With the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) set to transition into the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in January 2026, the agency has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with France’s Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFP) to strengthen collaboration in tax administration. The agreement was signed at the French Embassy in Abuja.

Key highlights of the partnership include:

• Digital Transformation: Sharing of technology for compliance management, taxpayer services, and data-driven enforcement. Nigeria will learn from France’s advanced systems, while France will gain insights from Nigeria’s rapid digital adoption.
• Capacity and Workforce Development: Exchange of best practices in professional standards, organizational discipline, and continuous learning. Nigeria’s experience with a young, diverse workforce will also benefit France.
• Global Tax Coordination: Cooperation on international taxation, information exchange, transfer pricing, and Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) issues.
• Future-Focused Collaboration: The partnership aims to prepare both countries for emerging challenges, including AI deployment, cybersecurity, and cross-border tax management.

FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, described the MoU as a strategic bridge for building modern, resilient, and globally connected tax administrations, while French Ambassador Marc Fonbaustier emphasized its role in deepening bilateral collaboration in public finance management.

Adedeji added that the partnership is a cornerstone of Nigeria’s broader transformation agenda as the country prepares for the formal launch of the NRS, positioning the institution for modern, trusted, and innovative revenue administration.