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What Her360Africa does

AIRS (Anambra Internal Revenue Service) is the statutory tax administration agency of Anambra State, Nigeria, established in 2010 under the Anambra State Revenue Administration Law (ASRAL). It is responsible for the identification, assessment, and collection of all taxes and levies due to the state — including PAYE, Direct Assessment, Withholding Tax, Capital Gains, Business Premises, Stamp Duty, Gaming Tax, Market Levies, Transport Levies, and Motor Licensing — from both formal sector payers and the informal economy across 23 Local Government Areas. The agency operates three zonal tax stations, market hubs equipped with Wi-Fi, and the UHBET enforcement unit, and runs taxpayer education programs via radio and school-based competitions.

AIRS runs an integrated technology stack comprising the Tax Management System (TMS), Anambra IGR Central System (ANICS), Anambra State Motor Vehicle Administration System (AMVAS), Transpay for transport operators, the Anambra State Identification Number (ASIN), VAIDS, and e-Receipt. These systems are integrated with Interswitch PayDirect and QuickTeller for real-time payment processing and reconciliation, and are managed from the e-IGR / e-Tax Command and Control Center established in 2017. The agency is led by Executive Chairman Mr. Ikeazor Nnaemeka Okonkwo and is wholly owned by the Anambra State Government.

The business model is non-commercial: AIRS generates no revenue of its own but collects internally generated revenue (IGR) on behalf of the Anambra State Government, contributing approximately 80% of state IGR. Its "go-to-market" is enforcement- and education-driven — leveraging legal mandate, physical presence across zonal stations and LGAs, the UHBET enforcement team, and digital collection channels to maximize tax compliance. Recent product launches (Transpay, vehicle eCards, VAIDS 2026) reflect a deliberate strategy to broaden the tax base by bringing previously informal or un-taxed segments (transport operators, asset holders, informal market vendors) into the formal collection framework.

Name

Her360Africa

Legal name

Anambra Internal Revenue Service

Website

https://airs.an.gov.ng

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AIRS is the Anambra State, Nigeria government revenue administration agency, responsible for identifying, assessing, and collecting taxes from formal and informal sector taxpayers across 23 Local Government Areas through integrated digital platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Tax Administration

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Taxation & Revenue Administration (BPAIABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tax Return Filing, Processing & Assessment (BPAIADAC), Withholding & Payroll Tax Administration (BPAIADAI), Revenue Intelligence, Analytics & Risk Management (BPAIADAL)

Keywords

• State tax administration
• Personal income tax
• Motor vehicle licensing
• Business premises taxation
• Revenue collection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Awka

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Personal Income Tax - PAYE: Tax imposed on incomes earned by persons in employment. Assessed and collected from residents of the state, whether federal, state, local government or private sector workers.
2. Direct Assessment Tax: Tax for self-employed persons, assessed based on their income from various sources.
3. Withholding Tax: Specific amounts deducted at source from payments to individuals for services rendered or from investment and one-off incomes including Rent, Commissions, Professional fees, Directors fees, Dividends.
4. Capital Gains Tax: Tax on gains/profits made from the sale or exchange of capital assets at a rate of 10%.
5. Market Levies (now Economic Development Levy): Fees from market traders, harmonized under Anambra State Revenue Law 2025. Agreed annual levy of N35,000 for market traders.
6. Transport Levies: Revenue from commercial transport operators, enforced through UHBET team and Transpay technology. Covers vehicle licensing and operational permits.
7. Business Premises: Tax and regulatory compliance fees for business premises across the state.
8. Stamp Duty: Taxes on documents and transactions, with revenue stamps issued for transactions between individuals.
9. Gaming Tax: Tax on gaming activities including lottery and betting operations.
10. Motor Vehicle Licensing: Vehicle registration and licensing fees administered through AMVAS system.
11. Anambra State Property and Land Use Charge (APLUC): Property-based taxation for property owners in the state with relief rates applicable.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Her360Africa (per the firmographic header) is profiled with content describing AIRS, the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service. AIRS identifies, assesses, and collects taxes and levies on behalf of the Anambra State Government of Nigeria — including Personal Income Tax (PAYE and Direct Assessment), Withholding Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Business Premises tax, Stamp Duty, Gaming Tax, Market Levies (Economic Development Levy), Transport Levies, Motor Vehicle Licensing, and APLUC property charge. It supports taxpayers via digital self-service portals (ASIN, Assessment Portal, Tax Calculator, E-Receipt), physical tax stations across three geo-political zones, market hubs, and the UHBET enforcement team.

Product overview

AIRS (Anambra Internal Revenue Service) operates as a unified tax administration platform for Anambra State, Nigeria. The core system comprises the Self Service Portal with integrated modules including ASIN (Anambra State Identity Number) for taxpayer identification, Assessment Portal for tax assessments, Tax Calculator for self-service tax computation, and E-Receipt System for digital payment documentation. The platform offers specialized services such as Transpay for transport operator payments, Vehicles eCard for digital vehicle documentation, and UHBET enforcement team services. Supporting systems include the AIRS Tax Management System (TMS) for taxpayer database management, ANICS for centralized receipting, and AMVAS for vehicle administration. Tax services cover Personal Income Tax (Direct Assessment and PAYE), Withholding Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Business Premises, Stamp Duty, Gaming Tax, Market and Transport Levies, and Motor Licensing. VAIDS 2026 provides a time-limited tax regularization scheme for undisclosed assets and income.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UHBET: Unified Hybrid Enforcement Team - specialized unit for tax law compliance, revenue collection, and enforcement actions against non-compliant individuals or businesses.
• Transpay
• ASIN
• VAIDS

Products and services

• AIRS Self Service Portal Digital self-service platform enabling taxpayers in Anambra State to obtain ASIN, access the assessment portal, calculate taxes via Tax Calculator, pay taxes via QuickTeller, and print e-receipts online.
• ASIN (Anambra State Identity Number) A unique one-time electronically generated identification number that enrolls individuals into the Anambra State tax system and enables access to government social services.
• Assessment Portal Online portal for tax assessment processes enabling taxpayers in Anambra State to view and manage their tax assessments.
• Tax Calculator Self-service tool enabling taxpayers to calculate their tax obligations online.
• Transpay Online, real-time payment solution that streamlines revenue payments for commercial transport operators across all 23 LGAs of Anambra State using a Pay-As-You-Work billing model.
• Vehicles eCard Digital, tamper-proof replacement for paper vehicle particulars containing ownership details, vehicle specifications, and revenue clearance information, accessible online.
• UHBET (Unified Hybrid Enforcement Team) Specialized enforcement unit responsible for ensuring compliance with tax laws, collecting revenue, and taking enforcement actions against non-compliant individuals or businesses across Anambra State.
• Tax Types Services (Personal Income Tax, Withholding Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Stamp Duty, Business Premises, Gaming Tax, Market Levies, Transport Levies, Motor Licensing, APLUC) Comprehensive set of tax administration services covering Personal Income Tax (Direct Assessment and PAYE), Withholding Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Business Premises Tax, Stamp Duty, Gaming Tax, Market Levies, Transport Levies, Motor Licensing, and APLUC property charge for Anambra State residents and businesses.
• AIRS Tax Management System (TMS) Internal tax administration platform that assigns Tax IDs to taxpayers and assessment IDs to each assessment, ensures exact amounts assessed get paid, maintains a database of taxpayers and tax-remitting organisations, and generates reports on assessments period- and revenue-wise. Integrated with Interswitch PayDirect.
• VAIDS 2026 Portal (Voluntary Assets, Income Declaration and Tax Regularisation Scheme) Time-limited tax regularization portal enabling eligible taxpayers in Anambra State to voluntarily declare previously undisclosed assets and income, regularize their tax affairs, and obtain relief from penalties and interest.
• E-Receipt System Electronic receipt system for tax payments that replaces paper receipts with digital documentation delivered directly to taxpayers in Anambra State.

Quantifiable outcome

• Monthly IGR increased from N500 Million to over N1 Billion since 2014
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Oasis Management TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 10 January 2024AIRS Solutions Provider responsible for building and maintaining the software systems that power AIRS operations including the Tax Management System. The partnership involves strategic meetings to fine-tune operational ideas and streamline technological input for robust and seamless revenue generation and collection.
• Joint Tax Board (JTB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal body collaborating with AIRS on tax matters including the South East Go-Live ceremony of the National Taxpayer Identification Number Registration System and consolidated Taxpayers' Database. JTB oversees stamp duties and revenue stamps implementation.
• Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional institute collaborating with AIRS on tax awareness and enlightenment programs including the 2020 Anambra Tax Awareness Week and interactive sessions on formalizing the informal sector. CITN President and members visit Anambra for district society inauguration.
• Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal tax authority partnering with AIRS on joint tax awareness initiatives including the 2020 Tax Awareness Week from March 2nd to 7th. FIRS collaborates on taxpayer education and compliance programs.
• InterswitchcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of the Paydirect electronic payment platform - a real-time credit system that serves as the major supporting document for issuance of government revenue receipts. Closes the gap between government coffers and receipted amounts.
• Green EnginemajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner powering the Transpay electronic monitoring and tracking device for transport operators in Anambra State. Jointly provides the electronic billing system with Transpay.
• Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA)majorOthersMarket traders association collaborating with AIRS on the Economic Development Levy (formerly Market Levy). Reached consensus on annual levy of N35,000. ASMATA leaders participate in stakeholder meetings on revenue collection and market levy harmonization.
• Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU)majorOthersNFIU delegation conducted strategic training sessions at AIRS on tax evasion and money laundering for revenue officers. Part of efforts to strengthen enforcement and compliance capabilities.
• Anambra Broadcasting Services (ABS)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerState broadcasting service partnering with AIRS for tax sensitization programs. ABS Radio 88.5FM hosts 'Anambra Tax Matters' program featuring AIRS officials. ABS featured competition winners on their programs.
• QuickTellercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved digital payment platform for tax payments in Anambra State (quickteller.com/anambraigr). Enables taxpayers to pay taxes, levies, and government revenues through an authorized digital channel.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS): The Federal Inland Revenue Service is Nigeria's federal tax authority responsible for corporate taxes, VAT and federal levies. It is a direct AIRS partner and counterpart; while it operates at federal rather than state level, the overlapping mandate (assessment, withholding, indirect tax administration, enforcement) and shared national taxpayer database make it a broad-incumbent peer.

Direct peers

• Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS): Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) administers state-level taxes in Kaduna State using online taxpayer registration, assessment portals and electronic payment channels. It is a direct functional peer to AIRS given the parallel remit across formal and informal taxpayer segments.
• Rivers State Internal Revenue Service (RIRS): Rivers State Internal Revenue Service administers state-level taxes (PAYE, direct assessment, withholding, levies) in Rivers State using a digital self-service portal and electronic payment rails. It is comparable to AIRS as a peer sub-national revenue service pursuing similar technology-enabled modernization.
• Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS): Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) is the largest sub-national tax authority in Nigeria, administering personal income tax, withholding, business premises and levies in Lagos State using integrated digital platforms. It is the closest functional peer to AIRS given the same statutory mandate, federal-state tax split and digital transformation trajectory.
• Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS): Ogun State Internal Revenue Service is the state tax authority for Ogun State, administering PAYE, direct assessment, withholding and informal-sector levies through digital channels. It is comparable to AIRS as a peer state-level revenue service pursuing similar digital and enforcement-led modernization.
• Oyo State Internal Revenue Service (OYIRS): Oyo State Internal Revenue Service administers state taxes in Oyo State including PAYE, business premises, withholding and informal-sector levies, with online assessment and payment portals. It is directly comparable to AIRS as another state revenue service operating integrated digital collection infrastructure.

Regional players

• Joint Tax Board (JTB): The Joint Tax Board is the federal statutory body that coordinates tax administration across Nigeria's 36 states and FCT, including stamp duties and the national TIN registration system. AIRS participates directly in JTB programmes, making JTB a relevant peer/ecosystem participant at the inter-state coordination level rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Anambra_IRS
• Facebookfacebook.com/AnambraInternalRevenueService
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anambra-state-internal-revenue-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/anambra_irs

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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