The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has debunked a viral infographic alleging that the Federal Government (FG) introduced a new tax on vehicles effective July 1, 2026, describing the claim as false and misleading.

The agency said the material, which has been circulating online, directed owners of private, commercial and corporate vehicles to pay a levy through unspecified channels, including online platforms and approved banks, without stating any tax rate.

According to NRS, the infographic, which carries no identifiable author, also misleads the public by directing them to http://www.firs.gov.ng for further information, whereas its official website is http://www.nrs.gov.ng.

In a statement issued yesterday, the Special Adviser to the NRS chairman and spokesperson, Dare Adekanmbi, said the Federal Government has not introduced any fresh vehicle tax as claimed.

“The attention of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has been drawn to a viral infographic message claiming that the Federal Government has introduced a fresh vehicle tax on all registered vehicles effective from 1 July 2026,” he said.

“The message, which was adorned with the Federal Government logo to give the appearance of authenticity, advises vehicle owners to make payments online or at approved banks and agencies.

“The NRS wishes to state categorically that the information did not emanate from the Service or any government agency.”

Adekanmbi urged Nigerians to disregard the message, describing it as fabricated and intended to mislead the public.

“Citizens are, therefore, advised to disregard the fabricated message designed to mislead the public and instead rely on official government channels for information on government policies,” he added.

The agency also advised members of the public to rely only on verified official channels for accurate information, including its website and social media platforms, noting that the viral material does not represent any policy of the government.