Nigeria Launches ₦10M Prize for Top Tax Reform Journalists

October 30, 2025

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Tax Law

Nigeria’s Federal Government just unveiled the Excellence in Tax Reform Reporting Award a ₦10 million top prize for journalists and digital creators who cut through the noise on the country’s bold new tax laws.

Taiwo Oyedele, head of the Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, broke the news Tuesday on X, calling it a push to:

“Build trust, crush myths, and make tax reforms crystal clear for every Nigerian.”

President Bola Tinubu signed four landmark tax bills on June 26, set to kick in January 1, 2026. This award ensures citizens hear the facts.

Who Can Win Big?

Open to:

  • Print, TV, radio, and online journalists

  • Bloggers, podcasters, and social media influencers

Entries must be published July 1 – December 31, 2025 in English, Pidgin, Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba.

Cash Prizes That Turn Heads

Place

Prize

1st

₦10 million

2nd

₦5 million

3rd

₦3 million

Top 20 Finalists

₦1 million each

How Winners Are Chosen

Judges score on 5 key pillars:

  1. Accuracy & Technical Truth

  2. Balance & Fairness

  3. Clarity & Accessibility

  4. Public Reach & Engagement

  5. Creativity & Innovation

Ready to Enter?

Applications open via fiscalreforms.ng by December 31, 2025.
Got questions?
Enquiries@fiscalreforms.ng
WhatsApp: 08109753151

Why This Matters

Tax reforms touch every wallet. From VAT tweaks to business incentives, clear reporting = informed citizens. This award rewards truth-tellers who empower Nigeria.

Will you tell the tax story that wins ₦10M?

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