Nigeria’s corporate income tax receipts fell in the first quarter of 2026, reaching N1.37 trillion, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday. The figures show that company income tax (CIT) declined by 8.98% compared with N1.449 trillion collected in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Looking at the breakdown, domestic CIT amounted to N538.91 billion, while taxes linked to foreign payments were recorded at N828.82 billion over the period. In the bureau’s report, it said: “Company Income Tax (CIT) in Q1 2026 stood at N1.37 trillion, indicating a decrease of 8.08% on a quarter-on-quarter basis from N1.49 trillion in Q4 2025.”
The NBS added: “Of the total CIT collected, domestic CIT contributed N538.91 billion, while foreign CIT payment accounted for N828.82 billion during the quarter.”
