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The HopperTax Ledger
Plain-language coverage of Nigerian tax law, diaspora money, and the numbers behind both.
The ₦800,000 tax-free band, explained with real payslips
The single biggest change in the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 for ordinary earners — who gains, who doesn't, and what your January payslip should have looked like.
10 Jul 2026
Rent relief: the ₦500,000 deduction hiding in your tenancy agreement
Twenty percent of your annual rent is now deductible, capped at half a million naira. Here's the paperwork that makes the claim stick.
22 Jun 2026
Five double-taxation myths Nigerians abroad still believe
No, sending money home doesn't create Nigerian tax. Yes, your Lagos rental income is still taxable. A field guide to what actually crosses borders.
30 May 2026
Turnover under ₦100m? Your company's CIT rate is now zero
The small-company threshold doubled — and the Development Levy exemption came with it. What qualifies, what doesn't, and the filings you still owe.
8 May 2026
The true cost of sending $1,000 to Nigeria, measured properly
Zero-fee doesn't mean free. We break down fee + FX spread across eight corridors so you can see who actually delivers the most naira.
18 Apr 2026
Refunds now have a deadline — the authority's, not yours
The Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025 put refund decisions on a statutory clock. Here's the process and how to keep your claim moving.
27 Mar 2026