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Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge for Nigerian Students

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Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge

Apply for the 2025 Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge for Nigerian Students!

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched applications for the 2025 Tax Reforms Challenge for Nigerian students.

The Students’ Tax Reform Challenge will award winners with ₦10m cash prizes, tech gadgets, employment, internship opportunities, training scholarships, and branded materials.

Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge Summary:

  • Eligible Country: Nigeria
  • Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
  • Rewards: ₦10m Cash Prizes | Tech Gadgets | Internship | Ambassadorship

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Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge Details:

The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee is pleased to introduce Students Tax Reform Challenge, a nationwide competition for young Nigerians to showcase their knowledge, ideas and creativity on the new tax reform laws.

Objective: The competition and award seek to:

  • Raise awareness, promote tax education, and inspire constructive dialogue on Nigeria’s tax reform among young Nigerians.
  • Promote balanced, fact-based narrative and analysis of tax issues.
  • Develop a pipeline of informed youth ambassadors to drive constructive public engagement.
  • Position the tax reform as a tool for reinforcing the social contract – civic duty on the part of citizens and accountability from the government.

Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge Requirement:

To be considered for the Students Tax Reform Challenge, you must:

  • Be undergraduate students in all Nigerian tertiary institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education),
  • Be graduates who are currently undergoing the NYSC program or awaiting mobilisation.
  • Eligible individuals may participate directly or through their institutions’ tax clubs, students’ economics, accounting or journalism associations.

Entry requirements

  • Entries may be in English, Pidgin, Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba to encourage inclusivity and reach.
  • An interested student is required to read, create and submit published work (articles, videos, podcasts, radio pieces, or social media posts) relating to the tax reform.
  • Entries in local languages should be submitted along with the English translation. Videos or podcasts should not exceed 10 minutes. 
  • Content must be educative, engaging, and fact-based. Entries that are critical of the reform are welcome.

Evaluation Criteria Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge

Content must be educative, engaging, and fact-based. Entries that are critical of the reform are welcome. The following criteria will serve as the basis of evaluation:

  1. Objectivity & Balance – Work does not contain propaganda and presents constructive insights
  2. Technical Correctness – Factual and accurate explanation of the tax laws.
  3. Public Engagement – Clarity, creativity, and accessibility for the general public.
  4. Impact & Reach – Evidence of engagement (views, shares, or public discussion generated).

Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge Rewards:

  • Cash Prizes
    • 1st Prize: N5m
    • 2nd Prize: N3m
    • 3rd Prize: N2m 
  • Consolation prizes for top 10 finalists from each geopolitical zone including gadgets, internships or employment opportunities, and Tax Reform Youth Ambassador honours!
  • All finalists stand the chance to receive at least one of – tech gadgets, employment or internship opportunities, training scholarships, and branded materials.
  • Students’ Associations Support: Each finalist’s tax/economics/journalism club or association receives recognition grants of N2m to organise a tax education event within their institution.
  • Ambassadorship: All finalists named “Tax Reform Youth Ambassadors” with opportunity to participate in national events.

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How to Apply for Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge

To apply for the 2025 Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge for Nigerian Students, interested and qualified candidates should;

  • Click the link to visit the application page.
APPLY HERE: Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge

Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

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