Tax ID Controversy: Not Mandatory for Ordinary Nigerians to Open Bank Accounts - FG Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has dismissed claims that all Nigerians must obtain a Tax Identification Number (Tax ID) before opening or maintaining bank...

Telecom Users Rejoice as FG Drops Levy 5%   The Federal Government has abolished the five per cent excise duty previously imposed on telecommunications services, including voice calls and data usage, in a move expected to ease cost pressures on millions of Nigerians. The National Orientation Agency...

The Federal Government’s major tax reform laws, enacted on June 26, 2025, have officially been published in the government’s Gazette, marking a significant milestone in the country’s fiscal policy framework.

‎The Federal Government has dismissed claims that a new 5 percent surcharge on fuel has been introduced, clarifying that the provision has existed since 2007 under the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Act.

No ₦500 Fuel Surcharge in January 2026 — Taiwo Oyedele The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has dismissed reports suggesting that Nigerians will begin paying a ₦500 surcharge on fuel purchases starting January 2026. Oyedele, in a statement...

The Federal Government has commenced the rollout of a national Electronic Fiscal System to modernise Nigeria’s tax administration, curb evasion, and enhance transparency in revenue collection.