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Economy

NRS Exempts Low Income Earners From Tax

Nigerians who earn N800,000 or less annually will pay personal income tax. The new rule is set by the NRS.

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NRS exempts Nigerians earning N800,000 from tax.

The revenue-sharing formula has also changed. States will now get 55% and local governments will get 35%.

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