Adedeji Engages Judiciary on Nigeria’s New Tax Reform Regime

By Ademola Adekusibe
October 27, 2025.

Earlier today, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, attended an interactive conference with Honourable Justices of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, and Judges of the Federal High Court at the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Abuja.

The conference, themed “Nigeria’s New Tax Reform Regime: Implications and Opportunities,” served as a crucial platform for engagement between the judiciary and tax administrators, aimed at strengthening mutual understanding of the ongoing tax reforms and their implications for national development.

In his goodwill message, Dr Adedeji commended the judiciary for its consistent and well-reasoned pronouncements in tax jurisprudence. He noted that the landmark decisions of Nigeria’s superior courts have helped clarify ambiguities in tax laws, thereby promoting fairness, predictability, and investor confidence in the nation’s tax system.

He further explained that the ongoing fiscal reforms are designed to simplify tax administration, enhance compliance, and expand the country’s non-oil revenue base. According to him, the reforms also seek to position Nigeria as a competitive and transparent investment destination, aligning tax policies with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for sustainable economic growth.

Dr Adedeji reiterated FIRS’s commitment to fostering collaboration with the judiciary and other key stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of Nigeria’s evolving tax framework in line with global best practices.