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FG Discontinues Tax Credit by Dangote, BUA, MTN … for Roads Infrastructure

As of 2024–2025, the following companies were key participants in the scheme:

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9 months ago

February 4, 2026

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The federal government has discontinued the use of tax credit by companies for road development.

It was know as Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme (Executive Order 007).

The Executive Chairman of Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Mr. Zacch Adedeji, disclosed that the system does not follow constitutional tax administration.

Adedeji said, “No matter how good a programme is, the first thing that it must have are good products. The remits of the Nigeria Revenue Service, as it were then or the Federal Inland Revenue Service is to access, to collect and to account “ for taxes.

“Appropriation is not part of the remits of the Nigeria Revenue Service or Federal Inland Revenue Service. So when you give tax credits for roads it is an appropriation act, because you spent the money, but your remit is to collect and give it to the constitutional body that will sign that money. Which is the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).

And who says that that money is yours? Who says it belongs to your family? Who says it’s not students that will come and work in your factory and want to use it to pay their school fees.”

Another point he raised was that FIRS/NRS lacks the competence to know how a road is constructed, saying, “We lack competence, as Nigerian Revenue Service, because we don’t know how the road is done and that is why we stopped the use of tax credit. Whatever their taxes, let government choose the proper appropriation.”

BACKGROUND

Many major companies in Nigeria have utilised the Federal Government’s Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme (Executive Order 007) to finance the construction and rehabilitation of federal roads in exchange for tax credits

As of 2024–2025, the following companies were key participants in the scheme:

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL):

As at late 2024, NNPC was one of the largest contributors, financing over 21 road projects covering over 1,800 kilometers. Projects included the Ilorin-Jebba-Mokwa/Bokani Junction Road and the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

Dangote Group (Dangote Cement Plc):

A prominent participant, having worked on the Apapa-Oshodi-Oworonsoki-Ojota Expressway and the Obajana-Kabba road in Kogi State.

BUA Group (BUA International Limited): Involved in the construction of major roads, including the Bode-Saadu-Lafiagi road, Eyinkorin road and bridge, and the Okura Road, aiming to complete over 500km of roads by 2026.

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc: Engaged in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Enugu-Onitsha expressway.

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG): Provided funding for the Bodo-Bonny road and bridge project in Rivers State.

Access Bank Plc: Involved in fixing the Oniru axis of the VI-Lekki circulation road in Lagos State.

Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited: Undertaking the construction of the Malando-Garin Baka-Ngwaski road and rehabilitation of the Mokwa-Nasarawa road in Niger State.

GZI Industries: Re-constructing the Umueme village road in Abia State.

Others: Lafarge Africa Plc, Unilever Nigeria Plc, and Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc.

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Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate – Thursday, October 22, 2026

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15 hours ago

October 22, 2026

Charles Flames

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The Nigerian naira traded near recent levels against the US dollar on Thursday, with a modest gap between the official and parallel markets.

Official Market (CBN / NFEM)

The official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) rate closed around ₦1,334.72 per US dollar on October 21 (the most recent published CBN figure).
Intraday trading on that day ranged roughly between ₦1,333 and ₦1,337.
Interbank FX turnover rose sharply to about $127.6 million.

Parallel / Black Market (Aboki / Street Rate)

Bureau de Change and parallel market dealers are quoting the dollar in the ₦1,370–₦1,390 range for selling (what you pay to buy dollars).
Typical buy rates (what dealers pay for dollars) are around ₦1,355–₦1,375.
The premium over the official rate remains relatively moderate by recent historical standards (roughly 3–4%).

Mid-Market Reference

International mid-market rates (used by many global converters) hover around ₦1,332–₦1,335 per dollar.

Quick Summary

Market	Approx. Rate (₦ per $1)	Notes
Official (CBN/NFEM)	1,335	Latest published close
Parallel (Sell)	1,370 – 1,390	Street / BDC rate
Mid-market	1,332 – 1,335	Global reference

Context: The naira has been relatively stable in recent sessions, supported by improved FX liquidity and external reserves. The gap between official and parallel rates remains narrower than the wide spreads seen in previous years, though demand for dollars for imports, travel, and remittances continues to influence the street rate.

Rates can shift during the day. Always confirm with a trusted bank, Bureau de Change, or licensed operator before transacting.

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RMRDC Taking 2027 Africa Raw Materials Summit To Kenya

Speaking with newsmen during the conclusion of the ARMS 2026, Ike-Muonso said Nigeria is the only county that has an organisation, government-owned organisation in the continent that is fully dedicated to adding value to raw materials.

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2 days ago

October 21, 2026

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• Photo: Hon.Minister, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST), Dr Kingsley Udeh, declaring the event open.

The third edition of the Africa Raw Materials Summit (ARMS) 2027, would be used to garner support for setting up a centralised continental database for raw processing and value addition that is accessible to investors and industrialists.

The Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, disclosed this during the ARMS 2026 Summit , held in Abuja, themed, ‘From African Feedstock To Factories.’

Building enthusiasm ahead of the next year’s event scheduled to hold in Kenya, East Africa, Ike-Muonso explained that the decision to take the summit to Kenya was reached following what he described as the East Africa country participants’ dominance in the first and second edition of the summit.

Ike-Muonso said Nigeria is the only county that has an organisation, government-owned organisation in the continent that is fully dedicated to adding value to raw materials.

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JPMorgan Eyeing Entry Into Nigeria’s Banking Industry

J.P. Morgan operates in more than 100 countries worldwide, providing financial services, investment banking, asset management, and commercial banking across major global markets in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

Published

2 days ago

October 21, 2026

OCHEFA

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JPMorgan Chase & Co has deposited N50 billion with the Central Bank of Nigeria as part of efforts to secure a merchant banking licence and expand its operations in Nigeria .

Bloomberg reported that the CBN deposit, valued at about $38m, meets a key requirement in the American lender’s application and signals its readiness to establish a licensed banking operation in Nigeria.

However, the payment does not guarantee approval, as the CBN is yet to make a final decision on the application.

People familiar with the process, said the deposit was one of the final regulatory requirements for the licence.

They added that the bank expects to obtain approval by the end of 2026 or in early 2027, subject to the regulator’s decision.