Oxfam in Nigeria has sounded an alarm over the troubling trend of massive tax evasion by the country’s wealthiest citizens, as millions of Nigerians continue to suffer from hunger and poverty. The organization disclosed that more than 99% of wealthy Nigerians evade taxes, exacerbating the country’s inequality crisis. The revelation came during the presentation of two comprehensive reports—“Income and Wealth Inequality in Nigeria: Trends and Drivers” and “Taxing the Rich: Fair Tax Monitor”—in Abuja. The studies, conducted in partnership with the Tax Justice Network Africa and the Civil Society Legislative…
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CISLAC Calls for Increased Budget Allocation for Persons with Disabilities
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the Nigerian government to prioritize the needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs) by significantly increasing the budget allocation to foster a more inclusive governance process in Nigeria. Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), Executive Director of CISLAC, issued this call in a statement on Thursday, emphasizing the necessity of addressing the serious socio-economic challenges faced by PWDs to ensure their full participation in Nigeria’s socio-economic and political landscape. “This crucial step is necessary to address the serious socio-economic challenges faced by PWDs…
Read MoreKano Emirate Tussle: CISLAC Calls for Immediate Action to Preserve Peace and Stability
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing power tussle involving the reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and the dethroned Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero. CISLAC warns that these developments threaten to plunge Kano State into chaos and anarchy, undermining the peace and stability of the broader Northern Nigeria region. The Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, issued a stern warning against any attempts to exploit the situation to declare a state of emergency in Kano State. He stated, “Such actions…
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