By Muhammad Idris and Deji Abdulwahab The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has urged the Office of the Tax Ombudsman to create more awareness for Nigerians to understand its roles in the nation’s tax sector. Idris gave the advice on Monday at the unveiling of theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has advised building professionals to keep up with government policies and new tax changes so they can stay relevant in the changing construction industry. Its Chairman, FCT Chapter, Mr John Zaki, made the call during the institute’s Annual General Meeting andContinue Reading
Tax By Segun Giwa The Ondo State Government has announced plans to clampdown on revenue officials mounting roadblocks for tax and levy collections across the state. The Acting Chairman, Ondo State Revenue Service(ODRIS), Mr Bayo Rojugbokan, disclosed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Akure onContinue Reading
Tax By Nana Musa The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), has set March 31 deadline for all taxable individuals resident in the FCT to file their annual income tax returns. This is contained in a statement issued by the Head, Corporate Communications, FCT-IRS, Mr Mustapha Sumaila, in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The House of Representatives has clarified that a probe into the annual losses from tax concessions and waivers was not a witch-hunt, but a move to strengthen incentive administration, protect public funds, and restore confidence in government support programmes. The Chairman of theContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (TAS), an NGO, has advised the Federal Government to view taxation not merely as a revenue generation tool, but as a “social contract” essential for inclusive economic growth and public accountability. The Director of TAS, Dr Samuel Amadi, madeContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Mr Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has urged residents to report any council official demanding cash or directing payments into private accounts. Maikalangu also warned against impostors posing as revenue officials, announcing a full transition to automated tax collection from Jan. 1,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) says the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 will enhance foreign investment and empower Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The group disclosed this in a policy statement signed by its Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, on Tuesday. Akinsiju said the law,Continue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, (ICAN), has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing into law four tax reform bills on key areas of Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue framework. Malam Haruna Yahaya, the 61st President of the institute gave the commendation at the investiture of SaniContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Nigeria is building a tax administration that will be effective in revenue mobilisation and also responsive to challenges faced by tax payers. The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite said this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the TaxADR Roundtable, with the theme “unlocking Revenue andContinue Reading
