The Lagos State Government has initiated legal proceedings against 45 individuals and corporate organisations at the revenue court over outstanding tax obligations, which are reportedly amounting to several billion naira. Other organisations listed among major defaulters include GMT Energy Resources Limited, with assessed liabilities exceeding N145.8m, and Sheriff Deputies Limited, with over N132.1m. Also named are Heyden Petroleum Limited, AA Rescue and Primero Transport Services Limited, operator of the Bus Rapid Transit system, alongside several other firms with varying tax obligations. Additional companies listed in the court filings include IENG Nigeria Limited, James Fisher Nigeria Limited, V Care Diagnostics Limited, Venture Garden Nigeria Limited, Saro Africa International Limited and Barry Callebaut Nigeria Limited, among others. Pedro urged residents and business operators to comply with tax requirements by filing annual returns and settling assessments promptly.

Source: Punch April 06, 2026 06:53 UTC