The Nigeria Customs Service has pledged to sustain efforts against money laundering and terrorist financing.
Although 74.4 per cent of households recognised the government’s right to collect taxes, their average trust in tax authorities stood at 2.01 on a four-point scale.
Mr Yusuf said reforms must deliver decent jobs, greater purchasing power, improved security and reduced poverty for households.
Mr Rabiu urged the government to ensure reforms translate into increased production, employment, and improved living standards.
Mr Shettima neither specified which of Mr Obi’s statistics he was disputing nor explained why he described them as “dubious”.
Mr Oyedele said economic success should be reflected in household incomes, employment and the ability of small businesses to expand.
The Office of the Tax Ombud says it is seeking a partnership with NIPOST to extend free tax complaint-resolution services to market traders and rural taxpayers.
Mr Oyedele said conventional lending alone would not meet the needs of businesses seeking to expand.
The CBN described JPMorgan’s proposed expansion as evidence of growing international interest in Nigeria’s financial markets.
The Development Bank of Nigeria has signed a $61 million gender-focused financing agreement with the African Development Bank to support women-led businesses.
