A High Court sitting in Abuja has thrown out a lawsuit aimed at halting the planned rollout of Nigeria’s new tax framework, paving the way for its implementation from January 1, 2026.
In a judgment delivered by Justice Kawu, the court held that the claimants did not present sufficient legal justification to warrant stopping the enforcement of the new tax laws. According to the judge, the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate that allowing the policy to take effect would result in irreparable harm or violate any established legal principles that would justify judicial intervention.
The court’s decision effectively removes the last legal obstacle to the commencement of the reforms. As a result, the Federal Government, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and the National Assembly are now free to proceed with preparations for the enforcement of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 as scheduled.
The ruling is seen as a significant step in the government’s broader efforts to reform the country’s tax system, improve revenue generation, and strengthen fiscal governance. With the court’s dismissal of the suit, attention is expected to shift toward public sensitization, administrative readiness, and compliance measures ahead of the January 2026 start date.
Legal analysts note that the judgment reinforces the principle that courts will not interfere with policy implementation unless clear evidence of legal injury or constitutional breach is established.
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