Jigawa State has joined other North Central states in fast-tracking the domestication of Nigeria’s new tax reforms, as sub-national governments intensify efforts to boost revenue generation, enhance transparency and align with the fiscal reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

As implementation of the new tax laws gathers momentum nationwide, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa, Kwara and Jigawa are taking concrete legislative steps to modernise their revenue frameworks. The Joint Revenue Board, JRB, said the developments reflect a growing determination by states to strengthen internally generated revenue, IGR, while creating a more predictable and business-friendly tax environment.

In Jigawa, the State House of Assembly has passed the Harmonised Taxes and Levies Bill, which the JRB described as a major milestone in the state’s revenue reform efforts. The bill, awaiting the assent of Governor Umar Namadi, seeks to streamline tax processes, eliminate multiple taxation and outlaw the use of roadblocks for tax and levy collection. It also provides for the deployment of technology to enhance transparency, plug revenue leakages and clarify taxpayers’ obligations.

According to the Board, the harmonised framework is expected to improve compliance and boost investor confidence, while supporting the state’s economic development.

Plateau State has also advanced its reform agenda, with Governor Caleb Mutfwang signing into law the Harmonised Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Law on December 31, 2025. Officials said the legislation will improve coordination in tax collection, reduce duplication and support sustainable funding for infrastructure and social services.

In Nasarawa State, Governor Abdullahi Sule assented to the Revenue Administration Law 2025 and the Harmonised Taxes and Levies Law 2025. The laws establish a unified system for administering tax and non-tax revenues, addressing challenges such as fragmented practices and inconsistent enforcement, while supporting investment, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs.

Kogi State joined the reform drive on January 1, 2026, when Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo signed into law key revenue statutes aimed at strengthening the state’s internal revenue service and aligning tax practices with national standards.

Although specific actions were not detailed for Kwara State, it is among the states advancing the reform process. Analysts say the moves signal a shift towards a harmonised, technology-driven and people-centred tax framework.