Nigeria’s top tax administration coordinating organization, the Joint Tax Board (JTB), announced plans to formally change its name to the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) and presented a new brand identity. According to Daily Trust, the change comes after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2025 into law on June 26, 2025. The Board’s 158th Meeting, which took place in Abuja on Wednesday, officially presented the new brand identity. Dr. Zacch Adedeji, the Chairman of the Board, spoke at the function and called the new logo and related brand components important representations of the institution’s development.The new brand identity is a symbol of rebirth, change, and our shared dedication to revenue administration excellence. It will direct our operations and actions under the new dispensation and reflects the values of the JRB,” Adedeji stated. The shift to the JRB, according to the JTB Chairman, is a significant step toward a more cohesive and effective national tax administration architecture. According to him, the change is anticipated to promote tax compliance countrywide, strengthen information sharing, and expand cooperation among revenue officials.In order to guarantee the smooth implementation of the new tax Acts, which take effect on January 1, 2026, he urged member states and pertinent agencies to fully align with the reform agenda and make all necessary modifications within their domains. In response to the meeting’s theme, “Managing Transition: Driving Transformation, Building the Future of Tax Administration in Nigeria,” Adedeji emphasized the necessity of ongoing capacity building, consistent investment in cutting-edge infrastructure, and robust cooperation between all governmental levels in order to position Nigeria’s tax system for the future.Mr. Olusegun Adesokan, the Executive Secretary of the Board, stated in his remarks that the JRB will establish a revenue-friendly environment that benefits everyone as a result of the transition. In order to develop a nationwide database for the Tax ID project, Adesokan said that the JRB is currently collaborating with revenue authorities to harmonize taxpayer data silos. The Tax ID would be generated for both persons and corporations using basic data such as NIN and company registration number. The Chairmen of Internal Revenue Services who are members of the Board are already spearheading the domestication of a uniform taxes and levies Act in their respective States, the Executive Secretary revealed, adding that the JRB will do much more to harmonize taxes, levies, and rates across the nation.
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