Nigeria, Jan. 2 -- In its New Year message, signed by its Executive Director, Amaka Biachi, CHARS-Africa acknowledged that Nigerians have been resilient and patient enough in the face of rising living costs, job insecurity and social uncertainty.
It urged governments at all levels to prioritise people-centred policies that will protect livelihoods and restore public trust.
The group expressed concern over emerging fiscal and economic reform directions, particularly proposed tax measures expected to take effect in 2026.
The organisation cautioned that poorly designed or inadequately consulted fiscal policies risk worsening hardship for already overburdened citizens and this will undermine confidence in governance.
"Taxation and economic ...