A fire outbreak has reportedly affected the headquarters of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), raising concerns just as Nigeria prepares for the rollout of new tax laws. The incident occurred at the Abuja office complex, drawing the attention of emergency responders and government officials.

According to initial reports, firefighters arrived promptly to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other sections of the building. While the full extent of the damage is yet to be officially confirmed, sources say some offices and documents may have been affected. No casualties have been reported so far.

The incident comes at a sensitive time, as the FIRS is central to implementing newly approved tax reforms aimed at boosting revenue generation and improving tax administration. Stakeholders have expressed concern about whether the fire could disrupt operations or delay the enforcement of the new tax laws.

Authorities have assured the public that investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire. The FIRS is also expected to provide updates on the impact of the incident and steps being taken to ensure continuity of operations as Nigeria moves forward with its tax reform agenda.