NRS Boss Advocates Data-Driven Tax System for Nigeria

Zacch Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), stated that modern tax systems must be data-driven and automated to successfully implement Nigeria's historic tax reform. Speaking at an event in Abuja, he noted that the 2025 Tax Reform Act, effective from January 1, 2026, provides a legal framework for a fairer economy.

Adedeji emphasized that achieving Nigeria's ambitious revenue target of N40.71 trillion by 2026 cannot rely on manual processes. He represented the Executive Secretary of the Joint Tax Board, Olusegun Adesokan, and discussed the need for strategic reflection on Nigeria's evolving fiscal landscape.

Adedeji warned that fragmented execution could weaken reform efforts and stressed the importance of inter-agency collaboration. Michael Ango, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service, echoed these sentiments, advocating for a unified online revenue collection system.

The article also noted that February marks the 50th anniversary of the Federal Capital Territory's conceptualization.