Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), in partnership with the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), has implemented a new Taxpayer Identification (Tax ID) system for all taxable persons in the country.
The announcement was revealed on Monday, May 18, in a notice
shared via the agency’s X handle.
According to the NRS, the initiative is backed by Sections
6, 7, and 8 of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, which mandates every
taxable person to obtain a Tax ID.
The agency said the new system is aimed at strengthening tax
administration, improving transparency, and streamlining service delivery
across federal and sub-national tax authorities.
“The Tax ID will serve as a single, unified identity for all
taxpayers, enabling seamless interaction with tax authorities at both federal
and sub-national levels,” the NRS said.
“It is designed to consolidate taxpayer records, eliminate
duplication, and ensure more efficient management of tax-related information,”
it added.
The revenue authority noted that the Tax ID would simplify
compliance procedures, including registration, tax filing, and payment.
“The initiative will simplify tax compliance processes,
including registration, tax filing, and payment procedures,” the agency
said.
The NRS also said the system would enhance accountability in
tax collection by improving the visibility and tracking of taxpayer
information.
“The system will improve transparency by enabling better
visibility and tracking of taxpayer records while reducing leakages and
improving accountability in tax collection,” the agency said.
“The framework will also harmonise taxpayer information
across all levels of government.”
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