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Agadez exceeds annual tax target by 0.062 billion CFA francs

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The Agadez Regional Tax Directorate collected 8.416 billion CFA francs between January and 15 October 2026, or 100.58% of its annual target of 8.354 billion. Revenue stood at 4.855 billion in 2024 and 7.257 billion in 2025, governor Ibra Boulama Issa said during an open day.

The Agadez Regional Tax Directorate raised 8.416 billion CFA francs between 1 January and 15 October 2026, exceeding its annual target of 8.354 billion by 62 million CFA francs. The amount represents 100.58% of the target set for the year, according to the results presented on Saturday during an open day.

The event was chaired by the governor of the Agadez region, Major General Ibra Boulama Issa. He praised an initiative intended to bring the tax administration closer to users and strengthen transparency, dialogue and partnership with key stakeholders, according to Aïr Info.

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