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Author(s): Abdulhamid Ellawule.

Volume/Issue: Volume 4 , Issue 2 (2021)

Abstract:

The dwindling oil revenue to Nigeria necessitated the need to improve revenue generation. The Stamp Duties is seen as “a new gold”, however, the crisis between the FIRS and NIPOST might pose a threat. The study examined the provisions of the Stamp Duties Act and some relevant laws to ascertain the agency with the jurisdiction to collect and administer duties in Nigeria. It was found that FIRS has the authority to manage and administer duties and other taxes in Nigeria and not NIPOST. It was recommended that tax laws should be harmonised and postage stamps and stamp duties should be clearly defined to avoid ambiguity

Keywords:

Stamp Duties, FIRS, NIPOST

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