The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has dismissed viral claims circulating online suggesting that the Federal Government has introduced a new tax on vehicles, stating clearly that no such policy exists and urging Nigerians to disregard the misleading information.
The clarification comes after an infographic spread widely across social media platforms, alleging that vehicle owners in Nigeria would be required to begin paying a new tax effective from July 1, 2026.
The message further claimed that payments would be made through designated banks and online platforms, sparking confusion among citizens.
However, the NRS has firmly stated that the information is false and did not originate from any government agency.
According to the agency, the document circulating online contains no official signature, reference, or verification, making it an unauthorised and misleading publication intended to misinform the public.
The spokesperson for the NRS, Dare Adekambi, explained that the Federal Government has not approved, announced, or implemented any new tax targeting vehicle owners.
He emphasized that Nigerians should rely only on official communication channels when it comes to matters of taxation and public policy, warning that misinformation of this nature often spreads quickly and causes unnecessary panic.
The agency also pointed out that the viral content misdirected users to an incorrect website that does not belong to the NRS.
This, according to the service, is another clear indication that the message was fabricated and not linked to any legitimate government source.
In its clarification, the NRS reiterated that all existing tax policies remain unchanged and that any future tax reforms would be properly communicated through official government platforms, press releases, and verified media channels.
The agency urged citizens to be cautious of unverified posts circulating on social media, especially those that request payments or provide suspicious instructions.
The statement also warned against individuals or groups spreading false tax-related information, noting that such actions could mislead the public and potentially expose people to fraud or financial scams.
The service encouraged Nigerians to always verify tax-related announcements before taking any action.
This development comes at a time when tax reform discussions and fiscal policy adjustments have been a subject of public attention in Nigeria.
While there have been broader conversations around revenue generation and economic planning, the NRS made it clear that no new vehicle-specific tax has been introduced under any current policy framework.
The agency reassured Nigerians of its commitment to transparency and accurate information dissemination, stating that it will continue to provide updates through official channels to avoid confusion and misinformation.
For now, vehicle owners across the country are not required to pay any new tax beyond existing obligations, and the public has been advised to ignore the viral claims in circulation.