Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge for Nigerians: ₦10m Cash Prizes

Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge

The Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking to reward students with ₦10m cash prizes, scholarships, and tech gadgets through the Tax Reform Challenge 2025.

In a bid to sensitize Nigerians and educate the public more about the Tax Reforms beginning in 2026, the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has launched the Students Tax Reform Challenge.

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In this post, the full details of the program, its eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.


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Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge Abstract

  • Scholarship Host: Federal Government
  • Location: Nigeria
  • Category: Competitions || Trainings || Grants
  • Benefits: 
    • ₦10m Cash Prizes
    • Scholarships & Trainings
    • Ambassadorship
    • Tech Gadgets
    • Internship/Employment
  • Eligibility: Nigeria
  • Deadline: December 31, 2025

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Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge Details

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

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.

Student Tax Reform Challenge Benefits

The Tax Reform Challenge offers the following benefits;

  • 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 the 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 are named “Tax Reform Youth Ambassadors” with the opportunity to participate in national events.

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Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge Requirements

To be eligible for the students’ challenge on tax reforms, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • 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.

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Evaluation Criteria

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).

How To Apply for Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge 2025

To apply for the Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: December 31st, 2025


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