- Inaugural FIRS Research Day
- New FIRS Journal to Guide Nigeria’s Tax Future
- ‘New Beginning’ for Tax System
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has taken a major step toward a more data-driven and efficient tax system by hosting its inaugural Research Day.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the event, championed by FIRS Executive Chairman Dr. Zacch Adedeji, brought together stakeholders to launch several new initiatives designed to embed a culture of research in tax administration.
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Dr. Adedeji underscored the critical role of research and data in navigating Nigeria’s complex economic landscape. He urged all FIRS departments to integrate research findings into their work, emphasizing that evidence-based decision-making is essential for building a smarter and more accountable tax system.
The event saw the launch of three key tools: the FIRS Research Policy Document, which outlines ethical and methodological standards for all research; the Tax Revenue Statistical Bulletin, a comprehensive publication featuring tax data trends from 1970 to 2022; and the fourth volume of the FIRS Journal of Tax Studies (FJTS). To improve accessibility, a digital platform for the journal, www.fjts.online, was also unveiled.
Halima M. Shehu, Director of the Research and Statistics Department, hailed the event as a “new beginning,” reinforcing the idea that research and reliable data are the cornerstones of a modern, effective tax system.
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