The Federal Inland Revenue Service has granted a three-month extension for companies to onboard and transition to the National E-Invoicing Solution.
This announcement was made by the Chief of Staff to FIRS’ Executive Chairman, Mr. Tayo Koleosho, during a 2-Day E-Invoice Post Go-Live workshop in Lagos.
Represented by Emmanuel Eze, Director of Change Management at FIRS, Koleosho explained that while the E-Invoicing Solution for Large Taxpayers officially launched on August 1, 2025, the extension aims to ensure all stakeholders can complete integration processes without rushing.
He emphasized, “The extension is not intended as an opportunity for delay, but rather as a crucial chance for all stakeholders to complete integration, test transmissions, and resolve any system readiness issues well ahead of enforcement.”
Koleosho highlighted the progress made since implementation began, stating, “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.”
He noted that major corporations including MTN Nigeria, Huawei Nigeria, and IHS Nigeria have already started live invoice transmissions, with 16 certified Service Providers supporting the ecosystem as System Integrators and Access Point Providers.
The FIRS official assured continued support during the transition period, saying, “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.”
The Project Manager for E-Invoice, Mohammed Bawa, provided additional details about the onboarding timeline, stating, “Companies are expected to complete onboarding by November 1st to begin integration and transmission.”
He explained the varying implementation periods, noting, “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.”
The extension comes as part of FIRS’s efforts to ensure a smooth transition to the digital invoicing system, which aims to enhance tax compliance and modernize revenue collection processes in Nigeria. Businesses now have until November 2025 to fully comply with the new e-invoicing requirements.
