Revenue Board Urges States to Pass Harmonised Taxes Bill

The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) has urged all states of the federation to fast-track the passage of the Harmonised Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Bill, describing the legislation as critical to achieving uniformity in the application of taxes, rates, and levies at the sub-national level.

The board noted that the proposed law aligns with the national objectives of ongoing fiscal and tax reforms, and would help eliminate multiple taxation, improve compliance, and strengthen confidence in Nigeria’s revenue administration framework.

The call was made during the 158th meeting of the board, held on December 9 and 10, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, where members also deliberated on the transition of the Joint Tax Board into the Joint Revenue Board.

According to information obtained from a post by the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, on his X handle on Monday, the meeting focused on deepening coordination among revenue authorities and enhancing efficiency in tax administration nationwide.

The board further highlighted the need for accurate data, stronger analytics, and harmonised revenue practices as essential pillars for the successful implementation of Nigeria’s tax administration reforms.

“The move aims to create a more coordinated and efficient national revenue administration framework, enhance collaboration among revenue authorities, and improve tax compliance across the country,” the Joint Revenue Board said.

“The board also re-emphasised the abolition of the design, production, issuance, and enforcement of all road stickers and related instruments by state and non-state actors, and called on Nigerians to resist such practices and report offenders to security agencies,” it added.

In addition, the JRB reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating the activities of non-state actors in the revenue value chain and called on the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Nigeria Police Force, and other security agencies to dismantle illegal roadblocks used for the collection of unauthorised taxes, levies, and charges across the country.