By Boluwatife Oshadiya|27th April, 2026
Key Points
- NRS dismisses viral vehicle tax claim as false
- Fake infographic directs users to wrong government website
- Federal Government has not introduced new vehicle tax
- Nigerians urged to rely on verified official channels
Main Story
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has refuted widespread claims of a newly introduced vehicle tax, describing a viral infographic circulating online as false and misleading.
In an official statement issued by the agency’s spokesperson, Mr Dare Adekambi, who also serves as Special Adviser to the NRS Chairman, Dr Zach Adedeji, the service clarified that no such tax policy exists.
According to Adekambi, the misleading material instructed owners of private, commercial, and corporate vehicles to pay an unspecified tax through online platforms or designated financial institutions. However, he noted that the infographic lacked identifiable authorship and falsely referenced the website of the Federal Inland Revenue Service instead of the NRS.
“The NRS wishes to state categorically that the information did not emanate from the service or any government agency,” Adekambi stated.
He further stressed that the Federal Government has not introduced any new tax on vehicles, urging Nigerians to disregard the circulating content.
The clarification comes amid heightened public sensitivity to fiscal policies, particularly following ongoing tax reform discussions and revenue mobilisation efforts by the Federal Government.
What’s Being Said
Authorities have warned that misinformation relating to tax policies can create unnecessary panic and compliance confusion among citizens and businesses.
“Citizens are advised to rely only on official government communication channels and disregard fabricated messages designed to mislead the public,” Adekambi added.
What’s Next
The NRS reiterated its commitment to transparency and public engagement, encouraging Nigerians to follow its verified social media platforms and official website for accurate updates on tax regulations and policy developments.
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