0.5% Cybersecurity Levy: There is Some Ambiguity With the Law - Ndume

It's no surprise that President Tinubu has directed the suspension of the cybersecurity levy, throughout his political career he has demonstrated the ability to listen to feedback from policies. The law is not particularly clear on what party involved in an e-transaction, will be responsible for the 0.5% levy
Sen. Ali Ndume, Senate Chief Whip
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[@onyekafrank8147]

Fear of Rufia nd Ruben abati on aris is d beginning of wisdom

[@amazinggrace6798]

I tells U sincerely.....Rufai and Abati plus that Afin that destroyed Umahi ego about that coastal Lagos-Calabar road contract due process compliance...

[@estheraleghe3301]

The descriptor “Afin” is derogatory!

[@emmanuelskilful2489]

D fear of Rufai and and Dr. Reuben Abati is the beginning of wisdom 4 all Nigerian politicians. Thank u Arise news 4 changing d landscape of journalism in Nigeria and having great sincere journalists in your media house. It's a breath of fresh air now

[@abeladeyinka829]

Senator Ndume, when will you guys in the senate make laws that will remove Nigerians out of JOBLESSNESS and POVERTY?

[@fataionutube]

When one listens to answers like these from such level of leadership position, all that one can say is May God save Nigeria

[@graceomojeowho8888]

Just see how rude and arrogant and prideful they speak as if they are doing the citizens a favour what a shame

[@alexholiness7361]

Lawless country and criminal govt

[@eromonseleodalo6292]

The fear of Rufai🤩 Oseni and Ayo 🥰 interviews is the begining of wisdom for Nigeria Politicians and Public office Holders 😂😂

[@okoliepaulalexander6609]

Lawmaker not lawyer making law for the lawyers. Hahahahah

[@felixodili9069]

The government that told Nigerians that they will hit the ground running is now saying is just one year. APC Party has failed woefully.

[@walternwosu3533]

Mad people everywhere, greedy, wicked old set of thieves.

[@bankolegbolahan2521]

FROM PDP TO LP. NA WA OOO

[@dahtguyromeo]

His newspaper allowance will pay atleast 50 Civil servants.😂😂

[@allpurposetemple5600]

You are so funny Mdume

[@zephaniahzaiki-balogun8423]

Nitty-gritty, not needy greedy

[@chidinmanneji8219]

Sen Ndume, Sir. Any policies on a tax on companies..organizations, Entrepreneurs, producers; import duty, etc, the common man gets the heat. Just like the Fuel subsidy removal that affected every living being in the county including those who have no car or Generators. They shop in the same markets including farmers who use little money to make a pot of soup before the fuel subsidy removal.

[@FreddyTams]

This is supposed to be amongst the most experienced senators. Nigeria is really in a mess.

[@voicecommunities4810]

It is NOT for individual Nigerians to pay for Cyber Security. It is Businesses, Corporations, Banks etc who bear the cost of cybersecurity. The FG is even allocating 40% of this cybersecurity levy directly to the National Security Adviser's Office. The Office of the NSA only reports to the President of the country and will NOT give any account for the funds received. The cybersecurity levy will generate up to N3 Trillion Naira in the first year alone! Can anyone name ANY civilised country in this world that has imposed a cybersecurity levy on its citizens?

[@NDC2018]

Thank you.

[@christyabba8600]

The payment will still bounce back to individuals and the masses to make this payment because these organizations will definitely shift the burden to the masses. The masses are really suffering in this country, the taxes are just too much and high

[@josephojeli1427]

Any time i listen to this people i feel sick. You guys made laws and u are saying u are in hurry and the law is confusing, a law u guys worked on. Calling on all Nigeria to help you do ur job and u guys collect all this huge allowances

[@amazinggrace6798]

Only mad n sick ppl like them dnt get sick when they listen to half or no brain leaders we have in power in this country

[@onyejiharrison8316]

Don't mind them, they know what they passed. They are just back tracking because of the public outcry.

[@okolosigodsaveuzuazomaro1887]

All hail to Reuben Abati and ruffire oseni 😂😂😅

[@josephojeli1427]

Saying the burden won't be on the people how? If is on businessess indirectly the masses will still pay for it indirectly

[@androidgreen]

After collecting criminal salaries this fools in the national assembly cant even scrutinise a 6 page bill and are blaming the public for their own incompetence. We have suffered in Nigeria

[@amazinggrace6798]

They only scrutinize kick backs .padding .. Bulkachunwa.... election tribunal

[@gabrielakakporo9783]

When they are asked a question that reveals their short comings they'll call it interrogation🤣 How many of their bills do they really make public b4 passing to law? When they fail for what there're paid for then they start searching for who to take blame.

[@onon7687]

It is because they don’t represent the people, but are a rubber stamp of the executive. All they needed to do was get their constituents feedback before their ascent to know it wouldn’t be a popular bill. I’ll take a proactive thoughtful president any day over a “listening” president who is bumbling and stumbling through governance. This should continue to serve as a reminder to the masses, if you don’t let your voices be heard, these greedy “representatives” will steal, steal, steal. We have power in numbers.

[@Divinity11112]

Ogboro administration 😮

[@knd-z3]

They passed something without clearly understanding it. What a shame.

[@sunnychinweze]

Thank you Ojy, for pointing out that laps on the side of the senators, you really got under his skin and put on defense.

[@ernestnnadi7249]

HahaHahahahaha that's not interview but an interrogation 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Nigeria my kwantry

[@luckykoku4639]

Needy greedy😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@OduduwaFC]

Don’t mind the senator my dear .. they must be able to stand up to interrogative interviews.. having said that I am a fan of senator Ndume particularly that he supports Death Penalty for CORRUPTION.. This is understandably about time if indeed we are serious to abolish this scourge in our society.

[@kudirataduke]

Mr Senator, mention any country that's taking 5% out of withdrawal in a bank apart from all other taxes, or any country that'll take from poor masses to enrich politicians, pay poor salaries and sell products at the same rate as countries taking care of their masses, or subsidizing without making noise about it, only in Nigeria is where a poor citizen, elders, young ones, etc. will not have free medicals...

[@endy7848]

Just look at the kind of senator Nigeria has. It’s a shame.

[@olaadams01]

Every country, including the "almighty" USA, has cyber security issues. They take care of that as part of their obligations to tax payers and the country at large. They did not come up with another tax or levies. Every country on earth are fighting cyber crimes. But only Nigeria is paying cyber crime levies. Cyber crime is even low in Nigeria. It may be a bit frequent or common, but when you compare with developed countries in term of amount involved or magnitude, you will discover that we are still save.

[@amazinggrace6798]

They only copy USA when it suits them if not we r nescient democracy during election irregularities n rigging n calling a winner without evidence

[@sundayignatiusaluchukwu5086]

Part of hitting the ground running is adding pain, untold hardship and frustration.... You must be interviewed and interrogated because most times politicians lie about most things they say and do.

[@sundayignatiusaluchukwu5086]

Politicians easily forget they can only rule when we have a country...This untold pain, hardship and frustration caused by years of political lies and corruption

[@60ezekiel]

Needy gritty....😂😂 Abegi! Why do we get such silly people to govern us...By the time you tax banks or financial institutions , telecom and other businesses nigeria being nigeria the common man will bare the burden of this new policy...that goes without saying!!

[@mudiagaakpokwaye2795]

Nonsense set of people.

[@amazinggrace6798]

Over serious nonsense and mad one for that matter ..n am not sure that will or can ever change for better

[@quickfix9948]

Our political elite in Nigeria continue to show their lack of knowledge of the requirements for Nigeria to prosper. Senator Ndume feels the law doesn’t affect the common man. We seek foreign direct investment and globally, Africa is seen as over taxed making it unattractive to foreign industrial giants. Without these companies, how do you create the quality jobs that the citizens want?

[@graceaina4898]

Even if it is paid by business owners and the bank, the masses will still be the one that will still pay because it will be included in the price of goods and services at the Long run

[@knd-z3]

Keeps calling cyber, cyber, cyber. Una for ask am to define cyber. Una no see boarder and internal security to pass something on. Mchew

[@nwananka]

For those of of that watch on weekends know adesua and orjy hit harder than Rufai and Rueben 😅

[@okechukwuchibueze9443]

All these grandpas in senate has nothing to offer, the world has gone beyond them. They can't impact Nigeria positively technological wise or any form .

[@cozmik_kay]

How is taxing pay help fix cybersecurity?? That’s the main question

[@christrescuneministryev]

When we the Law look into the unmerited wages and expenditure of both thr Executive and Legislative arm of Government. When will the law look into the corrupt and inpunitive Rulings of the Court that perpetually keep Nigerians enslave When will the law into the corrupt practices ine banking systems and every big man investments in nigeria Only God can judge you all

[@michaelabule]

Stop referring these criminals as distinguished. There's nothing distinguished about these heartless fellas.

[@clementgeorge2015]

Ali Ndume does not want to be questioned, he was challenging Seun Okinbaloye of interrogating him and now he's afraid of Rufai/Reuben interview for the same reason. It's laughable

[@joebestikechukwu5158]

Ndume every one intro getting you abi?

[@quickfix9948]

When these men say Nigerians should “corporate with government”, I laugh. Nigerians have always cooperated with government, it is government that has not cooperated with Nigerians. Government needs to be more financially disciplined that is all we ask in return.

[@bray354]

If you can't stand the heat, don't go into the kitchen. The truth is always hard to swallow. Ndume just exposed his likes, whom would rather be pampered by weak journalists; that would allow them to get away with murder. Though he quickly recovered from him gaffe, but it was clear that his intention was to rubbish Rufai and Abati because those two refused to be cowered in his and likes presence. It's only in dictatorial democracy that a public officer dictates and moderates the parameters and modes of an interview done with an aim to exact accountability and transparency. I hope the likes of Rufai, Abati, Seun among others won't kowtow to this "cold water" tactics with an aim to hide the truth from the public. Well done Ojy, you stood your ground, Rufai, Abati and Ayo would be much proud of you.

[@user-Whiteshadow]

So these guys sent out Rufai and Rueben to allow this man get interviewed. Yet he was scared of Ojinika. They answer like they’re doing Nigerians a huge favour doing what they were elected to do, so shabbily.

[@FADAECHO5656]

😂Law makers should be legally experts... 😂Hurry to do or go where?.... 😂 This same hurry is repeated in removing fuel subsidy and others... 😂 High sense of incompetency and incredibility on the side of lawmakers... 😢Needy-greedy or nitty-gritty is a fraudulent language to commit political fallacy for exclusiveness..😢 😢Blind people leading the wise people....😮

[@gbengaafolabi440]

The fact that you're putting in place a new law does not mean it must come with additional financial burdens on the citizenry. You guys are really going too far pushing the people against the wall 😡😡😡

[@veronicawarren7927]

What you are afraid of those two you cannot come with lied or popoganda

[@gbengaafolabi440]

This man is dumber than dumb.....all those mentioned agencies will end up transferring the burden to the common man on the street 😔😔😔

[@chijikeopara7110]

As much as I respect Senator Ndume, he should shut his mouth because they have intentionally refused to tackle this cyber/ public office corruption. What happened to Gbaja, Betta Edu, Hitech, buying SUVs and erecting edifices, when the citizens are dying and starving. Their focus should be on the welfare of Nigerians for now and not image of Nigeria. Their activities cause more harm than that of Yahoo boyz.

[@franklyn-valokeke269]

Lack of knowledge as a senator is disaster

[@henrymedi4348]

Don't celebrate yet, the key word is "suspended" which doesn't mean repealed. Until they repeal it, it might go the way of the electricity bill. It could come back as levy of certain amounts of transfers, such as 1 million thresholds or put back quietly.

[@graceaina4898]

You are correct

[@yakee54]

One of the most arrogant senators you will ever hear.

[@p_jao5758]

Sir,sen Ndume indicted you that you are not a thorough journalist

[@ogbodovalentineamandi422]

Someone is harassing the press for not doing the job you’re paid to do. Entitlement mentality. Just wear agbda for nothing.

[@lawnigeria2133]

Incompetent senator. Interrogation and interview my foot. Law maker and not lawyer? You couldn't use the legal support available to you at the National Assembly, with a whole department of lawyers to look at the "nitty-gritty" whatever that means? You were in a hurry? What is that? Nonsense. It's your responsibility and duty for which you are overpaid!

[@igbokwevictor7675]

I can count up to four policies that were introduced by this govt and got suspened or cancelled.Why can't a govt have a well thought out plan before coming public. It's now very obvious why this govt has not made any positive impact on Nigerians. Their cronies eating fat while poor Nigerians are going through pain. Sen Ndume can only decieve those that choses to listen to his story.