The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has launched a National Intelligence Gathering System designed to collect data and identify tax evaders and defaulters across Nigeria.

This development was announced by Mr. Abdullahi Ismaila, Director of Communications and Liaison at FIRS, in a statement issued Wednesday in Abuja.

According to Ismaila, the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Mr. Muhammad Nami, disclosed the initiative during a collaborative visit to the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Professor Bolaji Owasanoye.

Nami explained that the newly introduced system aims to detect and apprehend tax evaders, ensuring they fulfill their tax obligations. The system is ICT-based and is being implemented in collaboration with the ICPC, other anti-corruption agencies, and financial institutions.

He noted that the initiative is also geared toward combating financially driven crimes such as money laundering.

“The ICPC is a key stakeholder in this effort. We are strengthening our collaboration to detect tax fraud and plug revenue leakages so that we can increase the funds available to government for budget implementation,” Nami said.

He emphasized the importance of access to data and intelligence held by partner agencies, which would support efforts to expand the tax net and enforce compliance.

Additionally, Nami stated that FIRS is undergoing a comprehensive restructuring to enhance its operational efficiency and exceed its 2020 revenue targets.

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