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Nigeria Tax Ombud service expansion and OGFZA partnership

Overview

Nigeria’s Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO), led by Dr John Nwabueze, has expanded its capacity to address taxpayer complaints and curb multiple taxation. In its first three months, the office reported receiving over 20 genuine complaints, many involving state revenue services. Eight of these were resolved within the statutory 14-day period.

To manage complex disputes, including potential digital-asset taxation, the OTO has added accountants and legal experts to its staff. The office has implemented a digital complaints portal, a case-management system, a toll-free call centre, and an SMS callback service. To increase accessibility, the OTO is working to establish zonal offices across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, with discussions underway with state governments to launch at least three new locations.

Furthering its mission to define standards for fairness and transparency, the OTO announced plans to launch a Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights and Obligations. Strategic partnerships have recently expanded the OTO’s reach, including a collaboration with the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) to resolve grievances regarding taxes, levies, and customs duties within oil and gas free zones.

In Kaduna State, Governor Uba Sani has highlighted the impact of tax reforms, noting that the state’s monthly internally generated revenue has risen from approximately ₦4 billion to ₦10 billion. This follows national reports that revenue reached approximately ₦21.6 trillion in the first half of 2026, a 49 percent increase over the previous year. During the 160th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board, officials noted that reforms have consolidated over 50 collection items into nine sub-heads, reducing the burden on low-income earners and micro-scale businesses.

Entities

Office of the Tax Ombud · Bola Ahmed Tinubu · Joint Revenue Board · Kaduna State Government · Uba Sani

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Kaduna Governor Uba Sani reports surge in Nigeria tax revenue

    Governor Uba Sani reports Nigeria’s tax revenue hit ₦21.6 trillion in early 2026, driven by federal reforms. Kaduna State has also seen monthly revenue rise to ₦10 billion through improved administration.

  2. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Nigeria's Tax Ombud and OGFZA partner to boost FDI

    Nigeria’s Office of the Tax Ombud and the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority are collaborating to boost investor confidence and FDI through improved tax dispute resolution and transparent administration.

  3. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nigeria’s Tax Ombud to launch Taxpayer Bill of Rights

    Nigeria’s Office of the Tax Ombud is launching a Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights and expanding its zonal presence to improve transparency, accountability, and dispute resolution in tax administration.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Nigeria's Tax Ombud expands services to tackle multiple taxation

    Nigeria’s Tax Ombud, headed by Dr John Nwabueze, logged 20+ complaints in three months, resolved eight, and expanded digital and on‑ground services to address multiple taxation and future digital‑asset disputes

Sources

arewaagenda.com · authorityngr.com · blueprint.ng · championnews.com.ng · economicconfidential.com · fellowpress.com · nairametrics.com · nannews.ng · newtelegraphng.com · premiumtimesng.com · punchng.com · tgnews.com.ng · thenigerialawyer.com · thewhistler.ng · thisdaylive.com · tribuneonlineng.com · worldstagenews.com

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