The Nigerian Road Safety and Management Authority has debunked a viral document claiming the government plans to introduce fresh taxes on vehicles. The authority said the material, which had no author's name, was fake and did not originate from NRS. The impostor document directed people to visit firs.gov.ng, a website belonging to the Federal Inland Revenue Service, when NRS's actual website is nrs.gov.ng. NRS warned the public to disregard the fake notice and verify all government announcements through official channels and verified sources. The false document appeared to exploit confusion between different government agencies to lend itself credibility. Nigerians have in recent months received numerous fake government notices on social media, many designed to extract money or personal information from unsuspecting citizens. NRS urged residents to visit its official website at nrs.gov.ng for authentic information about road safety policies and any genuine tax or regulatory changes affecting vehicles. The authority said it would continue to monitor for similar fake documents and take appropriate action where necessary.
NRS denies circulating fake document on new vehicle tax
