The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has dismissed claims of a new vehicle tax set to take effect on July 1, 2026. A viral infographic circulating on social media alleged the federal government introduced the tax, but the NRS called the report false and misleading. The agency issued the clarification in response to inquiries from a reporter following the spread of the graphic online. No new tax on vehicles has been introduced, the NRS stated. The service urged the public to disregard the misinformation and rely only on official channels for tax updates. The NRS did not specify who created or shared the false infographic. It also did not provide details on past or current vehicle tax policies. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to transparency in revenue collection.
The NRS had to correct a false claim about a vehicle tax, yet offered no explanation for why such misinformation spreads so easily. The public continues to face confusion over tax policies without clear, proactive communication from the agency. Nigerians are left reacting to rumours instead of receiving timely, official updates. This pattern benefits no one but those spreading disinformation.
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