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November 9, 2024 No Responses

NLNG Bags FIRS’ Most Compliant Taxpayer Award

Nigeria LNG has received the prestigious award of Most Compliant Taxpayer by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) at the 2024 FIRS Day, which took place during the Lagos International Trade Fair.This recognition is part of the FIRS Compliant Taxpayer...

October 29, 2024 No Responses

Northern Govs Faults Proposed Tax Reform Bill

The Northern Governors Forum has kicked against the proposed Tax Reform Bill that was forwarded to the National Assembly. It stated that the proposed tax bill is against the interests of the North and other sub-nationals. In a communique read...

October 4, 2024 No Responses

Tinubu Submits Tax Reform Bills To NASS

The Senate has received President Bola Tinubu’s communication seeking consideration and passage of the proposed Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Bill to align with ongoing financial reforms of the Federal Government and enhance efficiency in tax compliance. The ...

May 31, 2024 No Responses

Committee Seeks Exception Of Manufacturers, Farmers From Withholding Tax

As part of measures to reduce tax burden on businesses, the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has proposed an exemption of manufacturers and farmers from paying withholding tax. Chairman of the Committee, Taiwo Oyedele di...

May 24, 2024 No Responses

FG To Increase Tax Collection Efficiency

Vice President Kashim Shettima says the Administration of President Bola Tinubu is targeting to increase the efficiency of tax collection in the country as he reassures Nigerians that there is no plan to impose more taxes on the citizens. He...

January 31, 2024 No Responses

Court Adjourns Suit Against Proof Of Vehicle Ownership Levy

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned a suit seeking to stop the imposition of an annual levy for a certificate of proof of vehicle ownership in the country till March 4, 2024. The Federal Government had in...

November 22, 2023 No Responses

FG To Shipping Firms: Reconcile Tax Books With FIRS Before Dec 31

The Nigerian Government has directed all international shipping companies operating in the country to reconcile their books with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) before December 31, 2023. Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji w...

October 6, 2023 No Responses

Divestments Of Oil Assets: NCDMB Warns Against Reduction In Compliance, Tax Revenue

The ongoing and planned divestments of onshore assets by some international operating oil and gas companies (IOCs) and subsequent acquisition by Nigerian operating companies must not be allowed to impact negatively on the level of compliance with the Nigerian ...

August 23, 2023 No Responses

FG, States Share N966b For July

For the Month of July 2023, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared N966.110 billion revenue to the Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils (LGCs). The amount is higher than the N907. 054 billion shared in June, out...

July 11, 2023 No Responses

FIRS Extends Due Date For Filing 2023 Companies Income Tax Returns

Companies that were unable to file Income Tax returns for the 2023 year of assessment (YOA) that fell due on the 30th of June 2023 have been given up to 31st August, 2023 to submit their returns to the Federal...

July 8, 2023 No Responses

Tinubu Raises Committee On Tax Reforms

President Bola Tinubu has established a presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms. In a statement on Friday, Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Dele Alake, revealed that the committee will be chaired by Fiscal Policy Partne...

July 7, 2023 No Responses

NECA Lauds Tinubu’s Tax Reforms, Seeks More Modifications

The Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended steps taken by President Bola Tinubu to create conducive business climate in Nigeria through strategic tax reforms. Director-General, NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, mad...

June 8, 2023 No Responses

FIRS, LIRS, Seal MoU On Joint Tax Audit, Investigation

The Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) have issued a public notice on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both agencies to establish a Joint FIRS and LIRS Audit and Investigation Team aimed...

April 17, 2023 No Responses

NECA Rejects Fresh Tax Hike

Any attempt by the Federal Government to increase taxes will lead to a negative impact on households, individuals and businesses, the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), has warned. NECA’s Director-General, Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, in a s...