From Promise to Punishment: Nigerians under Tinubu’s tax reforms, by Dr Tukur Madu Yemi When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, Nigerians were promised bold reforms that would usher in economic stability and prosperity. Central to these reforms was the pledge to broaden the nation’s revenue base through tax restructuring, with government officials projecting that increased revenue would fund development, reduce dependency on oil, and place Nigeria on a sustainable economic path. However, instead of being viewed as a progressive pathway to growth, these reforms are increasingly perceived...