Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge for Young Nigerians 2025

The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee proudly announces the Students Tax Reform Challenge a nationwide competition designed to empower young Nigerians to demonstrate their knowledge, creativity, and innovative thinking around Nigeria’s evolving tax reform landscape.

Objective:
The challenge aims to:

• Increase awareness and understanding of tax reforms while promoting tax education among young Nigerians.
• Encourage informed and balanced discussions on Nigeria’s tax system through fact-based analysis.
• Build a network of knowledgeable youth ambassadors who can foster meaningful public engagement on fiscal matters.
• Highlight tax reform as a vital tool for strengthening the social contract, promoting civic responsibility among citizens and accountability within government institutions.

Benefits Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge for Young Nigerians

Awards & Prizes:

• 1st Prize: ₦5,000,000
• 2nd Prize: ₦3,000,000
• 3rd Prize: ₦2,000,000

In addition, top 10 finalists from each geopolitical zone will receive consolation prizes, including:

• Cutting-edge tech gadgets
• Internship or employment opportunities
• Training scholarships
• Tax Reform Youth Ambassador recognition and honours

All finalists are guaranteed at least one of the following: a tech gadget, internship or job offer, training scholarship, or branded materials.

Support for Students Associations:
Each finalist’s tax, economics, accounting, or journalism club/association will receive a ₦2,000,000 recognition grant to host a tax education event within their institution.

Ambassadorship:
All finalists will be officially named “Tax Reform Youth Ambassadors,” gaining exclusive access to participate in national events and policy dialogues.

Eligibility Criteria

The challenge is open to:

• Undergraduate students across all Nigerian tertiary institutions; Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education.
• NYSC members and graduates awaiting mobilisation.

Participants can apply individually or through their institution’s Tax Club, or students’ associations in economics, accounting, or journalism.

Entry Requirements

• Submissions may be in English, Pidgin, Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba to ensure inclusivity and broad participation.
• Participants must create and publish original content (articles, videos, podcasts, radio pieces, or social media posts) related to Nigeria’s tax reform agenda.
• Entries in local languages must include an English translation.
• Videos and podcasts should not exceed 10 minutes.
• All submissions must be educative, engaging, and fact-based. Constructive critiques of the reform are encouraged.
• Eligible works must be published between July 1 and December 31, 2025.

Selection Process & Evaluation Criteria

Entries will be judged based on the following:

• Objectivity & Balance: The content must provide constructive insights, free of bias or propaganda.
• Technical Accuracy: Clear and correct explanation of the tax reform laws and principles.
• Public Engagement: Creativity, clarity, and ability to communicate effectively to a general audience.
• Impact & Reach: Evidence of engagement such as views, shares, comments, or media discussions generated.

Application Information

Applications officially open by the end of December 2025 through the dedicated portal at fiscalreforms.ng

Stay connected and follow updates across social media using the hashtag #NGTaxReformChallenge.

Enquiries & Further Information

Email: enquiries@fiscalreforms.ng
WhatsApp: 0810 975 3151

For comprehensive details, visit the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee webpage: https://fiscalreforms.ng/

Application Deadline

31st December, 2025