Theme
Nigeria’s New Tax Era:
Implications for Businesses, the Informal Sector, and Revenue Performance
Nodeori Group invites you to the National Tax Forum 2026, a high-level national seminar
bringing together policymakers, business leaders, tax professionals, and emerging talent to
advance conversations around taxation, compliance, and national development.
Welcome to the National Tax Forum 2026
Nigeria is undergoing a significant transformation in its tax system one that will shape how businesses operate, how governments generate revenue, and how economic growth is sustained.
The National Tax Forum 2026 is designed as a premier platform to bring together policymakers, regulators, business leaders, academics, and innovators to engage in meaningful dialogue and practical problem-solving.
This Forum goes beyond conversations. It is built to deliver clarity, foster collaboration, and generate actionable outcomes that support compliance, innovation, and national development.
What is National Tax Forum About?
The National Tax Forum 2026 is a high-level national gathering focused on addressing the realities of Nigeria’s evolving tax landscape.
It provides a structured environment for:
- Policy discussions and stakeholder engagement
- Practical insights into compliance and implementation
- Cross-sector collaboration
- Knowledge sharing and innovation
The Forum bridges the gap between policy formulation and real-world application, especially for SMEs and the informal sector.
Accommodation Note for Out-of-State Delegates
For your convenience and comfort, the UNILAG Guest House is our recommended accommodation partner for all out-of-state attendees. Situated in the secure environment of the University of Lagos (Akoka), it features premium boardrooms, a dedicated business center, and tranquil surroundings perfect for winding down or networking with fellow delegates after a full day of sessions.
- Book: +2349135802663, reservations@unilagguesthouses.com
- Website: https://unilagguesthouses.com/
KEY DISCUSSION TRACKS
Policy & Regulation
Understanding new tax laws and frameworks
SMEs & Informal Sector
Driving inclusion and compliance
Digital Tax & Technology
Automation, AI, and compliance systems
Business Impact
Implications for companies and CFOs
Economic Growth
Tax policy as a driver of national development
Special Guest of Honour
Hon. Taiwo Oyedele
Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of The Economy
🇳🇬 Federal Government of Nigeria
Conveners of The National Tax Forum Event
Professor Abiola Sanni, SAN
President of TaxAAN Dean, Faculty of Law, Unilag Co-convener of NTF 2026
Professor Shola Ajiboye
Professor of Systems Design and Sustainable Innovations
Weatherhead School of Management at Case
Co-Convener
Professor Isaac Nwaogwugwu
Professor of Economics University of Lagos Vice-President of TaxAAN Co-Convener
Professor O.J. Otusanya
Professor of Accounting and Taxation HOD, Accounting, University of Lagos Founding Member of TaxAAN Co-Convener
Meet The Speakers At NTF 2026
Prof. Clement Ighodaro
Professor of Economics
At the University of Benin
Session Moderator at the Conference
Prof Akpan Ekpo
Professor of Economics
Expert in Nigerian Public Finance, Former Vice Chancellor.
Session Moderator at the Conference
Prof. S. O Igbinosa
Dean, Faculty of
Management Sciences
University of Benin, Edo State
Speaker At National Tax Forum 2026
Abimbola Abdur-Rahman, Ph.D
Assistant Director/ Head of Research, Lagos State Inland Revenue Service
Mrs. Anita Erinne
Coordinating Secretary of Tax Appeal Tribunal. Speaker at NTF 2026
Segun Ajayi-Kadir
Director General
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria. Keynote Speaker At NTF 2026
Professor Aderonke Samuel
College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Mr innocent Chinyere Ohagwa
President of Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria. Speaker At National Tax Forum 2026
Engr. Ifeanyi Christopher Oputa
Director General, Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists
Dr. Chinyere Almona
Lagos Chambers of Commerce & Industry. Speaker at NTF 2026
Olusesan Okunade
MC Easy, Anchor at NTF 2026
Mr Adewale Smatt Oyerinde
Director General, NECA
Keynote Speaker, NTF 2026
Agenda
Programme Overview
July 2–3, 2026
Main Auditorium
Day 1
Policy, Dialogue & Market Reality
- 08:00 – 09:50 Registration & welcome refreshments • Exhibition opens
- 08:30 – 09:50 Student Engagement Launch of TaxAAN
- 09:50 — 11:10 Opening Ceremony | Welcome Address
- 11:10 – 11:20 Break & Transition
- 11:10 — 12:00 Opening Keynotes
- 11:20 – 12:20 Third Breakouts — Day 2 (5 parallel tracks)
- 12:00 — 13:00 First Breakouts — Day 1 (5 parallel tracks)
- 12:20 – 12:35 Break & Transition • Exhibition
- 12:35 – 13:35 PLENARY THREE
- 13:00 — 14:30 Lunch • Exhibition Tour
- 14:30 — 15:30 PLENARY ONE
- 15:00 – 16:00 Closing Ceremony
- 15:30 — 15:45 Break & Transition • Exhibition
- 15:45 — 16:45 Second Breakouts — Day 1 (5 parallel tracks)
- 16:00 – 16:00 Power Networking Dinner with Invited Guests
- 16:45 — 17:00 Closing for Day 1 (At All Breakouts Locations)
- 18:00 — 20:00 Power Networking Dinner with Invited Guests
Day 2
Execution, Tools & Solutions
- 08:00 – 09:50 Late registration • Morning refreshments • Exhibition reopens
- 08:30 – 09:50 Interviews Meeting of Convening Partners Editors/Rapporteurs/Communique Team
- 09:50 — 11:10 Day 2 Opening and PLENARY TWO
- 11:10 – 11:20 Break & Transition
- 11:20 – 12:20 Third Breakouts — Day 2 (5 parallel tracks)
- 12:20 – 12:35 Break & Transition • Exhibition
- 12:35 – 13:35 PLENARY THREE
- 13:35 – 15:00 Lunch • Exhibition Tour
- 14:30 — 15:30 Closing Ceremony
- 16:00 – 16:00 Power Networking Dinner with Invited Guests
Twelve sessions across two days
Breakout Sessions Program
Both Forum days run from 07:30 to 18:30. Plenary sessions take place in the Main Auditorium. Each breakout slot runs five parallel tracks across Halls 1–5.
Theme: Nigeria’s New Tax Era: Implications for Businesses, the Informal Sector, and Revenue Performance
July 2–3, 2026
The Forum plans to produce four deliverables:
- A Closing Communiqué (within 48 hours);
- The NTF 2026 Compendium (within 30 days);
- A Recommended Amendments Package (within 45 days, designed for the federal government’s end-of-2026 amendments cycle to the four new tax acts);
- And the NTF 2026 Policy Report (within 60 days).
Day 1
Morning
- Personal Income Tax in the New Era
- Companies' Income Tax Reform
- Capital Gains Tax and Hydrocarbon Tax
- Digital Tax Administration & Modernization
Day 1
Afternoon
- VAT, Consumption Tax, and Stamp Duties
- Taxing the Informal Economy & Its Modality
- SMEs, Large Enterprises, and the New Tax Framework
- Fiscal Federalism, State Revenue Services & Tax Harmonization
Day 2
Morning
- Tax Reforms Implementation and the Professionals
- Interpreting the Tax Reform Acts: Connecting the Dots
- Nigerian Tax Reform, Transparency, and Citizens' Welfare
- Taxation, Global Best Practices, and Local Adaptation
The National Tax Forum Deliverables
Both Forum days run from 10:00 to 17:30. Plenary sessions take place in the Main Auditorium. Each breakout slot runs five parallel tracks across Halls 1–5. Day 1 includes a 25-minute Innovation Showcase featuring TaxBags.
The Forum plans to produce four deliverables:
- A Closing Communiqué (within 48 hours);
- The NTF 2026 Compendium (within 30 days);
- A Recommended Amendments Package (within 45 days, designed for the federal government’s end-of-2026 amendments cycle to the four new tax acts);
- And the NTF 2026 Policy Report (within 30 days).
Registration Ends June 29, 2026
Join the Conversation. Shape the Future.
Be part of a national dialogue that influences how taxation supports growth, innovation, and economic resilience.
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