FG considers ending ‘cost of collection’ deductions by revenue agencies
Finance Minister Wale Edun says the federal government plans to end the deductions known as “cost of collection” paid to agencies such as FIRS, Customs, and NUPRC.
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Afriland Towers fire: Pregnant woman pulled to safety, witnesses narrate ordeal
Street urchins and local traders risked their lives to rescue trapped workers during the Afriland Towers fire in Lagos, where 10 people died
FIRS mourns loss of four senior officials
A fire at Afriland Towers in Lagos claimed the lives of four senior FIRS staff, prompting grief and safety reviews within the agency.
Banks to recover tax debts directly from accounts under new policy
The FIRS says the move modernises Nigeria’s tax system without weakening state revenue agencies.
FIRS unveils new book aimed at teaching kids about taxes
“It is easier to make younger children become tax compliant when they grow up than reformed tax dodging adults” – FIRS Chairman
Wike ignores Tinubu’s order, halts FIRS activities again
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has been accused of ignoring President Bola Tinubu’s directive and disrupting Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) operations for a second consecutive day.
President Tinubu’s 2025 Children’s day message
To institutionalise our commitment, the Federal Ministry of Women’s Affairs has recently established a dedicated Department of Nutrition to strengthen policy coherence, programme delivery, and coordination around child and maternal nutrition.
President Tinubu’s Message for 2025 Children’s Day
PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S MESSAGE ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2025 NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY, 27TH MAY 2025.
Tinubu welcomes Zulum, FIRS chairman, and others at Aso Rock Villa
President Tinubu met with Borno Governor Zulum over Boko Haram threats and FIRS Chief Adedeji amid a ground rent dispute. Other officials discussed economic growth plans for the South East region.
FIRS mandates commercial banks to shut unauthorised collection accounts
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has ordered commercial banks in Nigeria to immediately identify and shut down any tax and levy collection accounts not authorised under the TaxPro Max system.