In an update published by Premium Times, Jigawa State passed a Harmonised Taxes and Levies Bill to domesticate national tax reform measures, limiting collections to nine approved tax categories and aiming to curb multiple taxation on businesses.
The move follows similar reforms by other states in late 2025 and is designed to reduce illegal levy enforcement—such as roadblocks—while shifting revenue collection toward transparent, technology-driven systems.
Officials said the reforms are intended to broaden the tax base rather than raise rates, and to ensure collections flow through digital channels into public accounts.
The Nation and Daily Trust also reported that federal incentives may support compliance and that the reforms signal a new phase of fiscal governance.
Echotitbits take: Cutting tax complexity is a big step for SME growth and investment confidence. Expect reform-compliant states to become more attractive for business formalization in 2026.
Source: The Guardian – https://guardian.ng/news/tax-reforms-lagos-seeks-harmonisation-proposes-9-taxes-levies-across-board/ 2026-01-09
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