Thursday, October 3, 2024 -The federal government has announced Value Added Tax (VAT) will no longer apply to cooking gas and diesel, among other products.
The announcement was made on Wednesday by Wale Edun, the Minister
of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.
In a statement, Mohammed Manga, the Ministry of Finance’s Director
of Information and Public Relations, stated that the incentives are meant to
stimulate the country’s oil and gas industry.
The incentives include value-added tax (VAT) modification order
2024 and notice of tax incentives for deep offshore oil and gas production, in
accordance with the Oil and Gas Companies (tax incentives, exemption,
remission, etc.) Order 2024
The statement read, “The VAT Modification Order 2024
introduces exemptions on a range of key energy products and infrastructure,
including Diesel, Feed Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural
Gas (CNG), Electric Vehicles, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) infrastructure, and
Clean Cooking Equipment. These measures are designed to lower the cost of
living, bolster energy security, and accelerate Nigeria’s transition to cleaner
energy sources.
“In addition, the Notice of Tax Incentives for Deep Offshore Oil &
Gas Production provides new tax reliefs for deep offshore projects. This
initiative is aimed at positioning Nigeria’s deep offshore basin as a premier
destination for global oil and gas investments.
“These reforms are part of a broader series of investment-driven policy
initiatives championed by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in line
with Policy Directives 40-42. They reflect the administration’s strong
commitment to fostering sustainable growth in the energy sector and enhancing
Nigeria’s global competitiveness in oil and gas production.”
Manga added, “With these bold initiatives, Nigeria is firmly on
track to reclaim its position as a leader in the global oil and gas market.
“These fiscal incentives demonstrate the administration’s unwavering
commitment to fostering sustainable growth, enhancing energy security, and
driving economic prosperity for all Nigerians.”
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