Nigeria records 27% rise in tax revenue from 23 states – JRB

21 states adopt harmonised taxes, levies
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From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
Nigeria recorded a 27 per cent increase in tax revenue generated by 23 states between January and June 2026, compared with the revenue performance of the same states during the corresponding period of 2025.
The Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), Olusegun Adesokan, disclosed this while highlighting early gains from the implementation of the new tax laws, which took effect on January 1, 2026.
Adesokan said the revenue growth reflected efforts to improve tax administration, expand the tax base and ensure that high-income ea...