Nigeria and France sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 12, 2025, to enhance tax administration through digital transformation and capacity building ahead of Nigeria's shift to the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in January 2026. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), led by Chairman Zacch Adedeji, partnered with France's Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFIP), signed at the French Embassy in Abuja by Adedeji and Ambassador Marc Fonbaustier.
The collaboration targets compliance management, taxpayer services, data-driven enforcement, and international taxation like transfer pricing and BEPS frameworks to combat evasion. Adedeji described it as a "strategic bridge" for sharing innovations, with Nigeria gaining from France's tech expertise in AI audits and cybersecurity while offering insights from its digital growth. French officials reaffirmed commitment to joint public finance evolution amid borderless economies.
This pact supports President Tinubu's tax reforms, including the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) rebrand, aiming for efficient, transparent systems and stronger bilateral ties. It addresses concerns over data sovereignty but promises modern, resilient revenue collection.