Nigeria scraps excess dividend tax as overhaul ends loopholes’ era

    Oluwole Crowther | Top Stories | Jul 23, 2025    
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Nigeria is scrapping its long-criticised Excess Dividend Tax (EDT) as part of sweeping reforms to clean up its corporate tax regime, a move welcomed by businesses and tax experts as positive for investment and transparency.

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