Edo Holds Joint Revenue Committee Meeting
A meeting of the Joint Revenue Committee of Edo State has been held with a view to brainstorming on effective implementation of the Land Use Charge. In his remark, the Executive Chairman, of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) Chief...
Tax Default: Govt. seals Banks, 34 others
The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has shut distrained the King Square Branch of Skye Bank Plc, following its inability to pay withholding tax liabilities to the tune of N88, 606, 697.03 to the state government. The EIRS also distrained about 34 other...
Elamah Underscores Importance of EIRS Autonomy
The Executive Chairman of Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) Chief Oseni Elamah has said that the granting of autonomous status to the EIRS agency marks a unique turning point in the history of revenue reforms in the state. Chief Elamah Made the remark at a...
Attorney-General defends Land Use Charge enforcement
The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Edo State Barr, Henry Idahagbon has said that the promulgation and subsequent enforcement of the Land Use Charge Law by the Edo State Government was in the right direction and of the best interest of the people,...
Edo placed 4th in JTB-IGR ranking in Nigeria
The position of Edo as 4th in internally generated revenue amongst the 36 state internal revenue services in Nigeria has been attributed to the collaboration and support of the taxpaying organizations and the people of Edo State. Chief Elamah said the Joint Tax...
Elamah canvases efficient system, viable institutions
An efficient system as well as viable institutions like internal revenue agencies have been described as veritable catalyst towards advancing development in the developing world. The Executive chairman of Edo State Internal Revenue Service, (EIRS), Chief (Sir) Oseni...
Governor Adams Oshiomhole restates commitment to Edo Taxpayers -Receives reports on IGR Reforms
Governor Adams Oshiomhole has re-stated his administration’s commitment to providing good-governance for the people of Edo State through judicious use of taxes generated. He made the statement in Benin City when he received reports on the Reforms of the Edo State...
Oshiomhole Identifies Courage, Will, Fairness for Tax Collection
Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has identified courage, will and fairness as indices that should be used in collecting taxes for developmental purposes. He made the clarification when the leadership and members of Course 24 of the National Defence College paid...
World Bank defends $75 loan to Edo
The World Bank has defended its $75 million loan to Edo State Government, saying it grants significant funding only to governments it trusts will use the funds judiciously to achieve its development results. Speaking at a 3-day retreat for members of the State...
Tax Enforcement: Edo seals more defaulting coys
In continuation of the on-going tax enforcement exercise, the department of the tax Intelligence and enforcement of the EIRS has sealed off more establishments in the hospitality industry in Edo Central Senatorial District for non-compliance with the Hotels and Event...
