By Ibrahim Muhammad
The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) has urged state governments across Nigeria to fast-track the passage of the Harmonised Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Bill, describing it as vital to the effective implementation of ongoing tax reforms.
The board said the proposed law would ensure uniformity in the application of taxes, rates and levies at the sub-national level, in line with national fiscal reform objectives.
The call was made during the 158th meeting of the Board, held on December 9 and 10, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. Details of the meeting were shared in a post on Monday via the X handle of the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr Taiwo Oyedele. The meeting also deliberated on the planned transition of the Joint Tax Board into the Joint Revenue Board.
According to the JRB, the transition is aimed at establishing a more coordinated and efficient national revenue administration framework, strengthening collaboration among revenue authorities and improving tax compliance nationwide.
The board further stressed the need for accurate data, enhanced analytics and harmonised revenue practices to ensure the success of Nigeria’s tax administration reforms.
In addition, the JRB reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating the activities of non-state actors within the country’s revenue value chain. It called on the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security agencies to take immediate action against illegal roadblocks mounted along transport corridors for the collection of unauthorised taxes, levies and charges.
The board also reiterated the total abolition of the design, production, issuance and enforcement of road stickers and related instruments by both state and non-state actors. It encouraged Nigerians to resist such practices and report offenders to security agencies for appropriate sanctions, in order to safeguard the integrity of the nation’s tax administration system, particularly at the sub-national level.
