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<p>The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, has brokered a Memorandum of Understanding that puts an end to a 17-year tax practice rift between members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and the Association of the National Accountants of Nigeria. CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor caught up with the Executive Chairman of the FIRS, Muhammad Mamman Nami for more.</p>


FIRS brokers MoU to resolve 17-year tax rift between ICAN

FIRS brokers MoU to resolve 17-year tax rift between ICAN, CITN & ANAN

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<p>The Executive Chairman of Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Babatunde Fowler says the current strategy of the current government is to focus on the non-oil sector for revenues. He joins CNBC Africa’s Christy Cole to discuss Nigeria&#8217;s tax strategy.</p>


FIRS: Current strategy of government must focus on non-oil sector

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<p>Stockbrokers will now charge 5 per cent VAT on transactions on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) as the five-year Order for Exemption of VAT on all NSE transactions expires. So what are the implications? CNBC Africa’s Christy Cole is joined by Managing Director of Capital Bancorp, Aigboje Higo, partner &#038; West Africa Tax leader at PwC Nigeria, Taiwo Oyedele, Executive Chairman of FIRS, Babatunde Fowler and Chief Equity Analyst of Palesa Capital, Nornah Awoh for more.</p>


NSE to re-introduce 5% VAT on transactions as waiver expires

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<p>At the South-west flag-off ceremony of the Tax Identification Number, Executive Chairman of Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Babatunde Fowler says the number will make the tax system convenient, transparent and accountable. He joins CNBC Africa’s Christy Cole for more.</p>


Nigeria’s introduces new tax ID system

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<p>Nigeria&#8217;s Federal Inland Revenue Service generated over 2 trillion naira in the first half of this year representing 75 percent of its annual target. So what strategies should the agency adopt to tackle the issue of tax evasion in Nigeria; Theophilus Emuwa, Managing Partner at Aelex joins CNBC Africa to discuss this.</p>


Strategies to tackle tax evasion in Nigeria revealed

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<p>Under the VAIDS program, taxpayers and corporate organizations that do not have the cash to pay their taxes immediately will have a three year window to pay in installments says Babatunde Fowler, the Executive Chairman of FIRS.</p>


FIRS chief Fowler clarifies on the tax instalment payment plan

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<p>CNBC Africa caught up with Babatunde Fowler, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland and Revenue Service (FIRS) and discussed the strategies to ensure tax compliance.</p>


FIRS unveils new strategy of ensuring tax compliance

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<p>At the third international tax conference in Abuja, CNBC Africa&#8217;s Christy Cole Poopola caught up with Babatunde Fowler, Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service and discussed how African countries can successful implement tax policies.</p>


FIRS’ Babatunde Fowler speaks on solutions to Africa’s tax system

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<p>Nigeria&#8217;s Federal Inland Revenue Service plans to gradually phase out the country&#8217;s manual tax payment system for electronic payment options. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Christycole Popoola, was at the VAT and Withholding Tax Automation Stakeholders meeting.</p>


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FIRS brokers MoU to resolve 17-year tax rift between ICAN, CITN & ANAN

FIRS: Current strategy of government must focus on non-oil sector

NSE to re-introduce 5% VAT on transactions as waiver expires

Nigeria’s introduces new tax ID system

Strategies to tackle tax evasion in Nigeria revealed

FIRS chief Fowler clarifies on the tax instalment payment plan

FIRS unveils new strategy of ensuring tax compliance

FIRS’ Babatunde Fowler speaks on solutions to Africa’s tax system

FIRS unveils new electronic platforms for tax payments

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FIRS brokers MoU to resolve 17-year tax rift between ICAN, CITN & ANAN

FIRS: Current strategy of government must focus on non-oil sector

NSE to re-introduce 5% VAT on transactions as waiver expires

Nigeria’s introduces new tax ID system

Strategies to tackle tax evasion in Nigeria revealed

FIRS chief Fowler clarifies on the tax instalment payment plan

FIRS unveils new strategy of ensuring tax compliance

FIRS’ Babatunde Fowler speaks on solutions to Africa’s tax system

FIRS unveils new electronic platforms for tax payments

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