The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has announced the unveiling of the Excellence in Tax Reform Reporting Award to honour journalists and digital influencers who demonstrate accuracy, balance, and impact in covering Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms.
The announcement was made via X on Tuesday by the chairman of the committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele.
Oyedele said that the initiative aims to promote constructive public discourse, counter misinformation, and support journalism that helps citizens better understand and trust fiscal reforms.
According to him, the award is open to Nigerian journalists across print, broadcast, and online platforms, as well as digital influencers, bloggers, and podcasters.
‘The award seeks to strengthen constructive public discourse, counter misinformation, and elevate journalism that explains reforms in ways citizens can trust and understand’, Oyedele added.
He explained that entries must consist of published works between 1 July and 31 December, 2025, in English, Pidgin, Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba.
On the award structure, Oyedele said prizes include ₦10 million for the overall winner, ₦5 million for the second-place winner, ₦3 million for the third-place winner, and consolation prizes for the top 20 finalists.
He added that entries will be judged based on accuracy, balance, clarity, public engagement, and creativity.
‘T𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲, applications will open via the official portal http://fiscalreforms.ng by 31 December 2025′, the statement stated.
The initiative aligns with the committee’s broader efforts to harmonise multiple taxes and levies into a simplified, broad-based system.
