The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has launched its new electronic invoicing (e-Invoicing) platform, with over 1,000 companies already integrating their systems within two weeks of the rollout.
The platform, aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s tax administration, went live on August 1, 2025. It targets large taxpayers, companies with annual turnovers of ₦5 billion and above, representing more than 5,000 eligible firms nationwide. So far, about 20% of these companies have started using the new system.
MTN Nigeria was the first to transmit live electronic invoices to FIRS, officially marking the start of this new tax compliance era. Other major companies like Huawei Nigeria and IHS Nigeria have completed testing and are preparing to go live soon.
The e-Invoicing system is developed as an Electronic Fiscal System offering real-time transaction visibility and ensuring invoice accuracy and authenticity.
To help businesses adapt smoothly, FIRS is working closely with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) which has brought in service providers to act as system integrators and access point providers. These partners support companies with onboarding, integration, and managing invoice transmissions.
Acknowledging some companies faced difficulties meeting the initial August 1 deadline, FIRS has extended the final deadline for integration to November 1, 2025. The agency plans continued stakeholder engagements such as webinars and workshops to support a smooth transition.
Nigeria aims to harmonize revenue reporting, strengthen revenue assurance, and test a single trustworthy source for government income with this technology, which is in line with the Nigeria Revenue Services Reform Act. After large companies are fully onboarded, the system will expand to medium-sized and emerging businesses across the country.
