FG recovers N57bn debt from 10 MDAs – Official
The Director, Special Projects, Federal Ministry of Finance, Aisha Omar, has said the ministry has so far recovered N57 billion from the N5.2 trillion […]
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I-G wants NSCDC, FRSC merged with police
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokunformer , has advised the Federal Government to merge the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps […]
“We will never denigrate Jesus Christ” — FIRS apologizes to CAN over Easter message
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has tendered an unreserved apology to the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) over its […]
CAN demands public apology from FIRS over Easter message
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Tuesday in Abuja called on the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to retract its Easter message and […]
Reps warn FIRS against contempt of parliament over refusal to appear before it
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has warned the Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue (FIRS), Mr Zacch Adedeji against his alleged disregard to appear […]
Reps urge FIRS to recover taxes owed government by MDAs
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to recover taxes owed the Federal Government by government’s Ministries, Departments and […]
FIRS assures MTN, others of friendly tax administration
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has assured Nigeria’s leading telecom MTN Nigeria Plc and others of a friendly, customer-centric tax administration. The […]
Ministers, CBN, FIRS pledge to address high cost of living
The Minister of Finance, Mr Wale Edun, and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, have assured Nigerians that the high cost […]
FG targeting 77 % increase in IGR – Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Mr Wale Edun, has said the Federal Government is targeting a 77 per cent increase in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). […]
We’re ready to launch Education Loan Fund – FG
The Federal Government has said it is ready to launch the Nigerian Education Loans Fund for students in tertiary institutions. The Executive Secretary of […]
TETFund to increase disbursement in 2024 budget
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it has budgeted a significant increase in annual direct disbursements in response to improvement in tax collections. […]
Tinubu appoints Adedeji as acting Executive Chairman of FIRS
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Hon. Zacch Adedeji as the new Acting Executive Chairman […]
Shipper kicks against making FIRS sole revenue collector
A shipper, Rev. Jonathan Nicole, has kicked against the sole collection of revenue by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Rev. Nicole, who is […]
Hard but necessary reforms, imperative to ramp up tax revenues — FIRS boss
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – For Nigeria to attain optimum tax revenue collection capacity across the Federal, States and Local Government tax authorities, the […]
FIRS rakes-in record N5.5 trillion in 6 months
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced a total tax revenue collection of N5.5 trillion for the half-year […]
TETFUND to suspend foreign scholarship due to high exchange rate – Echono
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) says consultations are ongoing to suspend foreign scholarships as a result of current exchange rate. The Executive Secretary of […]
FG targets N553bn from unremitted shipping taxes
The Federal Government says it intends to recoup over N553 billion unremitted taxes from international petroleum shipping companies operating in Nigeria. The Director, International Tax, […]
FIRS: Nigeria’s tax-to-GDP Ratio, 10.86% as at 2021
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Nigeria’s Tax-to-GDP ratio which, in the last 12 years, hovered between 5% to 6% rose to 10.86% by the end of […]
Technology enhancing tax administration in Nigeria, says FIRS
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says it is leveraging on technology to drive increased revenue generation. Mr Kabir Abba, Coordinating Director, General Tax Operations […]
FIRS boss, Muhammad Nami wins ICAN Merit Award
Also named winner BusinessDay Newspaper Excellence in Public Service Award 2022 … By JOY ADARA, Abuja- The Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. […]