What You Need to Know as FIRS Officially Becomes Nigeria Revenue Service, Unveils New Logo
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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially rebranded as the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), unveiling a new corporate identity and logo as Nigeria prepares to transition into a new tax regime scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026.
The rebranding was formally announced on Wednesday in Abuja by the Executive Chairman of the NRS, Mr. Zacch Adedeji, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s revenue administration framework.
Legal Basis for the Rebranding
The change from FIRS to NRS follows the enactment of the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Act, 2025, which was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in June 2025. The law dissolves the former FIRS structure and establishes the NRS as Nigeria’s central and consolidated revenue authority.
Ejes Gist News reports that the new law expands the institutional mandate of the agency, aligning it with the Federal Government’s broader tax reform agenda.
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What the NRS Is Saying
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Adedeji said the new identity reflects a strategic repositioning of Nigeria’s revenue administration architecture to meet modern economic realities.
According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dare Adekanmbi, Adedeji described the rebrand as a signal of renewed commitment to efficiency and national development.
“The unveiling of the NRS identity reflects a renewed commitment to a more unified, efficient, and service-oriented revenue system, one that is aligned with Nigeria’s economic transformation agenda and global best practices,” he said.
Evolution of Nigeria’s Revenue Administration
Adedeji explained that the new logo and brand elements represent a critical milestone in the evolution of Nigeria’s revenue administration system.
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He noted that the rebranding underscores:
- Continuity of institutional purpose
- Strengthened operational capacity
- A forward-looking approach to taxpayer engagement
- Alignment with international best practices
According to him, the transformation is designed to better support national development while improving compliance and revenue efficiency.
Commitment to Transparency and Service Delivery
The NRS leadership assured Nigerians that transparency, collaboration, and service excellence would remain core priorities under the new structure.
“The Nigeria Revenue Service remains committed to transparency, partnership, and service excellence. The unveiling of this new identity represents not an end, but the beginning of a strengthened relationship between the revenue authority and the Nigerian public—built on trust, clarity, and shared prosperity,” the statement added.
Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Tax Reforms
The rebranding comes amid sustained public debate over Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws. President Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s resolve to implement the reforms as scheduled, despite calls from some stakeholders for a suspension.
The President clarified that:
- Some of the new tax laws took effect on June 26, 2025
- Others will commence on January 1, 2026
- The reforms are central to rebuilding Nigeria’s fiscal framework
Tinubu described the tax overhaul as a long-term intervention aimed at promoting fairness, competitiveness, and economic sustainability, rather than increasing the tax burden on citizens.
What You Should Know
As part of the new tax system and digital integration framework:
- The National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has automatically become the Tax Identification Number (Tax ID) for individual Nigerians.
- For registered businesses, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration number (RC number) now automatically serves as the business Tax ID.
- This integration is intended to simplify compliance, expand the tax base, and improve data harmonisation across government agencies.
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The changes signal a major shift in how Nigeria administers taxation and revenue collection, with the NRS positioned as the central institution driving the country’s fiscal reforms.
