Progress

Current status
in force
01 Sep 2023 in force
28 May 2023 adopted
24 May 2023 adopted

Scope

Implementers
Nigeria
Policy Area
Taxation
Policy Instrument
Direct taxes including Digital Service Taxes
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
legislature
Government Body
central government
parliament
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

01 Sep 2023
in force

Finance Act (2023) including amendments to Capital Gains Tax Act entered into force

On 1 September 2023, the Finance Act (2023) entered into force. Under this Act, the amendment to the Capital Gains Tax Act (CGTA) expands the definition to include "digital assets" alongside "debt." The computation of chargeable gains is updated to …

Event type law
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
28 May 2023
adopted

President signed Finance Act (2023) including amendments to Capital Gains Tax Act

On 28 May 2023, the President signed the Finance Bill (2023) into law. Under this Act, the amendment to the Capital Gains Tax Act (CGTA) expands the definition to include "digital assets" alongside "debt." The computation of chargeable gains is upda…

Event type law
Action type signing
Government branch executive
Government body central government
24 May 2023
adopted

Finance Bill (2023) including amendments to Capital Gains Tax Act was adopted by House of Representatives

On 24 May 2023, the House of Representatives adopted the Finance Bill (2023). Under this Act, the amendment to the Capital Gains Tax Act (CGTA) expands the definition to include "digital assets" alongside "debt." The computation of chargeable gains …

Event type law
Action type adoption
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament