Motorists allege extortion, fault proof of ownership validation ⬇️
•Want government to revert plan Motorists in the country have faulted the plan by Federal Government to collect N1, 000 for the certificate of proof of ownership. According to them, the collection of the fund is another way of extorting Nigerians from the myriad of dues by government from its citizens. They claimed that government…Motorists in the country have faulted the plan by Federal Government to collect N1, 000 for the certificate of proof of ownership.
The Guardian had reported that from next month, private and commercial motorists are to pay N1, 000 fee for proof of ownership certificates. He said government is just overburdening citizens with taxes, stressing that this is a case of double taxation. For Emmanuel Alade, it is a form of extortion, vehicle owners already pay from their noses to get their cars registered and also renew their particulars.
It was hitherto issued free to new vehicle owners but currently, the government wants to charge them for it. We should be more prepared because this is just the beginning.” He said the repository was to allow a seamless handshake between Nigeria Customs Service , all the 36 states’ vehicle administration offices, the police, the Federal Roads Safety Commission and of course National Automotive Design and Development Council .
“Now that the Joint Tax board seems to have rallied everyone to this common course, we should all embrace it. As I said the vehicle proof of ownership certificate derived from this legacy platform is compulsory for all the reasons listed: automotive development planning, security, transparency and accountability.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
FG: We’re improving tax collection NOT imposing new taxes | TheCableZacchaeus Adedeji, special adviser to the president on revenue, says the federal government has no intention to impose new taxes on Nigerians.
Read more »
FG warns against indiscriminate dumping of refuse | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsFederal Government on Thursday in Abuja warned Nigerians against indiscriminate dumping of refuse to avoid degrading the environment.
Read more »
Nigerians deserve actions on insecurity, not beautiful rhetorics, LP tells security chiefs | TheCableThe Labour Party (LP) has tasked the newly appointed service chiefs to hit the ground running and tackle insecurity in the country.
Read more »
Fuel subsidy removal: Publish details of savings, provide palliatives for Nigerians - CTA tells TinubuAmid the uncertainties surrounding the savings from fuel subsidy removal and palliative to cushion its effects on Nigerians, the Centre for Transparency
Read more »
God grant Tinubu long life to deliver Nigerians from suffering - Yul EdochieNollywood veteran actor, Yul Edochie on Wednesday prayed that God would grant President Bola Tinubu long life. Edochie said God would grant Tinubu long
Read more »
NBS: Nigerians paying more as prices of yam, rice, beans skyrocket | TheCableAs the prices of essential food items continue to skyrocket, Nigerians face an uphill battle in their fight against poverty. The soaring food inflation has exacerbated the poverty situation in the country, leaving many struggling to meet their basic needs.
Read more »