Jigawa State has taken a major step toward implementing Nigeria’s new tax reform regime, joining a growing list of northern states working to domesticate federal fiscal laws aimed at strengthening revenue generation and improving tax administration.
The move follows the passage of the Harmonised Taxes and Levies Bill by the Jigawa State House of Assembly, a development confirmed by the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) as part of a wider reform drive across the region.
Other states including Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa and Kwara are also advancing similar measures, as Nigeria begins the implementation of newly enacted tax laws under the fiscal reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a statement, the JRB said the reforms are designed to boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), enhance states’ financial autonomy and create a more transparent, predictable and business-friendly tax environment.
According to the Board, Jigawa’s harmonised tax bill—currently awaiting the governor’s assent—seeks to simplify tax collection, eliminate multiple taxation and outlaw the use of roadblocks for the collection of taxes and levies.
The proposed law also provides for the deployment of technology to improve transparency, curb revenue leakages and clearly define the obligations of taxpayers.
The JRB described Jigawa’s action as a significant milestone in the modernisation of its revenue system, noting that the new framework is expected to improve voluntary compliance, boost investor confidence and support sustainable economic growth in the state.
It further commended the collaboration between the state government, the legislature and the Jigawa State Internal Revenue Service, saying the initiative aligns with the Tinubu administration’s national tax reform programme and reflects a commitment to transparency, efficiency and good governance.
