2026 Nigerian Revenue Service National Essay Competition for Undergraduate Students

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The Nigerian Revenue Service is inviting eligible undergraduate students across the country to participate in the 2026 Nigerian Revenue Service National Essay Competition, a nationwide academic contest created to recognise intellectual excellence and encourage innovative thinking on public finance and taxation. The competition offers a total prize pool of ₦10 million, along with awards and certificates for outstanding entries.

This initiative provides young Nigerians with an opportunity to showcase their analytical skills, policy insight, and creative ideas on issues that directly affect national development.

About the Nigerian Revenue Service National Essay Competition

The 2026 Nigerian Revenue Service National Essay Competition marks the fourth season of the programme. It is designed to promote critical thinking, stimulate informed debate, and encourage research-based discussions on taxation, accountability, and economic governance in Nigeria.

Through this platform, undergraduate students can contribute meaningful ideas that address real-world fiscal and revenue challenges.

Essay Topic

Analyze the challenges faced by the Nigerian Revenue Service in implementing the new tax laws and propose practical solutions to address them.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a Nigerian citizen
• Be an undergraduate student in a recognised tertiary institution
• Be between 20 and 35 years old
• Submit an original and unpublished essay
• Persons living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply

Benefits and Cash Prizes

Winners and outstanding participants in the 2026 Nigerian Revenue Service National Essay Competition will receive:

• First Prize: ₦5,000,000
• Second Prize: ₦3,000,000
• Third Prize: ₦2,000,000
• Certificates and official recognition for outstanding submissions

Total prize pool: ₦10 million

Essay Submission Guidelines

All submitted essays must comply with the following:

• Original, analytical, and well-researched content
• Proper referencing and citation of sources
• Typed using Times New Roman font
• Font size 12
• Double-spaced formatting
• Submitted in PDF format

All entries must be submitted on or before February 28, 2026.

If you are passionate about public policy, taxation, and national development, this is your chance to be heard. Apply for the 2026 Nigerian Revenue Service National Essay Competition and showcase your ideas on a national stage.