In a striking unused exertion to extend national income, the Nigerian government has reported the presentation of a “Peacefulness Control Levy” a assess on resting.
Beneath the unused approach, citizens will be charged a level rate of N50 for each hour of continuous rest, with a extra charge for wheezing, imagining of traveling overseas, or “sleeping as well profoundly amid office hours.”
“We’ve taken note that Nigerians are resting as well much,” said a government official. “And yet the economy isn’t making strides. Coincidence? We think not.”
The arrangement will be upheld through “smart sleeping pad technology” financed by a government credit from China. The Rest Observation Specialist (SSA) will too send specialists known as “Dream Screens”, who will arbitrarily visit homes at night to confirm compliance.
Open response has been blended. Whereas a few citizens are offended, others are taking the news lying down literally.
One man from Owerri said, “It’s awful sufficient we pay charge when we’re wakeful. Presently I’ll be saddled in my rest? What next breathing fee?”
The Serve of Dreams and Napping guaranteed the open that rest beneath open trees would stay “levy-exempt for now”, as long as it’s kept underneath 30 minutes and without a tangle.
Citizens are exhorted to begin practicing “tax-free micro-naps” amid discussions, sermons, and staff gatherings.