Lagos Governor Signs VAT Bill Into Law

GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu signing the Bill into Law on Friday

Written by Victor Ezeja

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the Value Added Tax (VAT) Bill into law.

The State House of Assembly had on Thursday September, 9th, 2021, passed the Bill.

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The Law seeks to empower the state government to “impose and charge VAT on certain goods and services.”

The signing was done at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, on Friday.

Victor Ezeja

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Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.

Victor Ezeja

Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.

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