As Nigeria’s 2025 Tax Act comes fully into effect, experts call on journalists and civil society groups to keep government accountable and ensure fair implementation.
Abuja, Feb. 21, 2026 – Economic experts at a two-day workshop organized by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) and CISLAC have urged the media and civil society organisations (CSOs) to actively monitor the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA), 2025, which started fully in January 2026.
Dr. Christopher Kaka of Trade Network Initiative emphasized the media’s role as a watchdog, urging investigative reporting on tax evasion, exemptions, and corruption. CSOs were encouraged to engage government, use the courts when necessary, and amplify citizen voices.
Prof. Adetunji Ogunyemi of Obafemi Awolowo University highlighted that the new tax reforms—the NTA, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, the Nigeria Revenue Service Act, and the Joint Revenue Board Act—modernize Nigeria’s tax system, standardize procedures, and expand revenue collection. He noted that despite improvements, subnational tax authorities remain underperforming, leaving much of the country’s tax potential untapped.
Dr. Tobias Ruettershoff of KAS and CISLAC’s Auwal Musa Rafsanjani stressed that public awareness and active monitoring are key, saying legislation alone cannot guarantee equity or development. The Tax Justice and Governance Platform, they said, will continue promoting transparency, fairness, and social inclusion in Nigeria’s tax system.
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