Following the recent proposal made by the Federal Government, Nigerians have expressed outrage over Bola Tinubu’s plan to implement a 5% tax on telecom services, gaming, and betting activities, labeling it ‘extortion against the poor.’
This proposal has ignited widespread outcry as citizens face escalating living costs. Many believe the new tax will place an unfair burden on low-income earners who depend on these services for communication and entertainment.
Many reacted with shock and disbelief, while others seemed unsurprised, stating they expected more from Tinubu because his know for taxation changes on X, formerly known as Twitter.”
@Ishow_leck said The only thing we won’t pay tax on in this country is the air we’re breathing. We failed our people.
@henrie089 while looking at the situation of the country said “Tax are always shifted to consumers,” while stating that “The Nigerian population is struggling what is is with not providing jobs and taxing people.”
@davidoghe he said Caesar don outshine God for this matter ooo, Caesar just dey add tax for everything for every market day. Long live Kee Dem Yong.
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@Aa4ke said in her personal view, it’s super worrying that the only strategy to generate funds visible to me by this administration is tax dependent. I have not read any news where new opportunities are explored that is not at the detriment of the citizens.
@AAbdulbaqe47069 while expressing his anger said Tax on betting na una dey recharge my sporty account coz I no get o…una mama no dash me money buh una one dey comot tax from my money shey Tpain no deserve big swear like dis.
@Abdullahil35308 said “Extortion of the highest order against the poor,Tinubu is terrible Wallahi”
@heroguy360 said Our leaders will not relent until they start imposing taxes on the free air God has given to us. Even though tax everything they still cannot improve or impact on lives or the economy The solution they know to improve the economy and move the country forward is tax upon tax.
@kardinalnorth said When we’re all tired of begging a govt that doesn’t understand nor listens, we’ll do the needful. We’ll speak in a language we all know they understand. Until then, let’s keep pretending while they’re being overfed off our dividends.
@in0sl33p said Extortive governance. Nigerians can only take this for so long, there will be a snap soon, if all these continues.
@festarcy while questioning said But in the address to the senate committee on finance by the FIRS chief he said there’s not going to be any new tax or any increase to the existing tax. So where’s this 5% coming from?
@Merit2theworld said “the way call cards and data finishes these days like breeze, so we never see anything self. Maybe 100 naira recharge go just be flashing (beeps).
@prosperbwealth said, Let’s give the FG full 3 points on this one. They Make sure the citizens remain poor and hopeless so that election wisdom will spread across the land. Sapa must touch everybody. Even those wey no wan register companies.
As the country grapples with economic challenges, the proposed tax has ignited debates on the government’s policies and their impact on the most vulnerable.
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