The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has granted a three-month extension for companies to adopt and transition to the National E-Invoicing Solution.
Tayo Koleosho, Chief of Staff to FIRS’ Executive Chairman, announced this during a 2-day E-Invoice Post Go-Live workshop in Lagos.
Represented by Emmanuel Eze, Director of Change Management at FIRS, Koleosho noted that significant progress has been made since the E-Invoicing Solution for Large Taxpayers launched on August 1, 2025.
He emphasized that the extension is not for procrastination but to allow stakeholders to finalize integration, test transmissions, and address system readiness issues before enforcement begins.
“The E-Invoicing Solution for Large Taxpayers officially went live on 1st August 2025, marking a significant milestone in modernising tax administration in Nigeria. Since its launch, FIRS has reported that over 1,000 Large Taxpayers have been successfully onboarded, representing approximately 20% of their target group.
“Notable pioneering organisations such as MTN Nigeria, Huawei Nigeria, and IHS Nigeria have already commenced live invoice transmissions. Furthermore, 16 Service Providers have been certified to act as both System Integrators and Access Point Providers within the ecosystem, playing a critical role in supporting adoption,” he stated.
Koleosho, assured that, “FIRS is committed to supporting taxpayers through this extended period by offering technical helpdesk services, organising sector-specific engagement sessions, and fostering collaboration with designated service providers to expedite integration timelines. The success of this initiative is seen as dependent on the mutual trust and cooperation among the FIRS, taxpayers, consultants, and technology partners.”
Also speaking at the workshop, Project Manager, E-Invoice, Mr Mohammed Bawa, said that companies are expected to complete onboarding by November 1st to begin integration and transmission.
“The onboarding process is crucial for tracking progress in integration and transmission. The estimated time for integration completion is between two to twelve weeks, depending on complexity,” he added.
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