As part of the ICTD’s commitment to build research and analysis capacity on tax and development, we are accepting applications for the 2022 ‘Research on Tax and Development’ course until midnight (BST) on 17th of July 2022. The new course includes diverse methodological training, new material on tax and development issues, and individual mentorship for all…
In a bid to enhance operations and improve tax compliance, many tax administrations are investing in digital transformation. In the interest of supporting effective digitization reforms, the ICTD’s Nigerian Tax Research Network (NTRN), in partnership with the African Centre for Tax and Governance (ACTG), is holding a one-day seminar on the digitalisation of tax administration…
Two new members have recently been appointed to the advisory board of the ICTD’s Nigerian Tax Research Network (NTRN). Ms Amina Ado and Dr Oyebola Okunogbe, who bring specialised expertise to the table, have joined Mrs Ifueko Omoigui-Okauru, MFR, the Chair of the advisory board, and members Dr Nonso Obikili, Dr Francisca Nlerum, Mr Mustapha…
Photo: Participants and facilitators of the 2019-2020 course in Abuja, Nigeria. Research on Tax and Development Course 2021 (applications now closed) As part of the ICTD’s commitment to build research and analysis capacity on tax and development, we are accepting applications for the 2021 ‘Research on Tax and Development’ course until July 31st. The new…
The ICTD is delighted to have hosted Ronald Waiswa and Michael Falade as Visiting Fellows at the Institute of Development Studies. Ronald Waiswa is a Research and Policy Analysis Supervisor at the Uganda Revenue Authority and has previously collaborated with the ICTD on ground-breaking research on taxing wealthy individuals and public sector agencies in Uganda….
On December 5 and 6th, members and stakeholders of the Nigerian Tax Research Network are gathered in Abuja for the Network’s third annual meeting on the theme “Revenue challenges online and offline: Bridging the digital divide in an analogue economy.” The theme of the meeting touches on several important issues. First is the ongoing work…
The Nigerian Tax Research Network (NTRN) is pleased to invite members to it’s 2019 meeting on December 5th and 6th at the FIRS Training School in Abuja. This event is hosted in partnership with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The conference seeks to bring together stakeholders and showcase the best current research on the pressing challenges of taxation and revenue in…
NTRN grantee Dr Abdulsalam Mas’ud participated in the Nigeria Governors’ Forum‘s (NGF) Internally Generated Revenue Peer Learning Event ‘The Imperative of Taxpayer Compliance in Financing the Future’ held at Wells Carlton Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria. Dr Mark Abani led a session focusing on “Building a Taxpayer-centric service & Strengthening the Fiscal Social Contract” with the Commissioners…
The Nigerian Tax Research Network (NTRN) was invited to speak at the Tax Club at Obafemi Awolowo University of Ife (OAU). The OAU Tax Club is known to host the “Tax 180,” a platform for tax clubs across Nigeria. On September 24th, the club organised a “Tax Incubator” event with NTRN Coordinator, Michael Falade. A…
The Nigerian Tax Research Network (NTRN) is pleased to invite submissions for research-based presentations at its 2019 meeting scheduled for December 5th and 6th at the FIRS Training School in Abuja, hosted in partnership with the Federal Inland Revenue Service. The conference seeks to bring together stakeholders and showcase the best current research on the pressing challenges of taxation and revenue in…
The Nigerian Tax Research Network (NTRN), in partnership with the International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), offer an enhanced programme of research capacity-building for researchers on tax and revenue outside of established academic high-level career paths. The programme will consist of seven modules spread throughout a year…
Do women and men experience tax systems the same way? What exactly do we mean when we talk about taxation in the context of Africa? And how can we ensure that tax systems at the local government level are equitable? In this seminar, the panellists will answer these questions by discussing their research on the…
