Federal Government Approves Tax Waivers for 4,000 Electric Vehicles

The Federal Government has approved tax waivers for 4,000 electric vehicles imported into Nigeria in the first half of 2026, as part of a fresh push to accelerate electric mobility despite persistent electricity shortages and inadequate charging infrastructure.

Government Data reviewed by newsmen shows that the approvals represents the first batch processed under a new government initiative designed to encourage the adoption of cleaner vehicles through tax incentives and local vehicle assembly programmes.

Meanwhile, the move signals an intensification of the Federal Government’s efforts to shift part of its transport system away from petrol and diesel vehicles.