The Students Tax Reform Challenge is a countrywide competition that is being introduced by the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee. The purpose of this competition is to provide young Nigerians with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, ideas, and creativity regarding the new tax reform regulations.
Details about the eligibility requirements, benefits and application method will be given in this post
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Quick Summary of Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge for Students
| Company/Host | Federal Government |
| Category | Grants/Competition |
| Eligible countries | Nigeria |
| Title | Tax Reform Challenge for Students |
| Benefits | ₦10m Cash Prizes | Tech Gadgets | Internship | Ambassadorship |
| Application method | Online through Fiscal reforms portal |
| End Date: | December 31, 2025 |
Objective:
- Raise awareness, promote tax education, and encourage constructive discussion about Nigeria’s tax reform among young Nigerians.
- Encourage a balanced, fact-based discussion and analysis of tax issues.
- Create a network of informed youth ambassadors to promote positive public involvement.
- Position tax reform as a vehicle for upholding the social contract, which includes citizens’ civic responsibilities and government accountability.
Eligibility:
- Open to undergraduate students at all Nigerian tertiary institutions (universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education), as well as graduates already enrolled in the NYSC program or awaiting mobilisation.
- Eligible individuals can participate individually or through their institutions’ tax clubs, student economics, accounting, or journalism associations.
Entry requirements:
- To promote inclusion and reach, entries can be submitted in English, Pidgin, Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba.
- An interested student must read, create, and submit published work (articles, films, podcasts, radio pieces, or social media posts) about tax reform.
- Entries in local languages should be submitted alongside the English translation. Videos or podcasts should not last more than 10 minutes.
- Content must be educational, interesting, and factual. Entries criticising the reform are welcome.
Eligible publications run from July 1 to December 31, 2025.
Evaluation Criteria
- Content must be educational, interesting, and factual. Entries criticising the reform are welcome. The following criteria will form the foundation of evaluation:
- Objectivity and Balance – Work does not contain propaganda and provides constructive insights.
- Technical Correctness – A factual and accurate explanation of tax legislation.
- Public Engagement entails clarity, originality, and accessibility for the general public.
- Impact and Reach – Proof of involvement (views, shares, or public discussion generated).
Competition Structure
Stage 1: Screening.
All qualified students from all universities received an online assessment on the main concepts and essentials of tax reform.
The best two students from each university (top male and female) advance to the next round.
Their entry-level submissions are also examined for balance, clarity, and technical soundness.
Stage 2: Zonal Competitions.
Contestants present/discuss assigned themes to expert panels (academics, media, tax officer representatives, tax reform committee members, and experienced professionals).
The top male and female winners from each geopolitical zone will be picked.
Stage 3: National Finals
Finalists are invited to compete in front of a live audience and on broadcast media (TV, radio, and digital).
A panel of judges (policy professionals, journalists, and academics) selects and crowns the winners.
Prizes and Recognition
- First Prize: ₦5 million.
- Second Prize: ₦3 million.
- Third Prize: ₦2 million.
- Consolation rewards for the top ten finalists in each geopolitical zone include gadgets, internships or employment possibilities, and recognition as Tax Reform Youth Ambassadors!
- All finalists have the opportunity to receive at least one of the following: electronic gadgets, job or internship possibilities, training scholarships, and branded materials.
- Student Associations Support: Each finalist’s tax, economics, or journalism club or association will get a ₦2 million recognition grant to host a tax education event at their institution.
- Ambassadorship: All finalists are called “Tax Reform Youth Ambassadors” and will have the opportunity to participate in national events.
How to apply?
Applications will be accepted through the official site at fiscalreforms.ng by the end of December 2025.
Click on the application button to start your application below:
Follow updates on social media with the hashtag #NGTaxReformChallenge.
Enquiries and updates
- Email: enquiries@fiscalreforms.ng.
- WhatsApp Number: 08109753151
- WhatsApp Channel for the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee
- Twitter handle: @fiscalreformsng.
- IG: Fiscal reforms
- YouTube: Fiscal Reforms ng
- TikTok: FiscalReformsng
- Facebook: fiscal reforms ng
- LinkedIn: Fiscal Reforms in Nigeria
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