States urged to adopt harmonised tax bill for unified system
The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) is urging all Nigerian states to quickly pass the Harmonised Taxes and Levies Bill. The board says this law is vital for consistent tax collection and supports ongoing national tax reforms. At its 158th meeting in Abuja on December 9 and 10, 2025, the JRB also discussed transitioning from the Joint Tax Board to the Joint Revenue Board. The board highlighted the need for better data, analytics, and cooperation to improve Nigeria’s tax system.
What we know
- The JRB wants states to pass the Harmonised Taxes and Levies Bill to unify tax practices nationwide.
- The board’s meeting on December 9 and 10, 2025 focused on improving revenue administration and tax compliance.
- Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, shared the board’s call on social media.
- The JRB called for action against illegal roadblocks and the use of unauthorized road stickers for tax collection.
- The board urged security agencies to help eliminate non-state actors interfering with the nation’s revenue processes.
