Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria has become the third state to enact the Harmonised Taxes and Levies Law, marking increased adoption of revenue modernisation measures across the federation.
Okay News reports that Governor Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo signed the law in Awka, the state capital, aligning Anambra with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s broader tax reform agenda.
The development follows closely after Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, in northwestern Nigeria, assented to a comprehensive revenue reform framework.
Zamfara’s new law repeals outdated consolidated revenue statutes and establishes the Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service for streamlined assessment, collection, and accounting.
Both states’ actions build on Ekiti State’s earlier domestication of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act through its 2025 Revenue Administration Law.
The harmonised regime standardises approved taxes and levies, eliminating overlapping charges that previously burdened citizens and businesses.
Officials describe the reforms as technology-driven, emphasising fairness, equity, certainty, and economic efficiency over fragmented practices.
The changes aim to enhance transparency, curb arbitrary collections, and foster a predictable environment for commerce and investment.
Small and medium-scale enterprises are expected to gain significantly from reduced informal levies and clearer compliance requirements.
Several other states, including Lagos, Katsina, and Bauchi, are advancing similar legislative processes to harmonise their revenue systems.
