THE Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has launched the Excellence in Tax Reform Reporting Award to recognise journalists and digital influencers whose work demonstrates accuracy, balance, and public impact in reporting Nigeria’s ongoing fiscal reforms.
The announcement was made on Tuesday via X by the committee’s chairman, Taiwo Oyedele, who said the initiative aimed at promoting informed public discourse, counter misinformation, and encourage journalism that deepens citizens’ understanding and trust in government reforms.
“The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has unveiled the Excellence in Tax Reform Reporting Award to recognise and reward journalists and online influencers who provide balanced, accurate, and impactful reporting on Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms,” Oyedele said.
The competition is open to Nigerian journalists in print, broadcast, and online media, as well as digital influencers, bloggers, and podcasters. Eligible entries must be published between July 1 and December 31, 2025, in English, Pidgin, Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba.
‘Award structure: 1st Prize: ₦10m | 2nd Prize: ₦5m | 3rd Prize: ₦3m | Consolation prize of ₦1m for top 20 finalists,” he added.
He noted that entries would be evaluated on accuracy, balance, clarity, public engagement, and creativity.
Applications will open via the official portal at fiscalreforms.ng by 31 December 2025.
Oyedele noted the initiative aligned with the committee’s broader mission to simplify Nigeria’s tax system by harmonising multiple taxes and levies into a more transparent and efficient structure.
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Nanji is an investigative journalist with the ICIR. She has years of experience in reporting and broadcasting human angle stories, gender inequalities, minority stories, and human rights issues. She has documented sexual war crimes in armed conflict, sex for grades in Nigerian Universities, harmful traditional practices and human trafficking.