NIGERIA TAX ACT, 2025 – Trusts, Gifts, and Special Asset Rules

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Gifts

Where an asset is disposed of by way of gift (without consideration), gains may not be chargeable in certain circumstances.

However, market value rules and acquisition history remain relevant for future disposal.

Trust Assets

Assets held in trust for:

Religious institutions

Charitable bodies

Co-operative societies

Registered trade unions

Are exempt provided:

Gains are not derived from trade or business, and

Gains are applied solely to institutional objectives.

If the property ceases to be held in trust, trustees may become liable for CGT.

Insurance Policies

Life assurance policies generally do not give rise to CGT, except where the interest was acquired for value and later disposed.

Capital redemption and industrial assurance contracts have specific treatment under the law.

These provisions require careful legal interpretation.

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