By: Adekunle Munir
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria are struggling to survive under the weight of numerous taxes, levies, and fees imposed by federal, state, and local governments. NATIONAL ECONOMY findings reveal that these businesses face 39 different levies across the three tiers of government. At the federal level, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) collects key taxes such as Company Income Tax, Value-Added Tax (VAT), Stamp Duties, Capital Gains Tax, Personal Income Tax, and Withholding Tax.