Nigeria Revenue Service Takes Over Mineral Royalty Collection Under New Tax Laws
Nigeria Revenue Service Takes Over Mineral Royalty Collection Under New Tax Laws
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has officially assumed responsibility for collecting mineral royalties from mining operators nationwide, following the enactment of the Nigeria Tax Laws 2025.
Key Details
- The development was confirmed after a meeting in Abuja between:
- Solid Minerals Minister: Dele Alake
- NRS Chairman: Zacch Adedeji
- Announcement was made via a statement by Dare Adekanmbi, adviser to the NRS chairman
- The new arrangement took effect from January 1, 2026
Operational Framework
- NRS Role: Collection of all mineral royalties from mining operators
- Ministry of Solid Minerals Development: Retains technical and regulatory oversight, ensuring compliance and sector governance
Implications
- Centralizing royalty collection under NRS aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and revenue mobilization
- Mining companies will now interact primarily with NRS for royalty payments, streamlining fiscal processes
- The move aligns with broader efforts to modernize Nigeria’s mineral sector and strengthen resource-to-revenue mechanisms
This shift represents a significant step in formalizing Nigeria’s mining revenue system while maintaining the Ministry’s regulatory authority over the sector.
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