FG introduces fiscal incentives to boost Nigeria’s oil & gas sector

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr Wale Edun has unveiled two major fiscal incentives aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector:

They are the Value Added Tax (VAT) Modification Order 2024
and the Notice of Tax Incentives for Deep Offshore Oil & Gas Production, in accordance with the Oil & Gas Companies (Tax Incentives, Exemption, Remission, etc.) Order 2024.

The VAT Modification Order 2024 introduces exemptions on a range of key energy products and infrastructure, including Diesel, Feed Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Electric Vehicles, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) infrastructure, and Clean Cooking Equipment. The measures are designed to lower the cost of living, bolster energy security, and accelerate Nigeria’s transition to cleaner energy sources.

In addition, the Notice of Tax Incentives for Deep Offshore Oil & Gas Production provides new tax reliefs for deep offshore projects. The initiative is aimed at positioning Nigeria’s deep offshore basin as a premier destination for global oil and gas investments.

The reforms are part of a broader series of investment-driven policy initiatives championed by President Bola Tinubu, in line with Policy Directives 40-42 and reflect the administration’s strong commitment to fostering sustainable growth in the energy sector and enhancing Nigeria’s global competitiveness in oil and gas production.