Key players in Nigeria’s fiscal and economic landscape are set to gather in Abuja next month for a high-level review of the country’s evolving tax system, with particular focus on the outcomes of the 2025 reforms and their broader implications for growth and competitiveness.
The convergence, organised by the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, forms part of its 28th Annual Tax Conference scheduled for May 11 to 15, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre. Themed “Tax Reforms and Global Relevance: Positioning Nigeria’s Tax System for a Sustainable Future,” the event is positioned as a strategic platform for dialogue on fiscal policy and economic transformation.
Addressing journalists ahead of the conference, CITN President Innocent Chinyere Ohagwa described the gathering as timely, noting that Nigeria is currently recalibrating its fiscal framework in response to shifting economic realities and reform-driven policy changes.
According to him, the conference will convene a broad spectrum of stakeholders—including policymakers, legislators, tax administrators, private sector leaders, and development partners—to interrogate critical issues shaping the nation’s tax environment. Central to these discussions will be an evaluation of the early impact of the 2025 tax reforms, particularly in relation to revenue mobilisation, business sustainability, and investment attraction.
Ohagwa emphasised that beyond policy assessment, the sessions will explore practical pathways to strengthening tax administration, improving efficiency across subnational systems, and fostering voluntary compliance through enhanced public trust. The role of technology in modernising tax processes and ensuring transparency is also expected to feature prominently.
The conference will further examine emerging global trends, including taxation within the digital economy and the need for international cooperation in addressing cross-border fiscal challenges. These conversations are expected to help align Nigeria’s tax system with global standards while supporting domestic economic priorities.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to formally declare the conference open, underscoring the federal government’s interest in ongoing fiscal reforms. Other prominent attendees include the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele.
Also expected are the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, and the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy Implementation, Joseph Tegbe, alongside several state governors and senior government officials.
With a programme that includes plenary sessions, panel discussions, and specialised breakout engagements, the conference is expected to generate actionable insights on key areas such as digital taxation, natural resource management, and the future of revenue generation in Nigeria.
As the country continues to navigate fiscal reforms amid global economic shifts, the outcomes of this gathering could play a significant role in shaping a more resilient, transparent, and growth-oriented tax system.