50 Exemptions and a Billion Questions for Nigeria’s Tax Future, by Adebisi Adams Oyeshakin The new tax reform in Nigeria is not just about who will pay—it is also about who will not. In a move that blends compassion with calculation, the Federal Government has...

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

FIRS, RMAFC Form Committee to Enhance Tax Compliance    The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) have inaugurated a joint technical committee to strengthen tax revenue monitoring and boost fiscal sustainability across Nigeria’s three tiers of government. The inauguration...

Tax-Exempted Firms Inject N2.53tn into Nigerian Economy - FG   The Federal Government has revealed that the 107 companies which it granted tax exemptions collectively invested N2.53tn into the Nigerian economy before securing approvals. The companies committed to investing a substantial amount across various critical sectors of...

Ten Banks Contribute N987bn in Taxes to FG   Ten commercial banks in Nigeria paid a combined N987.40bn in corporate income tax to the Federal Government in the 2024 financial year. This sum was disclosed in the banks’ consolidated and separate financial statements for the year ended...