Anaba Calls For Tax Moratorium For Media

By Lawrence Mpama

As the weight of the economic reforms of the present administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, bites harshly on the formal and informal businesses in the Country, especially the media. The President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Mr Eze Anaba, has called on Mr President to intervene to save the Nigerian media by granting a waiver for printing materials and electrical equipment for both the print and electronic outfits.

Anaba, who made the call on behalf of the Nigerian media, lamented that the present economic realities in the country have put the media in distress. He therefore appeal for a 10-year corporate tax relief from the federal government.

The Guild  president presented the demands on behalf of the media on Wednesday 12th November, 2025, during the opening ceremony of the All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC), with the theme “Democratic Governance and National Cohesion: The Role of Editors”, held at the banquet hall of the Presidential villa Conference Hall, Abuja.

He emphasized that the economic situation in the country has forced some media houses to shut down, while some that struggle to operate cannot pay workers’ salaries.

The NGE boss also called for tax Moratorium, the establishment of low-interest loans for the media, and a digital transformation and innovation fund to take care of journalists.

The Guild president further  call for Media Freedom and Safety Charter to protect journalists from overzealous security personnel, and hostile environment.