January 5, 2026
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFP) on December 10, 2025. The agreement is aimed at modernising Nigeria’s tax administration through digital transformation, capacity development and improved cross-border enforcement.
The strategic partnership covers several important areas:
– Digital Transformation: Nigeria seeks to leverage France’s expertise and experience in automated compliance systems, data-driven audits and taxpayer service platforms.
– Workforce Development: The agreement highlighted workforce development as another strategic area of collaboration, stating that Nigeria hopes to adopt France’s structured human capital systems, professional standards, and continuous learning culture.
– International Taxation: The MoU also covers cooperation on international taxation, exchange of information, transfer pricing and tackling Base Erosion and Profit Shifting, a growing concern for governments as businesses increasingly operate across borders.
– Mutual Exchange: Nigeria will benefit from France’s systems, while France can gain insights from Nigeria’s experience with its digital ecosystem and solutions for its growing population.
The agreement was signed by FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji and French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier. This partnership precedes the FIRS’s planned transition to the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in January 2026 as part of tax reforms.
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