The Nigeria Revenue Service has assumed responsibility for collecting mineral royalties from mining operators nationwide following the implementation of the Nigeria Tax Laws 2025.

The move was disclosed after a meeting in Abuja between Solid Minerals Minister Dele Alake and NRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji, according to a statement issued Friday by Dare Adekanmbi, adviser to the NRS chairman.

Effective January 1, 2026, the NRS now oversees royalty collection, while the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development continues to exercise technical and regulatory supervision over the sector.

The decision was formalised in a joint statement by both institutions, confirming the transfer of mineral royalty administration to the NRS.

“Following the enactment of the laws by President Bola Tinubu on June 26, 2025, the administration of mineral royalties, effective January 1, 2026, has transitioned to NRS,” the statement read.

The statement added that the Ministry will continue to provide support through mineral pricing data, geological information, and industry coordination.

Both agencies also reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring a seamless implementation of the transition

“Both institutions have agreed to work closely together to ensure that operators are well-informed, and that the new royalty framework is implemented in a way that supports the growth and development of the solid minerals sector,” the statement added.

The transition forms part of wider tax reforms designed to centralise federally collectible revenues under the NRS, with the aim of enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

More broadly, the reform underscores the government’s resolve to boost non-oil revenue streams and elevate the solid minerals sector as a significant driver of economic growth.

In June 2025, President Bola Tinubu signed four landmark tax reform bills into law, targeting critical aspects of Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue framework. The measures are designed to overhaul the tax system, boost revenue generation, and curb leakages across key sectors, including mining.

The legislation comprises the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill.

The reforms were based on recommendations put forward by the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, chaired by Taiwo Oyedele and established by President Tinubu in 2023.