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Cashless payments, tax reforms, other FG policies kick off in 2026

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The Federal Government has announced that several key reforms and directives will officially take effect in 2026, marking a significant shift in governance, revenue administration, and public service delivery.

The measures, aimed at improving transparency, boosting revenue, and modernising government operations, are expected to reshape how citizens and businesses interact with the Federal Government.

Ekwutosblog highlights some of the major policies set to take effect next year.

Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) Tax Reforms

The government has reformed its tax laws, replacing the former Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS).

The new tax framework will come into effect on January 1, 2026, requiring all taxpayers—individuals and businesses alike—to comply with the updated tax administration procedures.

Fully Digital Public Services & Revenue Collection (Cashless Government Payments)

Starting in 2026, all federal revenue collections will require digital payments.

Services such as passports, licences, and regulatory fees will no longer accept cash.

This move represents a major shift toward digital public services and is intended to improve transparency while reducing leakages in revenue collection.

National Single Window (NSW) for Trade and Customs

The government has directed the NSW Steering Committee to ensure the platform is fully operational by the first quarter of 2026.

The NSW is expected to streamline trade and Customs procedures, reduce bureaucracy, and facilitate easier import/export processes for businesses.

Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) / Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX)

Set for rollout in early 2026, the DPI and NGDX platforms aim to support e-government services, enhance data exchange between government agencies, and improve service delivery to citizens and businesses.

Budget Rollover: Focus on Completing Ongoing Projects

For the 2026 fiscal year, the government has directed that 70% of 2025’s capital budget be rolled over, effectively freezing the launch of many new major projects.

This strategy is designed to focus resources on completing existing projects in areas such as security, infrastructure, and social services, reflecting caution under revenue constraints.

Revenue Optimisation Platform (RevOp)

The Revenue Optimisation Platform will centralise revenue collection, reconciliation, and monitoring across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

The system integrates with existing Treasury‑Single Account frameworks, financial management systems, and banks, helping to prevent revenue leakages and improve transparency.

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“I’ll never settle for a barber, yahoo boy or a poor man” — nail tech’s list of men she says she can’t marry sparks reactions online

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A Nigerian nail technician has set social media talking after openly listing the kind of men she says she can never settle for.

In a now-viral post, she stated clearly that she refuses to “settle for less” and went on to mention professions and traits she considers a no-go area.

According to her, she can never settle for a barber, an aza man, a yahoo boy, a mechanic, an actor, a laundry man, a hype man, or a plumber. She also added that she wouldn’t marry a man with a high body count or a poor man.

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Nigeria Police Force successfully repatriates $23,000 to international romance scam victim

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The Nigeria Police Force INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja has successfully repatriated the sum of Twenty-Three Thousand United States Dollars ($23,000) recovered from an international romance scammer to the victim in The Cayman Islands.

A statement from CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson of the force, says the repatriation followed a request received from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service seeking assistance of the INTERPOL NCB Abuja to investigate a Nigerian national, Achufusi Obioma Ikenna, who defrauded a resident of the Cayman Islands through an online romance scam.

‘’Acting on the request, INTERPOL NCB Abuja conducted discreet, intelligence-led investigations which led to the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of the sum of $23,000.

Following the completion of all necessary documentation and in collaboration with international partners, the recovered funds were formally handed over to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, through the British High Commission in Abuja, represented by Mr. Shaun McLeary, for secure delivery to the victim.’’

Hundeyin added that the suspect will be arraigned at the conclusion of investigation.

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Bosso replaces Danjuma as Imo Police Command CP

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The Imo State Police Command, Owerri, has a new Police Commissioner in the person of Audu Garba Bosso, who replaced Aboki Danjuma, the outgoing Police Commissioner. Danjuma was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) and posted to Force Headquarters, Abuja.

Upon assumption of duty, CP Bosso called on sister security agencies, stakeholders, and all residents to collaborate with the police in tackling crime and social vices.

He stressed that community-based policing, intelligence-led operations, and a people-friendly approach will guide his administration, with strict adherence to the rule of law and respect for human rights.

In a brief biography made available to journalists by the Command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, it was revealed that CP Bosso was born on December 31, 1967, in Bosso, Niger State.

He enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on June 10, 1994, as a Cadet ASP, Course 18/1994.

Revealing his academic history, Okoye stated that CP Bosso holds an NCE in Geography/Biology, a B.Sc.Ed in Biology, and an M.Sc in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He is also a member of the National Institute of Policing Studies (MNIPS).

In the course of his career, he has attended key professional courses, including PMF Mobile Training School, Citizenship and Leadership Course, Community Policing Course, TLCC, and SLCC, which have shaped his strategic and community-oriented policing philosophy.

The command’s spokesperson added that before his recent deployment to Imo State, CP Bosso served as DPO in over twenty-two divisions nationwide across Sokoto and Kwara State Commands, including Bale Gudu, Dange-Shuni, Wamako, and Kebbe Divisions in Sokoto State, as well as ‘B’ Division, Surulere, Ilorin, Kwara State Command, among others.

“He also held strategic appointments across several state commands, which include: CSP Administration, Kwara State Command; 2i/c Ilorin Metro Area Command, Kwara; 2i/c CID, Katsina State Command; AC Provost Marshal, Force Headquarters, Abuja; Area Commander, Saki, Oyo State Command; Area Commander, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State Command; ACP Administration, Enugu State Command; Area Commander, Iyekogba, Edo State Command; Director CPTU, Police Service Commission, Jos; Director Finance & Administration, POLAC Wudil, Kano State; DCP G.I FCID Annex, Gombe State; DCP Operations, Borno State Command; and CP G.I FCID Annex, Kaduna State, before his posting to Imo State,” Okoye stated.

The new Commissioner has called on all Imo residents to actively partner with the Police and other security agencies through timely information sharing and participation in community policing initiatives, assuring the public of his commitment to protecting lives and property, maintaining peace, and fostering a people-friendly policing culture across the state.

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