By Matthew Johnson

The Nigeria Revenue Service has inaugurated a committee to review taxation curriculum in Nigerian academic institutions as part of efforts to strengthen tax education and improve the country’s tax administration system.

The Curriculum Review Committee was inaugurated at the NRS Academy in Durumi, Abuja.
The initiative forms part of the agency’s broader plan to modernise tax education and align academic training with the evolving demands of contemporary tax administration.
Speaking during the inauguration, Director of the NRS Academy, Mr. Adeolu Akinyemi, said the review exercise would involve collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria to develop a more structured and relevant curriculum for taxation programmes.
Akinyemi noted that the initiative is aimed at ensuring that taxation courses taught in Nigerian institutions reflect current developments in tax policy and practice while equipping students with practical knowledge required in today’s tax administration environment.
According to him, the committee will examine existing taxation curricula across Nigerian institutions and recommend updates that incorporate modern tax policies, recent legislative changes and emerging areas such as digital taxation and global tax practices.
Officials said the review is also intended to bridge the gap between theoretical classroom instruction and the practical realities of tax administration.
By strengthening the link between academic learning and professional practice, the revised curriculum is expected to better prepare graduates for careers in the tax sector.
The effort is also projected to improve tax awareness among citizens, encourage voluntary compliance and support the development of skilled tax professionals who can contribute to national revenue generation and economic growth.
The committee is chaired by Mrs. Aisha Mahmoud, Special Adviser to the Executive Chairman of the NRS on Research and Statistics. Its membership includes representatives from the service, academic experts in taxation and fiscal policy, as well as professionals with experience in tax administration, policy formulation and tax education.

In carrying out its assignment, the committee will work with relevant educational regulatory agencies and professional bodies to ensure that the proposed curriculum aligns with national academic standards while addressing the practical needs of Nigeria’s tax system.

The NRS said the initiative forms part of its ongoing commitment to expanding tax knowledge, strengthening professional capacity and promoting responsible tax practices across the country. While the curriculum review exercise is expected to be completed within 60 days, after which the service plans to provide updates on the implementation of the revised programme.