Research Excellence Awards 2025
Innovative Solutions to Nigeria’s Tax Challenges: Insights from the Next Generation
Overview
Taxmobile.Online invites Nigerian University Tax Clubs to participate in a Tax Research Report Competition to showcase innovative solutions to Nigeria’s tax challenges. The competition promotes academic research, fosters collaboration, and bridges the gap between academia and real-world tax practices.
Benefits: Showcase research skills, Network with tax professionals, Gain real-world tax insights & Contribute to Nigeria’s tax reforms.
Objectives
1. Promote tax research among students.
2. Provide a platform for innovative tax solutions.
3. Bridge academia and practical tax practices.
4. Recognize excellence in tax research.
Awards
1st Place
₦500,000, publication, and internships.
2nd Place
₦300,000 and publication
3rd Place
₦200,000
All Finalists: Certificates and exclusive access to Taxmobile.Online resources.
Competition Format
1. Eligibility: Open to Nigerian University Tax Clubs.
2. Teams: 1-3 students per university club.
3. Topics: Focus on current tax challenges, such as Digital Taxation, Informal Sector Compliance, AfCFTA, VAT, and Tax Incentives.
4. Submission:
- A 5,000-word research report.
- A 10-minute presentation.
5. Judging Criteria: Relevance, innovation, depth of research, and presentation quality.
Stages
1. Proposal submission (1-2 pages).
2. Shortlisting of the top 10 teams for full report submissions.
3. Final presentations at a virtual/physical event.
Entry Timeline
Proposal Deadline: February 28, 2025.
Shortlisting: March 1, 2025.
Final Reports: April 15, 2025.
Finals & Awards: May 15, 2025.
Participants are to send in entries to info@taxmobile.online with the Subject: Research Excellence Awards Entry: (University Tax Club).
Example: Research Excellence Awards Entry: University of Ilorin Tax Club.