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CAN demands public apology from FIRS over Easter message

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CAN says the FIRS’ Easter message 'Jesus paid your debt, not your taxes” was insensitive

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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the FIRS message was “Jesus paid your debt, not your taxes”. “As a nation that prides itself on religious harmony and peaceful coexistence, we are deeply concerned by the recurrence of provocative messages around religious holidays. Critics have argued that while tax compliance is important, public messages should be inclusive and respectful of all religious groups to avoid fueling tensions in the country.

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