Glossary

Capital gains tax

Tax on the profit when you sell something for more than you paid. It applies to shares and to crypto in Nigeria, under the 2025 tax laws. For individuals it is charged at the same rates as income tax, up to 25%. You pay on the gain, not the whole amount.

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