The Joint Revenue Board has urged tax authorities to strengthen the use of data and analytics in tax administration as Nigeria enters the second year of its ongoing tax reform programme.
The Board made the call in a communiqué issued on Monday following its 160th meeting, held from September 1 to 3, 2026, in Kaduna State.
The meeting, themed “One Year of Tax Reform: Assessing Progress and Addressing Challenges,” reviewed the progress made since the implementation of the new tax laws began on January 1, 2026. It also examined emerging challenges and measures needed to consolidate the gains of the reform.
The JRB acknowledged the progress recorded during the first year, particularly the shift towards a more harmonised, technology-driven and data-enabled tax administration system.
However, the Board noted that significant implementation challenges persist and require sustained attention.
It stressed the strategic role of data and analytics in modern tax administration, urging revenue authorities to invest continuously in robust data infrastructure, advanced analytical tools and institutional capacity to transform data into actionable intelligence.
The Board said enhanced data capabilities would strengthen decision-making and help improve tax compliance.
“The Board calls for enhanced inter-agency collaboration and responsible data sharing, recognising that the effective integration of reliable and credible data sources is critical to broadening the tax base, improving compliance levels, and strengthening evidence-based tax administration.
“The Board further emphasises that such collaboration must be underpinned by appropriate safeguards to ensure data privacy, security, and lawful access,” the communiqué read in part.
The JRB said the second year of the tax reform should prioritise converting legislative changes into effective administrative reforms that deliver measurable results.
It identified improving the taxpayer experience, boosting voluntary compliance, strengthening revenue mobilisation, and building greater public trust and confidence in the tax system as key priorities.
