Nigeria's New Tax Laws Clarify Crypto Taxation, Exempt Minimum Wage Earners

Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy Tax Reforms Committee, clarified that the new tax laws in Nigeria do not impose a higher burden on crypto traders but provide clarity on taxing income earned from virtual assets, including cryptocurrency. Oyedele explained that the revised tax law aims to clarify existing taxation rules under the Personal Income Tax Act and debunked misconceptions about increased taxation.

He highlighted that the new law, effective from January 1, 2026, aims to simplify Nigeria's tax system and ensure fair taxation. Oyedele also mentioned the reversal or suspension of several levies introduced by the previous administration, emphasizing that Nigerians earning the national minimum wage are exempt from personal income tax under the new tax reform law.