PwC Nigeria has been accredited as a system integrator for Nigeria’s mandatory e-invoicing framework under the Monitoring, Billing and Settlement (MBS) platform, marking a significant step in the country’s drive to modernise tax administration.

The accreditation is part of broader government efforts to digitise tax processes, enhance transparency, and strengthen the accuracy and integrity of transaction-level tax reporting nationwide.

Speaking on the development, Chijioke Uwaegbute, Partner and Tax & Regulatory Services Leader at PwC Nigeria, said the e-invoicing initiative aligns with global trends favouring real-time tax oversight and increased transparency.

According to him, PwC Nigeria will support organisations as they transition to the new system by helping them navigate regulatory complexity, safeguard value, and build trust across the tax ecosystem.

He explained that e-invoicing integrates tax compliance directly into daily business operations, stressing that as transaction data becomes real-time and digital, organisations must be able to depend on its accuracy for tax filings, audits, and regulatory reviews.

“This accreditation reinforces PwC’s role in helping organisations comply and report with confidence. By combining deep tax and regulatory expertise with technology, we ensure e-invoicing processes are accurate and fit for purpose,” Uwaegbute said.

He cautioned that treating e-invoicing purely as a technology exercise could expose organisations to data inconsistencies and control weaknesses, noting that effective implementation requires tax expertise to be embedded in system design, configuration, and governance from the outset.

Under the MBS framework, businesses are required to transmit invoice data in real time to the National Revenue Service (NRS) platform. This approach embeds tax reporting at the point of transaction, enabling improved oversight and regulatory review.

The platform replaces traditional paper-based invoicing with a digital validation system designed to reduce manual errors and strengthen compliance. Accredited system integrators are responsible for ensuring secure and reliable connectivity between taxpayers’ internal systems and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) platform.

Also commenting, Tim Siloma, Partner and Tax Technology Leader at PwC Nigeria, said the firm would work closely with organisations to assess invoicing and reporting processes, implement the necessary system integrations, and support ongoing compliance as e-invoicing requirements evolve.

“While technology can automate invoicing, interpreting tax rules and managing compliance risks require deep tax expertise. E-invoicing is most effective when tax requirements, data controls, and enterprise systems are designed together,” Siloma said.

He added that PwC Nigeria’s tax technology capability integrates advisory expertise with technology execution, enabling organisations to manage complexity, maintain control, and embed compliance seamlessly into their operations.