FIRS says separate tax ID not required for bank accounts

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has responded to claims that Nigerians without a Tax Identification Number (TIN) cannot open or operate bank accounts. FIRS Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media, Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, described the claims as a widespread misconception. According to Atoyebi, Nigeria’s tax framework has been redesigned to integrate seamlessly with existing national … [Read more…]









