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How Nigerians Can Legally Reduce the Tax They Pay on Their Investments
Making money from an investment is one thing. Knowing how much of that money you actually get to keep after tax is another.
Practical explanations for earning, working, and paying taxes in Nigeria—without the legal maze.
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Income Sources
Making money from an investment is one thing. Knowing how much of that money you actually get to keep after tax is another.

Taxes
Nigeria’s new guidelines for taxing virtual assets took effect on August 3, but industry players are already asking the Nigeria Revenue Service to rethink parts of the framework. The issue is not whether crypto should be taxed.

Company Taxes
Tax incentives are meant to give businesses some form of relief. They can reduce the amount of tax a business pays, encourage investment or support businesses operating in sectors the government considers important. But under Nigeria’s new tax administration framework, getting an incentive now comes with an additional reporting responsibility.

Taxes
Nigeria’s new tax laws changed how personal income tax is calculated from 2026. One of the biggest changes is the introduction of the progressive tax structure, with rates ranging from 0% to 25%.