NRS Denies Introducing Fresh Vehicle Tax Effective July 2026

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has dismissed as false and misleading a viral infographic claiming that the government has introduced a new vehicle tax effective from 1 July 2026.

The infographic instructs owners of private, commercial, and corporate vehicles to pay the levy “online or at approved banks and agencies,” although it does not specify the vehicle tax rate.

The material, which lacks an identifiable author, also urges the public to visit http://www.firs.gov.ng for further information, despite the official website of the NRS being http://www.nrs.gov.ng.

Debunking the misinformation in a statement released on Sunday, Dare Adekanmbi, Special Adviser to the NRS chairman and spokesperson for the Service, clarified that the Federal Government has not introduced any new tax on vehicles as claimed in the graphic.

The statement urges the public to rely solely on information from verified official government channels and warns against trusting anonymous graphics circulating online.

“The attention of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has been drawn to a viral infographic message claiming that the Federal Government has introduced a fresh vehicle tax on all registered vehicles effective from 1 July 2026.

“The message, which was adorned with the Federal Government logo to give the appearance of authenticity, advises vehicle owners to make payments online or at approved banks and agencies.

“The NRS wishes to state categorically that the information did not emanate from the Service or any government agency.

“Citizens are, therefore, advised to disregard the fabricated message designed to mislead the public and instead rely on official government channels for information on government policies,” the statement said.

While the infographic is false, Nigerians are advised to follow the official social media handles of the NRS and its website for accurate information regarding taxes and related activities.