
Nigeria must operate efficient tax administration to boost revenue, says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja expressed his administration’s commitment to an efficient tax administration in order to improve tax revenue in the country. Declaring open the second National Tax Dialogue Week, the President expressed concern at the current tax system in the country, characterised by fragmented administration, multiple and sometimes, overlapping taxes. ''In most tax-efficient nations, tax administrative processes and practices are harmonised within a single system. ''One key deliverable of this year’s tax dialogue is to promote synergy in tax administration among the different tiers of government. ''Harmonising taxpayer identification across the country is a good start;…