Abuja, July 28, 2025 The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has launched a stinging critique of Nigeria’s persistent economic woes, attributing a significant portion of the country’s financial underperformance to massive illicit financial flows and capital flight. In a no-holds-barred address, the FIRS boss declared that Nigeria is no longer prepared
ABUJA, July 25, 2025 – The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) the legal backing to collect Value Added Tax (VAT) on food deliveries made through ride-hailing and logistics platforms, including Bolt Food. In the ruling delivered on Wednesday, Justice N.E. Maha affirmed the statutory powers of the
Abuja, July 9, 2025 The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), in partnership with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has donated two new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to the BPP. The move aligns with the “Nigeria First” policy, which mandates that federal agencies prioritize locally made goods and services over imports. The BPP welcomed the
Abuja, Nigeria – July, 2025 — In a renewed drive to promote inter-agency cooperation and support national development under the “Nigeria First” policy, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has donated two Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). The symbolic handover of the vehicles was conducted at the BPP
Abuja | June 18, 2025 The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, on Tuesday, welcomed a high-powered delegation from the Joint Tax Board (JTB) and several State Internal Revenue Service (SIRS) Chairmen to the FIRS Headquarters in Abuja. The delegation, led by JTB Executive Secretary, Mr. Olusegun Adesokan, visited
In a landmark move to prioritise the wellbeing of its personnel, the Federal Fire Service (FFS) has announced the launch of a nationwide mental health initiative aimed at supporting the psychological resilience and emotional health of its officers. The initiative, which is the first of its kind in the history of the agency, is designed
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has visited the site of the proposed new FIRS headquarters, reaffirming the agency’s commitment to enhancing service delivery and improving operational efficiency. During the inspection, Dr. Adedeji emphasized that the initiative aligns with the broader vision of modernizing Nigeria’s tax administration and
Nigeria is set to forfeit $4 million from a World Bank-funded project after failing to meet key auditing requirements tied to a revenue reform initiative involving the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigeria Customs Service. The forfeited amount was part of the $103 million Fiscal Governance and Institutions Project, a public financial management
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has published the Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue report for the first quarter of 2025, revealing that three states, Lagos, Rivers, and Oyo generated more than 80 percent of the total VAT collected in the country within the period. According to the report, Nigeria generated a total of ₦1.47
In a bid to deepen tax compliance and modernize Nigeria’s revenue collection process, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially inaugurated the National E-Invoicing Solution Inter-Agency Steering Committee. The development was confirmed on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, through a statement shared on the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the agency. The inauguration, which
