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The federal government has dismissed a viral online infographic claiming that a new tax on vehicles will take effect from July 1, 2026, describing it as fake, misleading and not authorised by any government agency.
The post, which has been widely shared on social media, alleged that owners of private, commercial and corporate vehicles would be required to pay a fresh levy online or through designated banks and agencies. It also falsely directed the public to a website presented as an official tax portal.
In a swift response on Sunday, the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) debunked the claim, stressing that no such vehicle tax has been introduced or approved by the federal government.
Speaking through the Special Adviser to the NRS Chairman and spokesperson for the agency, Dare Adekanmbi, the Service clarified that the information did not originate from it or any recognised government institution.
“The attention of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has been drawn to a viral infographic message claiming that the Federal Government has introduced a fresh vehicle tax effective 1 July 2026,” the statement said.
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It added that the fake message was deliberately designed to appear credible, including the use of official-looking government branding to mislead unsuspecting Nigerians.
“The NRS wishes to state categorically that the information did not emanate from the Service or any government agency. Citizens are advised to disregard the fabricated message and rely strictly on verified official channels,” Adekanmbi stated.
The Service also corrected misinformation in the post, noting that the website referenced in the viral graphic is not the official NRS portal.
It urged Nigerians to verify all tax-related announcements through its authenticated website and verified social media handles, warning against falling for digitally manipulated content spreading across online platforms.
While confirming the claim as false, the NRS cautioned that such misinformation could create unnecessary panic and expose citizens to fraud schemes disguised as government directives.
