The federal government has announced the launch of the Excellence in Tax Reform Reporting Award to recognise journalists and digital influencers who promote balanced and factual reporting on Nigeria’s tax reform efforts.
Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the committee on fiscal
policy and tax reforms, announced the award on Tuesday via X.
On June 26, President Bola Tinubu signed four tax reform
bills into law, with the laws taking effect on January 1, 2026.
According to the statement, the award aims “to strengthen
constructive public discourse, counter misinformation, and elevate journalism
that explains reforms in ways citizens can trust and understand”.
The award is open to Nigerian journalists working across
print, broadcast, and online platforms, as well as digital influencers,
bloggers, and podcasters.
Oyedele said entries must feature published works between
July 1 and December 31, 2025, and can be submitted in English, Pidgin, Hausa,
Igbo, or Yoruba.
He said the first prize winner will receive N10 million,
while the second and third-place winners will receive N5 million and N3
million, respectively.
In addition, Oyedele said a consolation prize of N1 million
will be awarded to each of the top 20 finalists.
According to the tax committee chairman, the entries will be
judged based on five criteria, including accuracy and technical correctness,
balance and fairness, clarity and accessibility, public engagement and reach,
as well as creativity and innovation.
Oyedele said applications will open via the fiscalreforms.ng
by December 31, 2025.
Applicants are advised to reach the committee through
enquiries@fiscalreforms.ng or via WhatsApp at 08109753151 for further
enquiries.
The House of Representatives has proposed a bill seeking to
amend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to allow for the
creation of additional Local Government Areas ,LGAs, in Benue State.
The bill has passed second reading in the House of
Representatives.
The bill, recorded as HB2527, is sponsored by Rep. David
Ogewu of the Oju/Obi Federal Constituency (APC).
It came up for second reading on Tuesday, October 28, where
it scaled through after extensive debate on its general principles.
Moving the motion for the bill’s second reading, Rep. Ogewu
said the proposed amendment would enhance grassroots governance by bringing
government closer to the people.
He noted that Benue, with its vast landmass and growing
population, requires more local councils for equitable development and
efficient administration.
The motion was seconded by Rt. Hon. Chinedu Ogar,
representing Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency, who supported the initiative
as a step toward deepening democracy and improving service delivery in rural
communities.
Rep. Ogewu expressed optimism that once passed into law, the
bill would pave the way for the creation of additional LGAs in Benue,
particularly within his constituency.
He also recalled that at the close of his second term in
2007, Senator George Akume, then Governor of Benue State, had made similar but
unsuccessful efforts to create more local government areas to enhance
administrative efficiency.
The bill has now been referred to the House Committee on
Constitutional Review for further legislative action.
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