Federal Inland Revenue Service NG

Federal Inland Revenue Service NG

@FIRSNigeria

The official handle of the apex tax administration authority in Nigeria, the Federal Inland Revenue Service. #ItPaystoPayYourTax. Customer Care: @AskFIRS

Abuja, Nigeria https://t.co/VGpmNtkvyz Joined 2009-11-24 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

144,551

Followers

82

Following

8,643

Tweets

22.6

Avg Engagement

149

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @FIRSNigeria's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2009-11-24
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:Abuja, Nigeria

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,242
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:11.0
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:11.5
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,242 tweets

The account consistently receives a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong public interest in its content. Engagement is driven by informative and clarifying tweets on tax policies.

11.0

Avg Likes/Tweet

11.5

Avg Retweets/Tweet

35,797

Total Likes

37,405

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

4

Median Retweets

18

75th Percentile

2,649

Top Tweet

0.16

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Conversationalist

Highly engaged in discussions

21.5%

Original

50.7%

Replies

26.0%

Retweets

1.9%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.3%

With Media

49.8%

With Links

17.1%

With #Tags

60.6%

With @Mentions

7.6%

With Emojis

185

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

2.36

Reply/Original Ratio

0.07

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

89.6%

Weekday Posts

10.4%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#itpaystopayyourtax (72) #atafga22 (40) #tax101 (38) #42ndcataconference (36) #tax (29) #firs (26) #ataf (26) #customerserviceweek2022 (23) #firscsweek2022 (23) #nigeria (19)

Most Mentioned

@firsnigeria (369) @namimuhammad (200) @johannxs (189) @firs (105) @drjoeabah (85) @ataftax (76) @ng_tax101 (65) @nigimmigration (58) @mcshaffy (45) @nigeriagov (43)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,242 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 696 (21%)
Replies 1,644 (51%)
Retweets 842 (26%)
Quote Tweets 60 (2%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 842 retweets (26% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,242 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

The primary audience includes Nigerian taxpayers, businesses, and individuals seeking tax guidance. The account also engages with media and public figures to spread awareness.

Average

Audience Quality

24.9%

Suspicion Index

25.6%

Low-Quality %

24

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

36.4%

Empty Bio

29.7%

<10 Tweets

6.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

60.3%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

92.7%

No URL

14.7%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

26,413,862

Total Potential Reach

24

Median Follower Reach

83

75th Percentile Reach

2.2%

>1K followers

0.1%

>10K followers

0.0%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

34.0%

Creators

16,980 accounts

36.4%

Consumers

18,183 accounts

29.7%

Dormant

14,837 accounts

17

Verified Followers

0.03% of total

10.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.08

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Nigeria (3,581) Lagos, Nigeria (2,764) Abuja, Nigeria (1,296) Kano, Nigeria (778) Federal Capital Territory, Nig (641) Kaduna, Nigeria (622) Lagos (537) Abuja (431) Port Harcourt, Nigeria (265) Ibadan, Nigeria (259)

49

Verified Followers

0.05% of total

7,121

Protected Accounts

7.05% of total

5 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,106,688 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@verified 4,201,256 - -
@basket_mouth 2,420,752 Comedian Comedy, Entertainment, Nigeria
@LeadershipNGA 1,367,287 News Provider News, Multimedia, Abuja
@ALIBABAGCFR 949,113 Comedian Comedy, Motivation, TV
@nnpclimited 492,189 Oil/Gas Oil/Gas, Transparency, Performance
@trafficbutter 377,755 Traffic Reporter Traffic Updates, Useful Info, Avoiding Jams
@TrafficChiefNG 339,082 Traffic Reporter traffic reports, Lagos, traffic
@FMICNigeria 335,683 - -
@nimc_ng 286,121 Government Agency Identity, Database, Nigeria

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

god (3,966) love (3,071) simple (2,724) life (2,524) business (2,489) nigeria (2,236) lover (2,132) entrepreneur (2,095) state (1,824) easy (1,788)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#mufc (90) #endsars (59) #arsenal (55) #abusite (51) #entrepreneur (46) #bitcoin (43) #islam (41) #muslim (40) #ynwa (40) #ggmu (37)

70,051

Followers With Bio

30,948

Followers Without Bio

69.36%

% With Bio

30.64%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,242 analyzed

9,693

Combined Engagement

3,314

Total Likes

6,379

Total Retweets

1,939

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

0%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Tax Compliance Public Education Policy Clarification
Federal Inland Reve…
@FIRSNigeria

Dear Tenants! Stamp Duty on rent is NOT a basis for rent increase. You should know this. Additional payment is just a 0.78% of your rent sum (in case of agreement between 1 to 7 years) which you should walk into a bank, pay and get your receipt. Know your right and inform others

2020-07-29
Retweets: 1,276 Likes: 1,373 Engagement: 2,649
Federal Inland Reve…
@FIRSNigeria

RT @MBuhari: I am pleased to announce that this morning I signed into Law the Finance Bill, 2019.

2020-01-13
Retweets: 2,062 Likes: 0 Engagement: 2,062
Federal Inland Reve…
@FIRSNigeria

THAT VEXED NIPOST TWEET BY MRS. MAIMUNA ABUBAKAR We appreciate the general public for demonstrating deep knowledge of the difference between Stamp Duty and Postage Stamp. It is unfortunate that Mrs. Maimuna Abubakar, Chairperson of the NIPOST Board is yet to understand this.

2020-08-04
Retweets: 871 Likes: 1,098 Engagement: 1,969
Federal Inland Reve…
@FIRSNigeria

Clarification on Stamp Duties Rate for Rent/Lease Pls note that Stamp Duties rate on Rent/Lease is graduated depending on the number of years in the Agreement: 1-7 years is 0.78%; above 7 years to 21 is 3%; above 21 years is 6%. Note that FIRS DID NOT/ DOES NOT INCREASE tax rate

2020-07-25
Retweets: 924 Likes: 843 Engagement: 1,767
Federal Inland Reve…
@FIRSNigeria

RT @elrufai: KADUNA UPDATE: We wish to acknowledge that under FIRS Tax Credit, @AlikoDangote is also rebuilding 2 federal roads in our State, &amp; converting them to reinforced concrete highways - 1) Birnin Gwari-Funtua Road &amp; 2) 100km of Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road. Thank you

2019-11-05
Retweets: 1,246 Likes: 0 Engagement: 1,246

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently addresses public concerns and clarifies misconceptions about tax policies. It uses real-life examples and references to increase relatability and credibility. Engagement is largely driven by informative and educational content.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 144,551
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @FIRSNigeria reveals an growing Twitter presence with 144,551 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 22.6 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025