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The lawsuit accuses Binance of contributing to Nigeria&#8217;s currency issues and outlines multiple charges, including tax evasion and facilitating tax avoidance through its platform. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) claims that Binance has a significant economic presence in Nigeria, making it liable for corporate income tax, and is seeking court approval for Binance to pay income taxes for 2022 and 2023, with additional penalties and interest. 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