13 November 2024

In Niger, the General Directorate of Taxes is considering digitalizing and interconnecting its operational centres to facilitate and improve the mobilization of internal resources.

The institution is in discussions with the public operator Niger Telecoms about a potential collaboration. A partnership between the DGI and Niger Telecoms would aim to leverage the technical expertise of the incumbent operator to address connectivity issues observed in tax centres, particularly in remote areas. A joint committee has been set up to address the technical aspects of the project, with solutions already being considered for the Dosso and Tahoua regions.

The initiative is part of the broader framework of the modernization of tax services in Niger. The DGI has already implemented several digital tools, including the e-SISIC platform which allows taxes and duties to be declared and paid online, and the certified electronic invoicing system (SECeF). These systems aim to improve the efficiency of tax collection and facilitate procedures for taxpayers. The connectivity of tax centres will optimize the use of these tools on a national scale.

This news comes a few weeks after a proposed merger Niger Telecoms and Zamani Telecom, formerly known as Orange Niger.