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Lagos generated N1.3 trillion in 2024 – Official
The Commissioner for Finance, Abayomi Oluyomi, said the state had already collected N333 billion in IGR for 2025.
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The Commissioner for Finance, Abayomi Oluyomi, said the state had already collected N333 billion in IGR for 2025.
The NBA urges Lagosians not to pay new land use charge.
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The legislation has been a subject of controversies in recent weeks.
The group says the rates prescribed, now subjected to reduction, is based on a fraudulently extractive foundation.
“They planned to block the Third Mainland Bridge and occupy some critical public infrastructures in Lagos."
The LUC law generated controversy among the public.
The state follows closely on the footsteps of Lagos, but with caution.
The Land Use Charge has been a subject of controversies in recent weeks.
The NBA is set to lead a protest over the hike.
Widespread outrage greets the government’s announcement of increases in land use charges.
Discount applicable to payments made within 15 days of receipt of demand notice.
Government warns defaulters would have their properties sealed and face prosecution.