June 18, 2026

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief

The Federal Government has said it is not considering the imposition of fuel and telecommunications taxes.

It was reacting to reports suggesting that it has adopted or is considering new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following the recommendation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria.

The government position was contained in a statement by Efe Ovuakporie, Head of Information and Public Relations Unit of the Federal Ministry of Finance.