NRS takes over collection of mineral royalties
NRS takes over collection of mineral royalties
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) will now be responsible for the collection of mineral royalties from mining operators across the country, following a new directive under the new tax laws.
The ministry of solid minerals development will, however, retain its technical and regulatory oversight of the sector.
The decision was reached at a meeting between Dele Alake, minister of solid minerals development, and Zacch Adedeji, chairman of the NRS, held in Abuja on Thursday.
In a statement on Friday, Dare Adekanmbi, special adviser to the NRS chairman, said the development was formalised in a joint statement endorsed by both officials.
According to the statement, the new arrangement took effect from January 1, 2026, in line with the provisions of the tax laws signed by President Bola Tinubu on June 26, 2025.
“Following the enactment of the laws by President Bola Tinubu on 26 June 2025, the administration of mineral royalties, effective January 1, 2026, has transitioned to NRS,” the statement reads.
“The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development continues to serve as a vital technical partner, providing mineral pricing data, geological information, and industry coordination in support of the royalty process.
“Both institutions have agreed to work closely together to ensure that operators are well-informed, and that the new royalty framework is implemented in a way that supports the growth and development of the solid minerals sector.”
Adekanmbi said there will be a joint nationwide sensitisation programme to guide mining operators on royalty filing and payment procedures under the new regime.
In addition, a modern, end-to-end digital royalty administration system will be developed, while regular technical sessions will be held to address emerging issues.
“The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and NRS wish to assure mining operators and the public that both institutions are fully aligned and committed to working together to implement the new royalty framework in a manner that is orderly, transparent, and supportive of the mining sector,” he said.
Mining operators were urged to comply with their filing and payment obligations and to participate actively in the planned sensitisation programme.
