NRS takes over mining royalties as FG tightens rules

Businessday | 04-04-2026 10:10pm |

The federal government has tightened enforcement in its mining sector, with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) formally assuming responsibility for the collection of mineral royalties, in a move backed by new tax laws, and aimed at boosting government revenues and closing compliance gaps. The transition, which took effect from Jan. 1, 2026, was confirmed in

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