FIRS transitions to Nigeria Revenue Service as new tax regime begins

By : Clarkson Eberu

Date: 1 January 2026 3:08am WAT

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Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

A new dawn in revenue administration in the country officially begins today as the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), which replaces the now rested Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), unveils its brand identity.

The NRS came into operation following the signing of its enabling law, known as the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Act 2025, by President Bola Tinubu in June.

Speaking at the unveiling of the logo yesterday in Abuja, the Executive Chairman of NRS, Zacch Adedeji, explained that the logo and other brand elements of the NRS represent an important milestone in the evolution of Nigeria’s revenue administration framework.

A statement issued by his Special Adviser (Media), Dare Adekanmbi, quoted Adedeji as saying: “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 the new identity “signals continuity of purpose, strengthened institutional capacity, and a forward-looking approach to supporting taxpayers and national development.

“The NRS 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.”

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