Workers across Nigeria are beginning to feel the impact of the country’s newly introduced tax reforms, as January 2026 salary payments reflect a reduction in Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) deductions and higher take-home pay.
This development was confirmed by Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, who noted growing feedback from employees whose net earnings have improved under the new tax framework.
According to Oyedele, the changes mark an important milestone in the implementation of the Tax Reform Acts, aimed at easing the tax burden on workers while improving fairness and efficiency in the personal income tax system.
To ensure smooth and uniform implementation across organisations, the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), is set to host a stakeholder engagement session targeted at professionals directly responsible for payroll and tax compliance.
The session, titled “Tax Reform Implementation Session for HR, Payroll and Tax Managers,” is designed to equip employers with clear guidance on applying the new personal income tax provisions and ensuring compliance with existing regulations.
Who should attend
The webinar is targeted at:
- HR Directors
- Payroll Managers
- Chief Financial Officers
- Tax Managers
- Senior executives overseeing employee compensation and payroll tax compliance
Event details
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM (Nigerian Time)
- Topic: Personal Income Tax Compliance Under the New Tax Reform Acts
- Format: Online (Zoom webinar)
Participants are required to register in advance, after which a confirmation email with joining details will be sent.
The committee says the engagement forms part of broader efforts to ensure that tax reforms translate into real benefits for employees while maintaining transparency and consistency in implementation by employers.
As Nigeria continues to adjust its fiscal policies, the early signs of increased take-home pay suggest the reforms may offer tangible relief for workers, provided stakeholders across the public and private sectors remain well informed and aligned.
