FG Denies Plans for New Telecoms, Fuel Taxes
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming it has introduced or is considering new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products, describing the claims as a misrepresentation of recommendations contained in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Federal Ministry of […]
Digital Economy: WATAF, ATAF Develop Regional Tax Tools
By Oluwakemi Kindness The West African Tax Administration Forum and African Tax Administration Forum are exploring the development of regional tools, guides, and digital applications to help African countries effectively tax the growing digital economy and strengthen information sharing between tax and customs administrations. Speaking at the 11th Africa Tax Symposium 2026 in Rabat, Executive […]
WATAF Pushes Digital VAT Reform Across Region
By Oluwakemi Kindness The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) has called for urgent digital reform of Value Added Tax (VAT) systems across West Africa, warning that inefficiencies are undermining revenue collection and slowing economic growth. The call was made at a regional forum held on April 21, 2026, in Abidjan, organised by the African […]