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The Tribunal Ruled That MTN Must Pay $72.5 Million Fine To FIRS

The Tax Appeal Tribunal of Lagos State has issued a ruling, ordering MTN Nigeria Communications to pay a sum of $72,551,059 in tax arrears to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). This fine covers the period from 2007 to 2017. In a significant decision, the Tribunal has absolved the telecommunications company from paying an additional […]

Economy

FG To Harmonise FIRS, Customs, Other Revenue-Collecting Agencies

The Federal Government is set to harmonise all revenue-collecting agencies in Nigeria. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Revenue, Zach Adedeji made this known on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday. Adedeji said the government will double the country’s total annual revenue which is currently below N15trn by deepening the nation’s revenue […]

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Crisis Rocks FIRS As Officials Revolt Over Incessant Promotional Exams

Over five hundred employees of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) have rebelled against the management and are refusing to write promotional examinations after the tests got delayed for over four hours. Truetells Nigeria reports that the promotional exam has been a subject of controversy prior to today due to the cancellation of two previously […]

Economy

FIRS Lists Nigeria’s 2021 Top- Performing Taxpayers

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has listed Nigeria’s top-performing taxpayers in the year 2021, and commended them for their exceptional efforts in contributing towards providing the necessary funds for the government to meet its social contract with the Nigerian citizens, despite the harsh economic conditions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The FIRS, in a […]

Economy

FIRS: With Cooperation, We Can Improve Revenue Mobilization For Our Two Nations, Nami Tells Niger Tax Authority

The revenue mobilization of Nigeria and Niger Republic can be improved if the revenue authorities of both countries work together to deepen their relationship, share tax information and engage in mutual administrative assistance, Muhammad Nami, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has stated. Mr. Nami stated this while receiving his Niger Republic […]