The Edo Council of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) have lauded the appointment of Mr. John Odior as Executive Chairman of the Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), describing him as the right choice to lead the agency. The commendation was […]
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The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has announced a two-week extension for employers of labour to file their Annual Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax returns. This extension moves the deadline beyond the original statutory date of January 31, 2026. According to a statement released by Courage Eboigbe, Head of Corporate Communications […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration of overseeing a significant decline in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) due to “massive leakages.” These allegations were vehemently refuted by the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), who claim record-breaking revenue generation. Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, Chairman […]
The Edo State Government has announced a ban on unauthorized unions from collecting dues at haulage fee points throughout the state. Speaking in Benin on Wednesday, Mr. Oladele Bankole-Balogun, Executive Chairman of the Edo Inland Revenue Service (EIRS), condemned the practice as unacceptable. “Only authorized revenue collectors are permitted to […]
The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Oladele Bankole-Balogun, has expressed confidence in achieving an ambitious annual revenue generation goal of N120 billion for the state. During a recent meeting with unit heads, zonal, and branch managers at the Corporate Headquarters in Benin City, Bankole-Balogun outlined […]
Mr. Oladele Bankole-Balogun, the Executive Chairman of the Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), has praised NNPC E&P Ltd. for its significant contributions to the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). This acknowledgment came during a recent courtesy visit to Mr. Bello Nura, Executive Director of Finance at NNPC E&P Ltd., held […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Hon. (Bar) Oladele Bankole-Balogun as the new Executive Chairman of the Edo State Inland Revenue Service (EIRS). This announcement was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor Esq., who highlighted Bankole-Balogun’s extensive background and qualifications. Born in 1961 into the […]
Engr Godwins Marvellous Omobayo, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has lauded the accomplishments of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) as a significant contribution to the state government’s developmental efforts. The Deputy Governor expressed his admiration when he welcomed the EIRS management team, led by its Chairman, Hon […]
Edo State’s economy is on the rise as the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has experienced an impressive growth of over 40% in 2023, contributing an additional N17bn to the state’s coffers. The Chairman of the Edo Taskforce on Internally Generated Revenue, Hon. John Osagie Inegbedion, announced this significant achievement during […]
The Edo State Government has announced that on November 1, 2022, the state will begin enforcing a Motor/Vehicle Documentation Compliance Measure. The enforcement drive is a component of strategic measures implemented to safeguard lives and property in the state, according to a statement issued by Hon. John Inegbedion, Chairman of […]