Juliet Jacob 
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and France have strengthened global tax cooperation with a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at modernising revenue administration through innovation, digital compliance and capacity development.
Signed in Abuja on Wednesday by Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Chairman, Zacch Adedeji and France’s Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP), the MoU marks a strategic shift from traditional capacity building to advanced technological collaboration.
Adedeji says the partnership represents “a symbol of our shared commitment to building stronger, more resilient, and forward-looking tax administrations.” He emphasises that the agreement will accelerate Nigeria’s alignment with global standards amid rapidly evolving international tax rules.
Under the pact, both countries plan joint research and knowledge exchange in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data-driven enforcement, digital compliance automation, and cross-border information sharing — areas now shaping global fiscal governance.
Officials say the partnership will also prioritise workforce development, enabling Nigerian tax professionals to receive specialised training in emerging fields such as anti-BEPS enforcement, transfer pricing analytics and digital economy taxation.
According to Adedeji, the MoU strengthens Nigeria’s commitment to international cooperation on tax transparency and information exchange while expanding its capacity to curb profit-shifting, illicit financial flows and tax evasion. “This MoU underscores our dedication to building a modern, trusted, and globally connected revenue administration,” he notes.
French representatives say the agreement reflects France’s broader strategy to support partner nations in modernising tax systems and improving domestic revenue efficiency.
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