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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has put the Drivers and Riders Permit Levy on hold following protests by dispatch riders in Abuja. The riders expressed concerns over excessive taxation and demonstrated outside the FCTA Minister’s office.
Emmanuel Nnamani, the Chairman of the Enugu Internal Revenue Service, has announced that the state is generating significant revenue through the optimization of its assets rather than relying solely on taxes. He outlined that over 87% of the state's revenue in 2025 came from non-tax sources.
There are strong warnings against increasing taxes during economic hardship, with experts suggesting such measures could provoke social unrest. This comes as a new tax law took effect on January 1, 2026, despite government assurances of lighter burdens for low-income earners and no new taxes.
Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), stated on Wednesday that Nigeria currently does not possess the necessary framework to tax businesses operating within the informal sector, emphasizing that current tax laws are designed for formal economic activities.
The Nigerian public's interaction with taxation reveals significant skepticism towards the government. Public distrust stems from corruption and mismanagement, complicating the implementation of new tax laws aimed at reforming the tax structure of the nation.
The recent shifts in Nigeria's taxation framework have led to widespread misunderstanding and concern among citizens, particularly around new mandates that could directly affect living costs and business operations.
