FG implements mandatory tax ID for all Nigerians

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.”