The National Assembly has raised the revenue target for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) following revelations by the Executive Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, that it surpassed the N19.4 trillion set for it in the 2024 Appropriation Act.

In a landmark session at the National Assembly on Wednesday, lawmakers set a bold new target of N25 trillion for 2025 for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) after commending it for exceeding its 2024 revenue target. The FIRS, led by its Executive Chairman, Mr. Zacch Adedeji, reported a record-breaking revenue collection of N21.6 trillion…

Senate is getting set to pass the tax reform bills, as key stakeholders near consensus on previously contentious issues.

Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr. Zacch Adedeji and his team did so much in 2024 that one can't help but wonder what 2025 holds. This is a man who is not only ready to work but also committed to doing what is necessary in the tax sector. But as we start the…

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, I watched with amazement as chairman of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, extolled the virtues of the chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, for his smartness. While I wasn’t amazed as to the authenticity of Zacch's smartness because I know him from close…

Who wouldn’t be excited about Dr. Zacch’s birthday? On this special occasion of my boss’s birthday, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), I pen this heartfelt tribute filled with honor, gratitude, and joy. It’s a wonderful experience to celebrate a leader. Your birthday is, without a doubt, a special…

Ecclesiastical evidence abounds to affirm that God does not look at people or issues through the same prism from which human beings perceive matters. As mortals, we give primacy to mundane parameters as appearance or outward adornments

The Auditor General for the Federation has charged the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to immediately recover the sum of N12,965,763,608.85 from 10 taxpayers it granted capital allowance without a Certificate of Allowance for Fixed Assets (CAFA). A capital allowance is a tax deduction allowed on qualifying capital expenditures incurred by a business or individual.…

The Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has said he has no plan to contest the 2027 Oyo State governorship election. Speaking at the New Year service of his church in Iwo Ate, Ogo-Oluwa LGA of Oyo, on Thursday, said he had done his bid in Oyo when he served commissioner for finance…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has empowered 60 youths in the Southwest zone with a training programme on livestock farming. The training, held in Oyo, Ondo and Ekiti states, saw young people equipped with information on modern family ..

Change is never easy, but it is often necessary. In 2024, Nigeria witnessed a series of reforms that underscored the power of determined and purposeful leadership. Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has redefined the tax sector in Nigeria. His efforts were not merely about adjusting policies; they were about reconstructing…

The Chairman of the Technical Sub-Committee on the Federal Government's policy for domestic crude oil and refined products sales in Naira, Zacch Adedeji, has lauded the efforts of the One-Stop-Shop (OSS) team, led by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), for ensuring seamless operations. This commendation comes shortly after Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a reduction in…