This is much more than a simple rebranding. The transition to the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) signals a fundamental shift in tax administration. The goal is to centralize tax control at the federal level for consistency and efficiency, while simultaneously empowering State Internal Revenue Services (SIRS) with greater autonomy. In practical terms, this means a state like Kano should be able to resolve its own VAT disputes locally and swiftly, without the delays of waiting for a decision from Abuja.
