By SUNTV Global Channel | December 30, 2025
The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) and the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) have officially announced the launch of the Nigerian Tax Identification (Tax ID) Portal, scheduled to take effect nationwide from January 1, 2026, in a move aimed at modernising and harmonising tax administration across the country.
According to a statement issued by the JRB, the new portal introduces a single, unified Tax Identification system that will replace all previously issued Tax Identification Numbers (TINs). The Tax ID is described as a unique, system-generated number assigned to every taxable person in Nigeria strictly for tax administration purposes.
Under the new framework, individual taxpayers’ Tax IDs are linked to their National Identification Number (NIN), while businesses, organisations, and other non-individual entities will have their Tax IDs linked to their Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration numbers.
Taxpayers can retrieve their Tax ID through either www.taxid.jrb.gov.ng or www.taxid.nrs.gov.ng.
For individuals, the process involves selecting the Individual option, choosing National Identification Number (NIN), entering the 11-digit NIN, and clicking Retrieve Tax ID. Users will then be required to input their first name, last name, and date of birth exactly as recorded by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), after which a 13-digit Tax ID will be generated.
For non-individual taxpayers, registered entities are required to select the Corporate option, choose the appropriate organisation type, input their CAC registration number, and retrieve their 13-digit Tax ID instantly.
Describing the system as user-friendly, the JRB stated, “It’s that simple.”
The board further clarified that the new Tax ID will officially replace all existing TINs from January 1, 2026, while assuring Nigerians that the initiative will not lead to automatic bank account deductions or closures for non-compliance.
Key benefits of the new Tax ID system include a unified taxpayer identity nationwide, simplified access to tax services, improved data harmonisation, and ease of use across all states.
The JRB encouraged taxpayers who require assistance to visit the portal or contact the nearest tax office once the system goes live.
Meanwhile, the development comes as Nigeria prepares for the commencement of full operations of the Office of the Tax Ombudsman on January 1, 2026. President Bola Tinubu recently appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as the pioneer Tax Ombud and Chief Executive Officer of the office.
In a statement signed by Chudi Achife, Chief Press Secretary to the Tax Ombud/CEO, the office was described as a critical step toward strengthening transparency, accountability, and public confidence in Nigeria’s tax system.
Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga noted that the Tax Ombudsman’s office will handle complaints related to taxes, levies, regulatory fees, customs duties, and excise matters, while also providing free legal representation for taxpayers where necessary.
The office will also play a key role in educating Nigerians on their tax rights and obligations, as well as ensuring fair and impartial resolution of disputes between taxpayers and revenue authorities.
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