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Nigerians react to suspension of Tax, Import Duties on food commodities

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July 8, 2024

Nigerians react to suspension of Tax, Import Duties on food commodities

Nigerians have taken to X formerly called Twitter reacting to president Tinubu-led government’s suspension of duties, tariffs, and taxes on specific food items imported through land and sea borders, Topnaija.ng reports.

This online news platform understands that the 150-day duty-free is part of the Presidential Accelerated Stabilization and Advancement Plan, an initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at achieving food security and economic stability in Nigeria.

While some X users applauded the federal government’s move, others criticized the decision.

See tweets below:

https://x.com/yowonfola/status/1810351808629399683

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Zaccheus Ukhueleigbe

Ukhueleigbe Zaccheus is a seasoned journalist who has spent over seven years working as a writer, reporter, Public Relations executive and Editor at Topnaija.ng He is graduate of Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Lagos and Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo.