New tax law raises standards for tax professionals in Nigeria
The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) says new tax reform laws have made certified tax professionals more vital in Nigeria's fiscal system. Innocent Ohagwa, CITN President, highlighted that only accredited experts can now represent taxpayers, following recent legal changes. The reforms set a higher bar for practitioners and require multidisciplinary expertise. Titilayo Enitan-Fowokan also emphasized the importance of cross-disciplinary knowledge in the evolving tax landscape.
TLDR
- The enactment of the new tax reform laws in June 2025 has elevated the role of certified tax professionals.
- On 26 June 2025, President Bola Tinubu signed four major tax reform bills into law, overhauling Nigeria’s tax system.
- Only accredited professionals can now represent taxpayers, as per the Nigeria Tax Administration Act.
- The CITN’s conversion training programme aims to equip legal practitioners with specialised tax knowledge.
- Legal experts are encouraged to broaden their expertise to meet the demands of Nigeria’s changing fiscal environment.
