- Nigeria Customs Service has stopped collecting import VAT; the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) is now the sole VAT administrator as of January 1, 2026.
- The reform centralizes tax collection, improves efficiency, and eliminates duplication, with NRS overseeing all federally accruable taxes.
- VAT revenue surged to ₦1.08 trillion in January 2026, an 18.5% increase from December, due to better enforcement and expanded tax coverage.
- The VAT rate remains at 7.5%, but reforms broaden input VAT claims and adjust taxable items to support businesses and households.
- States’ share of VAT revenue increased to 55%, while the Federal Government’s share dropped to 10%, under a new revenue-sharing formula.
Source: zawya.com
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