The Nigerian government has introduced a 10% tax on income generated from short-term financial investments, ending an exemption that has been in place for years to stimulate the capital market. According to a circular published by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), this tax applies to interest income from short-term Treasury bills, short-term corporate bonds,…...
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