Nigeria’s VAT Revenue Surges to N1.56 Trillion in Q2 2024_

 

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its latest report, revealing a significant increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue for the second quarter of 2024. The total VAT revenue reached N1.56 trillion, marking a 9.11% quarter-on-quarter growth from N1.43 trillion in the first quarter of 2024.

A breakdown of the revenue shows that domestic payments accounted for N792.58 billion, while foreign VAT payments totaled N395.74 billion. Import VAT contributed N372.95 billion to the total revenue.

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The report also highlights the top-performing sectors in terms of VAT growth. The human health and social work activities sector saw the most significant increase at 98.44%, closely followed by agriculture, forestry, and fishing at 70.26%, and water supply, sewerage, waste management, and remediation activities at 59.75%.

This surge in VAT revenue indicates a positive trend in Nigeria’s economy, suggesting increased business activity and economic recovery. As the country continues to navigate its economic landscape, this data provides a promising sign of growth and development.

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