According to an exclusive report by SaharaReporters, Zacchaeus Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), is preparing to celebrate his birthday in a lavish event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on January 6, despite ongoing public scrutiny over controversial tax reforms.
Multiple sources told SaharaReporters that high-profile guests are expected, including Seyi Tinubu (son of President Bola Tinubu) and other influential political and business figures described as the “who’s who” in Nigeria’s power circles.
One source revealed: “FIRS Chairman Zach Adedeji will celebrate his birthday in Dubai on January 6. Seyi Tinubu and several top political and business figures will be in attendance.”
The planned extravagance comes amid intense backlash against allegations that key provisions in Nigeria’s new tax laws were altered after passage by the National Assembly, potentially favoring powerful interests.
As detailed in the SaharaReporters report, President Bola Tinubu confirmed on December 30, 2025, that the new tax laws including those effective from June 26, 2025, and others starting January 1, 2026 would proceed as scheduled.
Tinubu described the reforms as essential for a fairer fiscal system, not for raising taxes, but to harmonize and modernize it.However, controversy erupted in December 2025 when House of Representatives member Abdussamad Dasuki alleged discrepancies between the legislatively approved versions and the gazetted copies.
Despite calls from stakeholders to suspend implementation pending resolution, the government proceeded on January 1, 2026.For the full exclusive details and sources, read the original report on https://saharareporters.com/2026/01/03/exclusive-nigerian-revenue-agency-firs-chairman-zach-adedeji-plans-lavish-birthday-dubai
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