Times are hard. Really hard. The economy is in recession, and inflation is creeping higher and higher. And yet, it seems the Buhari administration keeps suggesting new ways to tax citizens. Inflation is already a tax to begin with, so it is no surprise that all these measures – some suggested, others implemented – are... Read More

September 27, 2016

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Feyi Fawehinmi: Malaria taxes or basket water?

A few weeks ago at an event in Ghana, Tunde Fowler, Nigeria’s chief tax collector, said that a tax of N5,000 was enough to save a child suffering malaria from death. It is refreshing and indeed heartwarming to hear the FIRS boss use persuasion to make the connection between taxes and life outcomes for Nigerians. It... Read More

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July 14, 2016

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FIRS goes after tax evaders

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has revealed that it would be focusing on recovering taxes owed by airlines, banks and communication companies this quarter of the year. This was disclosed by the service’s Executive Chairman, Tunde Fowler, Thursday, July 14 in an interview with NAN at the National Revenue Retreat, organized by the Federal Ministry... Read More

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January 16, 2013

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Clampdown: Lagos sues 238 firms, reports 14,000 others to the police for tax evasion

No fewer than 238 court cases had been filed against companies and individuals by the Lagos State Government for defaulting in paying taxes in the state. The government added that it had also reported 14,000 others to the police, which had invited them to make statements. The government said the invitation was a prelude to... Read More

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