By Muhammad Mamman
The Federal Government has announced sweeping new regulations that will fundamentally change how ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) collect and account for public funds, as Nigeria moves fully into a centralised electronic receipting system.
In what officials describe as a major step towards enhancing transparency, plugging revenue leakages and modernising public finance management, the government has fixed 1 January 2026 as the deadline for all MDAs to adopt the Federal Treasury E-Receipt platform.
The announcement, delivered on Monday through the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), outlines the compulsory migration to a unified electronic system that will issue, track and validate receipts for all federal revenue collections.
According to the OAGF, the E-Receipt initiative is designed to eliminate manual receipts, streamline payment procedures and ensure that every naira entering government coffers is fully traceable. The new rules will apply to all agencies generating revenue, regardless of sector.
Officials said the system will strengthen the Treasury Single Account (TSA), boost fiscal discipline and create real-time visibility of government receipts nationwide. It will also reduce fraud risks, improve accountability and enhance public confidence in federal revenue processes.
The Accountant-General further noted that extensive training, system upgrades and compliance monitoring would commence immediately, ahead of the 2026 enforcement date.
MDAs have been instructed to begin preparations for full integration, with the government warning that any agency failing to comply by the deadline will face sanctions.
The move marks one of the most significant reforms to Nigeria’s revenue collection architecture in recent years, signalling a decisive shift towards digital governance and tighter financial controls.
