the fear of God. Justice Alogba, who said there had been complaints of Customary Court presidents and members taking wives or husbands of litigants before them, called on the newly-sworn…

Address Delivered by Adedoyin Rhodes-vivour, C.arb for and on Behalf of the Year 2019 Senior Advocates Of Nigeria on the Occasion of the Swearing in Ceremony held on the 23rd Day of September 2019 at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja . According to the Learned SAN; “We as legal practitioners ought to collaborate and work with various Courts which have incorporated arbitration mechanisms as part of the reform process in the administration of justice in our country”. Read and download full address below: [pdf-embedder url=”https://lawbreed.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ADDRESS-DELIVERED-BY-ADEDOYIN-RHODES-VIVOUR-C.Arb-SAN-WEARING-IN-CEREMONY-2019.pdf” title=”ADDRESS DELIVERED BY ADEDOYIN RHODES-VIVOUR, C.Arb – SAN WEARING IN CEREMONY – 2019″]…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Honourable Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad at the swearing-in of the new SAN’s which took place on Monday, 23rd September, 2019 as part of the event to mark the beginning of the 2019/2020 legal year of the Supreme Court, called for full financial independence of the judiciary, saying that the present situation whereby the judiciary go cap in hand begging for funds has made the independence of the judiciary in doubt. He noted that the annual budget of the judiciary is still a far cry from what it ought to be. “The figure is either…

The decision of the Supreme Court that online sitting is not unlawful would have saved the day, if the ‘judgment’ does not appear to be an obiter dictum. An obiter dictum is a judicial comment made in the course of delivering a judicial opinion, and as such, does not amount to a judicial precedent. Clearly, what the Lagos and Ekiti state governments wanted from the Supreme Court was a judicial precedent (stare decisis), to ensure the sanctity of virtual proceeding, which has become imperative in the face of challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. But, alas, the apex court reportedly…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has issued a public notice on the establishment of its Large Taxpayers’ Office in Awka, Anambra State. A statement by the Service signed by its Executive Chairman, Mohammad Nami said the office is located at Plot 4, Abuja Estate, Glass House, Opp. Government House, Enugu/Onitsha Express Way, Awka, Anambra State. The announcement said the new office is in a bid to further improve ”our services, promote voluntary compliance and ease of paying taxes.” See the announcement below…

The Hon. President, National Industrial Court of Nigeria, His Lordship, Hon. Justice B. B. Kanyip, Ph.D, FNIALS pursuant to Section 254F(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, Section 36 of the National Industrial Court Act 2006, Order 1 Rule 8 (3) of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (Civil Procedure) Rules 2017 issued Practice Directions to govern filing and hearing of matters during and after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to ensure continued access to justice while maintaining social distancing and also to ensure Remote Hearing is conducted in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic…

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has commenced the implementation of additional reliefs and measures to further ease the impact of the pandemic on taxpayers in Lagos state. The measures, according to a statement became effective on July 16, 2020. It stated that the additional measures and incentives were sequel to the agency’s initial 3-month extension of the deadline for filing of annual returns, from March 31 to June 30, 2020. According to the Executive Chairman, LIRS, Mr. Ayodele Subair, “the following measures are to be implemented to further ease the impact of the pandemic on our esteemed taxpayers…

In response to requests by some taxpayers seeking clarification on the current administration of Stamp Duties Act in Nigeria, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) provides clarifications to guide taxpayers and the general public. Read and Download guidelines below: [pdf-embedder url=”https://lawbreed.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FIRS-Stamp-Duty-1.pdf” title=”FIRS-Stamp-Duty”] [mks_button size=”medium” title=”Click Here To Download Circular” style=”squared” url=”https://lawbreed.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FIRS-Stamp-Duty-1.pdf” target=”_self” bg_color=”#000000″ txt_color=”#FFFFFF” icon=”” icon_type=”” nofollow=”0″]