The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has directed banks, stockbrokers, and other financial institutions in Nigeria to begin deducting a 10 per cent withholding tax on interest earned from short-term …
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FIRS Collects Record N47.39tn in Two Years Under Zacch Adedeji
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has achieved a record N47.39 trillion in tax revenue between October 2023 and September 2025 under Chairman Zacch Adedeji, surpassing its target by 15% …
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Ogun Revenue Chief Backs Tax Enforcement to Curb Non-Compliance and Boost State Income
The Executive Chairman of the Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS), Mr. Olugbenga Olaleye, has said that tax enforcement remains a crucial part of Nigeria’s tax system, especially in the …
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Nigeria’s New Tax Law Takes Effect in 2026, Sets N800,000 Income Threshold and N100 Million Turnover for Companies
Nigeria’s new tax reform law has been officially signed and will take effect from the 2026 fiscal year. The new law introduces several changes aimed at improving compliance, easing the …
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Ekiti Commends SoftAlliance for Driving Revenue Growth with Digital Tax Solutions
Ekiti State government has commended its technology partner, SoftAlliance, for playing a major role in modernising the state’s revenue collection system through its flagship digital solutions, SoftTax and the Central …
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Dogara Says Tinubu’s Tax Reform Will Shape Nigeria’s Economic Future
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has described President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms as the most ambitious economic overhaul in Nigeria in recent history. He predicted that …
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FIRS and EFCC Strengthen Partnership to Boost Tax Compliance and Protect Public Revenue
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have renewed their pledge to work more closely together in order to strengthen Nigeria’s tax compliance …
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The Federal Government has announced that Tax Identification Numbers (Tax ID) will become compulsory for Nigerians and organisations involved in banking, insurance, stock trading, and other allied services starting from …
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South Africans Urged to Take Note of Medical Tax Claims
As South Africans continue with the 2025 tax season, new details have emerged about how taxpayers can benefit from medical tax claims beyond the usual medical aid credits. Many citizens …
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FIRS Cautions Taxpayers on Hiding Transactions as E-Invoicing System Goes Live
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has warned taxpayers against the temptation of concealing business transactions under the new National E-Invoicing Solution, also known as the Merchant-Buyer Model. The agency …