The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has warned Nigerians against a misleading infographic circulating online, which directs the public to a fake website and falsely claims the introduction of a new vehicle tax.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the NRS Chairman, Mr Dare Adekambi, who also serves as the agency’s spokesperson, the NRS said the clarification became necessary following growing concerns over misinformation relating to tax policies and government directives.
According to the service, the viral material falsely claims that a new vehicle tax will take effect from July 1 and instructs vehicle owners to make payments through unofficial channels. The infographic directs private, commercial, and corporate vehicle owners to pay an unspecified tax via banks and agencies. It also provides a misleading web address, instead of the official NRS website.
The agency confirmed that no new vehicle tax has been introduced by the Federal Government and that the information did not emanate from the service or any government agency.
It, therefore, urged citizens to disregard the fabricated messages designed to mislead the public and instead rely on official government channels for information on government policies
