Tax Avoiders Spreading Rumours Against New Laws — NRS Chairman
The chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has accused tax avoiders of spreading false information about Nigeria’s newly introduced tax laws.
Speaking on concerns surrounding the reforms, Adedeji dismissed claims that personal bank transfers or narrations would be taxed, describing such reports as deliberate misinformation aimed at misleading the public.
“Nobody will look for narration,” the NRS chairman said, clarifying that ordinary personal transfers are not the target of the new tax regime.
According to him, individuals promoting rumours about bank transfer narrations and personal transactions are largely those seeking to evade their tax obligations.
“Those people you see promoting all these rumours and misinformation are those people that are avoiding taxes,” he added.
Adedeji stressed that the new tax laws are designed to improve transparency, boost revenue generation, and ensure that eligible individuals and businesses pay their fair share, rather than burdening ordinary Nigerians.
