Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has asked the Senate to amend sections of the Tax Reform Bills that conflict with the Shariah law.

In a memorandum submitted to the Senate Committee on Finance, the council argued that any provisions contradicting Islamic legal principles would be unconstitutional and should be removed.

The memorandum also recommended replacing the term "ecclesiastical" in the bills with "religious" to ensure inclusivity and prevent the perception that some religious groups were excluded.

Additionally, NSCIA urged lawmakers to address all major technical, political, and social concerns from different stakeholders to ensure fairness and nationwide acceptance.

Despite these con...