The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially rebranded as the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), marking a major shift in the country’s revenue administration system. As part of the transformation, the agency has unveiled a new logo and institutional brand identity.
The new branding was formally launched at an event held in Abuja on Wednesday. The change follows the signing of the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Act 2025 into law by President Bola Tinubu in June 2025, paving the way for the NRS to begin full operations.
Speaking at the unveiling, the Executive Chairman of the NRS, Zacch Adedeji, described the rebrand as a significant milestone in the evolution of Nigeria’s revenue framework. According to him, the new identity reflects the agency’s renewed focus on efficiency, professionalism, and service delivery.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dare Adekanmbi, Adedeji said the new brand represents “a more unified, efficient, and service-oriented revenue system” aligned with Nigeria’s economic reform agenda and global best practices.
He further explained that the rebranding signals continuity of purpose, stronger institutional capacity, and a forward-looking approach to supporting taxpayers and national development.
“The Nigeria Revenue Service remains committed to transparency, partnership, and service excellence. This unveiling marks the beginning of a strengthened relationship between the revenue authority and the Nigerian public, built on trust, clarity, and shared prosperity,” he said.
Meanwhile, President Tinubu has reaffirmed that the newly enacted tax laws will take effect as scheduled on January 1, 2026. In a statement personally signed by the President on Tuesday, he dismissed calls to suspend the reforms following allegations that some provisions in the gazetted laws were not debated by the National Assembly.
Addressing the concerns, Tinubu maintained that no substantial issues had been established to justify halting the reforms. He stressed that the new tax laws are not aimed at increasing taxes but at restructuring and harmonising Nigeria’s tax system, strengthening the social contract, and laying the foundation for long-term economic growth.
“The tax reforms represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal framework for our country,” the President said, urging all stakeholders to support the implementation phase, which he noted has now entered the delivery stage.
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