Any state attempt to seize VAT or other tax collection is likely to be fiercely contested by the federal government. The Court of Appeal in Abuja has granted an injunction pending an appeal for states to maintain the status quo, meaning that both Lagos and Rivers states are likely to desist from actually collecting VAT until a definitive judgment is made by the Supreme Court, which is likely to ultimately decide the issue.
Source: african.business
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