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95% of informal sector should be exempted from paying taxes, says Taiwo Oyedele
The federal government is working on a system that will provide tax relief to 95 per cent of…
Sugar-sweetened beverages tax will reduce excessive consumption, diseases: FG
The federal government has described sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) tax as the most effective way of reducing excessive consumption…
FIRS suspends implementation of VAT guidelines
By Stanley Onyeka The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced the postponement of the implementation guidelines for…
FIRS offers waiver for unpaid tax penalties, interests
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has approved amnesty on penalties and interests for outstanding tax liabilities. The…
FIRS tasks shipping firms to obey the law on crude oil lifting
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has tasked foreign shipping companies lifting crude oil from Nigeria with strict…
Tax committee to cut over 200 taxes, levies to boost economic growth
The Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform (PCFPTR), yesterday, said its target is to remove impediments…
Tax Tribunal slams MTN with $72.5m in fines to FIRS
The Lagos State division of the Tax Appeal Tribunal has ordered MTN Nigeria Communications to pay about $72,55million…
Nigeria urges Member States to endorse UN Tax Convention
Nigeria on Wednesday called on Member States to endorse the proposed resolution on Tax Convention that would ensure…
Under me, FIRS will be data-driven, signposted by merit: Adedeji
The Acting Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, has tasked staff of the agency…
Presidential committee invites memoranda on fiscal policy, tax reforms
The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee announces the Commencement of Stakeholder Engagements and Call for Memoranda…