Federal Government Tax Reform 10 Million Challenge (Undergraduate, Graduate, & Corps Members can apply)

The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee is excited to announce the Federal Government Tax Reform (Students Tax Reform Challenge).

It is a nationwide competition aimed at young Nigerians to demonstrate their knowledge, innovative ideas, and creativity regarding the new tax reform laws.

Federal Government Tax Reform Objectives

1. Increase awareness, enhance tax education, and encourage constructive discussions surrounding Nigeria’s tax reform among the youth.
2. Support a balanced, fact-based discourse and analysis concerning tax issues.
3. Cultivate a pipeline of well-informed youth advocates to promote constructive public involvement.
4. Position tax reform as a means to strengthen the social contract – underscoring civic responsibility among citizens and demanding accountability from the government.

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Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge Overview

Benefits of Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge

1. 1st Prize: N5 million
2. 2nd Prize: N3 million
3. 3rd Prize: N2 million

• Consolation prizes for the top 10 finalists from each geopolitical zone will include gadgets, internships or job opportunities, and titles as Tax Reform Youth Ambassadors!
• All finalists will have the opportunity to receive at least one of the following – tech gadgets, job or internship offers, training scholarships, and branded materials.
• Students’ Associations Support: Each finalist’s tax/economics/journalism club or association will be awarded recognition grants of N2 million to host a tax education event at their institution.
• Ambassadorship: All finalists will be designated as “Tax Reform Youth Ambassadors” with the chance to engage in national events.

Requirements for Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge

1. Open to undergraduate students in all Nigerian tertiary institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education), as well as graduates currently in the NYSC program or waiting for mobilization.

2. Eligible participants may join directly or through their institution’s tax clubs or students’ economics, accounting, or journalism associations.

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Entry requirements

1. Entries can be submitted in English, Pidgin, Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba to promote inclusivity and outreach.

2. A student interested in participating must read, create, and submit work (articles, videos, podcasts, radio segments, or social media posts) regarding the tax reform.

3. Submissions in local languages should include the English translation. Videos or podcasts should be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes.

4. Content must be informative, engaging, and fact-based, with entries critical of the reform also being welcome.

5. Eligible publications: From July 1 – December 31, 2025.

Selection Process

Evaluation criteria

Content must be informative, engaging, and fact-based, with entries critical of the reform also being accepted. The following criteria will be used for evaluation:

• Objectivity & Balance – Work should avoid propaganda and offer constructive insights.
• Technical Correctness – Accurate and factual explanations of the tax laws are required.
• Public Engagement – Clarity, creativity, and accessibility to the general public are important.
• Impact & Reach – Evidence of public engagement (views, shares, or discussions generated).

Application Deadline

December 31, 2025

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How to Apply

The official portal will be open for application submission by the end of December 2025 via fiscalreforms.ng. Follow updates on social media using #NGTaxReformChallenge.

For more enquiries and updates:

• Email: [email protected]
• WhatsApp: 08109753151

For more information, visit the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee webpage.

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