FG Partners France To Help ‘Monitor’ Tax Collection From Nigerians In 2026

The Nigerian Government has signed a cooperation agreement with France Government to handle the digital transformation of Nigeria’s tax administration, boost cross-border enforcement, and strengthen institutional capacity.

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) confirmed that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was finalized on December 10, 2025. The partnership will introduce sophisticated digital tools, automated enforcement systems, and real-time monitoring technologies to help Nigeria “collect every penny” due in taxes.

The pact, signed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and France’s Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFIP), comes just weeks before FIRS transitions into the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in January 2026.

Brand News Day Nigeria reports that in a statement signed and released ,Wednesday via the Presidency’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle said the memorandum of understanding focuses on modernising revenue systems through improved compliance management, enhanced taxpayer services, and data-driven enforcement.

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According to the statement, the partnership also prioritises workforce development — with both countries committing to building professional standards, strengthening human capital, and developing globally competent teams to support the future of public finance administration.

The agreement further expands cooperation in international taxation, including information exchange, transfer pricing, and Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) mechanisms. Officials say the enhanced collaboration is expected to deepen transparency, improve enforcement frameworks, and position Nigeria’s tax system for greater operational efficiency.