Tax updates across Africa, simplified
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued a stern directive to banks, discount houses, stockbrokers, bond issuers, market makers, and government agencies, mandating strict compliance with withholding tax rules …
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Nigeria Crosses Mid-Year Tax Milestone. Nigeria has recorded a remarkable leap in tax revenue collection for the first half of 2025, exceeding half of its annual target despite challenges in …
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Nigeria Moves to Strengthen Tax Compliance Through Strategic Agency Synergy. In a renewed effort to enhance Nigeria’s tax system, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Office of the …
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Ghana Implements New Fuel Levies to Boost Energy Revenue Amid Austerity Push. Ghana’s tax authorities have officially commenced the implementation of increased levies on petroleum products, as part of broader …
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Nigeria: FIRS Set to Evolve Under New Tax Laws. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s tax reform journey through the Federal Inland Revenue Service …
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Nigeria: IMF Endorses New Tax Law. Following the signing into law of the Nigerian Tax Law last week, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expressed support for Nigeria’s sweeping tax reforms, …
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Ghana Implements New Tax Measures. Earlier this week, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) commenced the implementation of several new tax policies, signalling potential price increases across various goods and services. …
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Earlier today, Thursday, June 26th, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law four transformative tax bills aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s revenue framework, enhancing ease of doing business, and boosting …
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Kenya Enacts New Tax and Spending Laws to Fund 2025/26 Budget Priorities. President William Ruto has recently signed three critical fiscal bills into law: the Finance Bill 2025, the Appropriation …
Kenya Enacts New Tax and Spending Laws to Fund 2025/26 Budget Priorities Read More Nigeria: Tinubu to Sign Four Tax Bills into Law. Nigeria is on the brink of a significant tax reform milestone, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to sign four …
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