Nigerian Govt announces fresh tax collection policy for small businesses, bans checkpoints
Business Nigerian Govt announces fresh tax collection policy for small businesses, bans checkpoints Published on March 4, 2026 By Ogaga Ariemu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Nigerian government has announced a fresh tax collection framework to expand its tax net into small businesses. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by Nigeria’s Finance Ministry X account. The policy document titled ‘Presumptive Tax Framework’ is expected to make tax payment simplified for traders, artisans, and other micro-enterprises. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Speaking on the new system, the Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board, JRB, Mr. Olusegun Adesokan, said it prohibits the use of roadblocks by tax officials to collect levies. “It also bans the mounting of roadblocks for the collection of taxes.” On his part, Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, said the presumptive tax regime is meant to provide a simple and fair system for small businesses. “The objective of presumptive taxation is not to overburden small businesses, but to provide a fair, simple, and predictable framework for tax compliance. “Our fiscal strategy is anchored on expanding the tax base rather than increasing tax rates. Inclusion drives sustainability,” the minister stated at the scheme inauguration on Tuesday in Abuja. Don't Miss Nigerian Naira continues free fall against US dollar amid CBN inaction You may like Lagos begins 5 per cent withholding tax on gaming winnings Tax: Why we sealed GLO’s office – Abia Revenue Service Tax: Enugu hits N406bn IGR in one year, projects N870bn in 2026 Presidency, experts react as Nigerian banks’ 10% withholding tax on interest sparks outrage Panic as Nigerian authorities move to debit personal bank accounts over unpaid taxes Give human face to tax laws – Catholic bishops tell Nigerian Govt