Nigeria’s tax law delivers early pay gains for workers

    Ayomide Odunlami | Top Stories | Jan 29, 2026    
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Nigeria’s new tax law is already translating into higher take-home pay for several formal sector workers, with January salaries reflecting reduced Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) deductions, according to early payroll data and human resource managers.

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