Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, has stressed that collaboration between taxpayers, subnational governments, and institutions is critical to the smooth rollout of Nigeria’s new tax laws. He said the agency, which is transitioning to the Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, cannot achieve reform goals in isolation and must work closely with private and public stakeholders.
Speaking at a special engagement for FIRS directors in Abuja, Adedeji outlined plans to position the service as a development partner by ensuring fairness, transparency, and consistency in tax administration. He highlighted capacity building, digitalisation, data-driven compliance, and cross-border taxation as priorities, pledging investments in training, technology, and systems to boost efficiency, reduce compliance costs, and build trust.
Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, also noted progress under the Tinubu administration, citing a shift from trade deficits to surpluses, clearance of forex backlogs, stronger reserves, and the end of deficit financing through money printing. He said the reforms are already producing positive results and will further strengthen the economy in the years ahead.
