A Tax Identification Number (TIN) or Tax ID is a 13-digit unique number issued to all taxable persons and entities in Nigeria ...

In recent debates about Nigeria’s tax reforms, a widespread misconception has taken root: that citizens without a Tax Identification Number (TIN) cannot own or operate a bank account. This view, while ...

In recent debates about Nigeria’s tax reforms, a widespread misconception has emerged: that citizens without a Tax Identification Number are unable to own or operate a bank account. This view, while ...

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has dismissed claims that Nigerians must obtain a separate Tax Identification Number before they can own or operate a bank account, insisting that the new framework ...

Nigeria has secured a major milestone in its digital trade transformation with the global registration of its Tax ...

Plus: Proposed regulations for “no tax on tips,” new tax forms, Roth catch-up contributions, charitable donation deductions, ...

For individuals, the TIN is automatically linked to their NIN, which is issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). Bank customers in Nigeria can now open accounts using their NIN or ...

Plus: IRS will open during the shutdown (for a little while), installment agreements, retirement options, the difference ...

Beginning from January 2026, Nigerians will be required to provide their full details — including National Identification Number (NIN), Tax Identification Number (Tax ID), phone number, and address, ...

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