Niger Revenue Service Defends Revenue Records, Denies Media Claims

By YM Bina

The Niger State Internal Revenue Service (NGSIRS) has dismissed a recent media report alleging irregularities in its operations, insisting that no journalist or media organisation contacted the agency for verification prior to publication.

In a statement issued by its management signed by Usman Umar, SA Special Duties to the board Chairman in Minna.

The Service described the claim that it was unreachable as “malicious and grossly misleading,” maintaining that it operates an open-door policy and remains accessible through its official communication channels.

The agency acknowledged that revenue leakages remain a challenge but stressed that the issue is not peculiar to Niger State, noting that revenue authorities across the world grapple with similar problems.

Highlighting its performance, the Service pointed to a significant increase in the state’s internally generated revenue (IGR), attributing the growth to reforms, enforcement, and the deployment of technology.

According to the statement, the outcome of its reforms and enforcement drive is evident in the continuous growth of the State’s Internally Generated Revenue profile from a paltry N600 million monthly average in 2021 to an average of N5 billion monthly as at December 2025.

The agency reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability, while calling on the media to uphold professional standards. Saying that it will not be distracted by what it described as unverified reports.