Has Tax Registration Ended in Nigeria? How to Get Your TIN if You Missed the Deadline

No — tax registration (TIN) has NOT ended in Nigeria.
Your friend can still register or even automatically get one depending on her situation. Here’s the clear explanation 👇
What Actually Happened
There has been a lot of confusion because of Nigeria’s new tax reforms starting 2026:
The Nigerian government made Tax Identification Number (TIN) important for financial and government services from January 2026.
However, registration did NOT end — instead, the system changed.
Now, your NIN automatically serves as your Tax ID for individuals.
👉 That means:
If your friend already has NIN, she may already have a Tax ID automatically
She may only need to retrieve it, not register again
Important Clarification
Also, some rumors said:
“Registration ended”
“Accounts will be blocked”
These are not completely true.
Authorities clarified that people will not lose access to their bank accounts, and the process is mainly to improve tax compliance.
What Your Friend Should Do Now
Tell your friend to try these steps:
Option 1 — Check if she already has TIN (Recommended)
She should:
Go to Tax ID portal
Enter her NIN
Retrieve her Tax ID
Some portals now allow retrieving Tax ID using only NIN.
Option 2 — Register Online (If she doesn’t have one)
She can still:
Register online (free)
Visit tax office
Use JTB app or FIRS portal
Registration is still ongoing.
My Advice (Important)
Tell your friend:
Don’t panic
Don’t pay anyone (TIN is FREE)
Try retrieving first before registering
Many Nigerians are confused because the government moved from manual registration to automatic Tax ID using NIN.