The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) and the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) have announced the launch of the Nigerian Tax ID Portal, which will become effective from January 1, 2026, as part of efforts to modernise and streamline tax administration in Nigeria.
In a statement issued by the Joint Revenue Board, the agencies disclosed that the portal introduces a new Tax Identification system designed to harmonise taxpayer records nationwide and replace previously issued Tax Identification Numbers (TINs).
According to the statement, “The Tax Identification (Tax ID) is a unique, system-generated number assigned to all taxable persons in Nigeria for the purpose of tax administration.”
The JRB explained that for individuals, the Tax ID is linked to the National Identification Number (NIN), while for non-individuals, including businesses and organisations, the Tax ID is linked to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration number.
Taxpayers can retrieve their Tax ID by visiting “www.taxid.jrb.gov.ng” or “www.taxid.nrs.gov.ng.”
For individuals, the process involves clicking on the “Individual” tab, selecting National Identification Number (NIN), entering the 11-digit NIN, and clicking on “Retrieve Tax ID.” Users are required to enter their “First Name,” “Last Name,” and “Date of Birth” exactly as captured by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), after which a 13-digit Tax ID will be displayed.
For non-individuals, registered entities are required to click on the “Corporate” tab, select the appropriate organisation type, enter the applicable CAC registration number, and click on “Retrieve Tax ID,” after which the 13-digit Tax ID will be displayed.
The Joint Revenue Board described the process as straightforward, stating, “It’s that simple!”
The statement further clarified that “the use of the new Tax ID becomes effective from January 1, 2026, replacing previously issued TINS,” adding that the Tax ID is “strictly for tax administration.”
Addressing concerns around enforcement, the JRB assured taxpayers that “the introduction of the Tax ID will not lead to bank account deductions or closures due to non-compliance.”
Key benefits of the new system include unified identification for all taxpayers, simplified access to tax-related services, and nationwide accessibility and ease of use.
The Joint Revenue Board confirmed that the Nigerian Tax ID Portal would be accessible to all taxpayers across Nigeria from January 1, 2026, and encouraged taxpayers seeking further assistance to visit the portal or contact their nearest tax office.
Earlier, SaharaReporters reported that Nigeria’s Tax Ombudsman would formally commence full operations on January 1, 2026.
In a release from the office of tax Ombudsman, it was disclosed that President Bola Tinubu recently appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as the pioneer Tax Ombud and Chief Executive of the Office of the Tax Ombud.
The statement was signed by Chudi Achife, Chief Press Secretary to the Tax Ombud/CEO.
Announcing the appointment earlier, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the office was established to strengthen transparency and accountability within the tax system, enhance confidence in tax administration, and provide a structured mechanism for the fair and impartial resolution of disputes between taxpayers and revenue authorities.
According to Onanuga, the office “will receive, review, and resolve complaints about taxes, levies, regulatory fees, customs duties, excise matters, and other related issues in accordance with extant laws and regulations.”
He added that the office also has the power to institute legal proceedings on behalf of taxpayers at no cost to them, provide information on the functions of tax authorities, and raise awareness of taxpayer rights and obligations.
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