The city of New York claims the government of Nigeria owes her $4.1 to $16 million in real estate taxes and interest on the Manhattan building that houses Consulate General of Nigeria. The building is located at 828 2nd Ave. (Corner of 44th St. & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY 10017, U.S.A.
New York City on Monday filed a lawsuit against Nigeria in US federal court demanding payment for back taxes and interest. Generally, globally, diplomatic offices are tax exempt, and this is the case in the U.S. New York City argues parts of Nigeria’s building had been used for commercial purposes, including housing of Nigeria Airways offices.
Posted: at 13-01-2010 02:47 PM (15 years ago) | Upcoming
enogieru at 14-01-2010 09:39 AM (15 years ago) (m)
Generally, globally, diplomatic offices are tax exempt but they argue that nigeria also uses it for commercial purposes.Why shld the government do such a thing same building for consulate and commercial purposes?
Posted: at 14-01-2010 09:39 AM (15 years ago) | Upcoming
Generally, globally, diplomatic offices are tax exempt but they argue that nigeria also uses it for commercial purposes.Why shld the government do such a thing same building for consulate and commercial purposes?
u no trust...Naija ppl fit commercialize anytin
2.0.
Posted: at 14-01-2010 11:07 AM (15 years ago) | Addicted Hero
enogieru at 15-01-2010 04:37 PM (15 years ago) (m)
Quote from: Toks-E on 14-01-2010 11:07 AM
Quote from: enogieru on 14-01-2010 09:39 AM
Generally, globally, diplomatic offices are tax exempt but they argue that nigeria also uses it for commercial purposes.Why shld the government do such a thing same building for consulate and commercial purposes?
u no trust...Naija ppl fit commercialize anytin
if possible them fit sell okro and egusi inside the building like teachers dey do 4 school!
Posted: at 15-01-2010 04:37 PM (15 years ago) | Upcoming
Make we face the truth, why should they use the building for commercial purposes? make dem pay the tax na, but make America take time na, this kin money wey dem dey call so, na White house dem wan sale?
no matter how incorrect ur time is, it will be correct twice a day.
Posted: at 16-01-2010 12:29 PM (15 years ago) | Hero
Make we face the truth, why should they use the building for commercial purposes? make dem pay the tax na, but make America take time na, this kin money wey dem dey call so, na White house dem wan sale?
no matter how incorrect ur time is, it will be correct twice a day.
Posted: at 16-01-2010 01:09 PM (15 years ago) | Hero
nesta4christ at 16-01-2010 04:35 PM (15 years ago) (m)
nigeria self everything about nigeria dem don spoil, their name no 2 good again, now a whole nigeria dey hole taxes wetin dey worry dat country self? make una wey day inside d country help tell d govt to pay America their money. last time nigeria person won go bomb America now the same nigeria no won pay their taxes
Posted: at 16-01-2010 04:35 PM (15 years ago) | Newbie
elusakin at 16-01-2010 04:44 PM (15 years ago) (m)
I wonder where the Nigeria govt is, US is bringing the fight to them and they are cowing like shit.
That's the problem when there's no leader who is strong enough to challenge 'the mighty' like Obasanjo. There has been a silent grudge between Nigeria and US governments during Obasanjo term, US wanted to have a military base in Nigeria and Obasanjo refused. During their 'alleged fight against terrorist', they asked Nigeria Army to join the campaign, Obasanjo declined.
I guess Mutallab gave them a very cheap window to really victimize my dear nation. God bless Nigeria, and to hell with America.
Posted: at 16-01-2010 04:44 PM (15 years ago) | Upcoming