Nigerian Universities and Tertiary Institutions may soon witness a major overhaul in how taxation is taught following the inauguration of a curriculum review committee by the Nigeria Revenue Service aimed at aligning tax education with modern standards and contemporary practices.
The Revenue Agency inaugurated the Committee at the NRS Academy in Abuja on 24 February 2026, tasking members with working alongside the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria to develop a revamped tax curriculum for the academy within 60 days.
Adeolu Akinyemi, the Director of the Academy, emphasised that the initiative aims to ensure that academic training on taxation across the country's educational system reflects modern tax administration and equips students with skills relevant to the evolving fiscal landscape.
The Committee has been mandated to review existing taxation curriculum in educational institutions nationwide and recommend changes that reflect contemporary tax policies, recent legislative developments, and emerging areas such as digital taxation and global tax practices.
Members of the Committee include officials from the NRS, Tax and Fiscal Policy Experts, and Professionals in tax administration. The Committee will also collaborate with regulatory bodies and educational institutions to ensure that the revised curriculum meets national educational standards and aligns with international best practices.
The NRS described the initiative as part of the agency's broader effort to improve taxation education across Nigeria, with the expectation that the revamped curriculum will enhance the quality of tax professionals graduating from Nigerian universities and polytechnics.
By addressing gaps in the current curriculum and introducing contemporary topics such as digital taxation, the NRS hopes to prepare students for the complexities of modern tax administration and position Nigeria's tax education system at par with global standards.
