The Joint Tax Board has begun its transition ahead of implementing Nigeria’s new tax laws, unveiling a refreshed brand identity in Abuja.

This follows President Bola Tinubu’s signing of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2025 on June 26, which replaces the current Joint Tax Board with a new Joint Revenue Board effective January 1, 2026.

The new identity, including a redesigned logo, was introduced during the Board’s 158th meeting held on Wednesday at the Transcorp Hilton.

Board Chairman Dr. Zacch Adedeji said the new identity marks a shift in how revenue administration will be coordinated nationwide.

He said, “The new brand identity represents renewal, transformation, and our collective commitment to excellence in revenue administration. It reflects what the JRB stands for and will guide our activities and operations in the emerging dispensation.”

Adedeji noted that the transition is designed to enhance collaboration among revenue authorities, improve information sharing, and strengthen compliance.

He said the reform would ensure better alignment in tax policy implementation and support ongoing efforts to boost non-oil revenue.

Addressing participants, he noted that the meeting’s theme — “Managing Transition: Driving Transformation, Building the Future of Tax Administration in Nigeria” — reflects the demands of the moment.

He added that shaping the future of tax administration will require stronger skills, modern technology, and sustained investment in infrastructure.

He noted that the future of tax administration will rely on enhanced skills, modern technology, and sustained infrastructure investment.

Executive Secretary of the Board, Mr. Olusegun Adesokan, said the transition would deliver practical benefits for both taxpayers and government institutions.

He added that the new Joint Revenue Board would foster a more efficient, revenue-friendly environment for all, and that efforts are already underway to harmonise taxpayer information nationwide.

Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, Mr. Ayodele Subair, said the new Joint Revenue Board would bring all revenue agencies under a unified structure to harmonise taxes nationwide.

He described the transition as part of the administration’s “groundbreaking reforms,” noting that a uniform system would enhance investment and drive development. He added that the key priority now is ensuring that citizens clearly understand the reforms.