{"id":82034,"date":"2026-01-22T13:17:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=82034"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:17:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:17:59","slug":"national-essay-competition-season-4-to-engage-young-nigerians-on-tax-reform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2026\/01\/22\/national-essay-competition-season-4-to-engage-young-nigerians-on-tax-reform\/","title":{"rendered":"National Essay Competition Season 4 to Engage Young Nigerians on Tax Reform"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By Merciful Omoba &amp; Anifowoshe Oladipupo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Organisers of the National Essay Competition (NEC) have announced the commencement of Season 4, inviting young Nigerians to demonstrate their intellectual depth, analytical capacity, and policy insight on one of the nation\u2019s most pressing economic issues.<\/p>\n<p>The focus of this year\u2019s competition is taxation and governance, with participants required to respond to the essay question:<br \/>\n\u201cAnalyze the challenges faced by the Nigerian Revenue Service in the implementation of the new tax laws and propose practical solutions to address them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>NEC Season 4 is designed to promote critical thinking among young Nigerians while stimulating informed dialogue on public finance, accountability, and national development. The competition also provides a platform for emerging voices to contribute ideas capable of shaping Nigeria\u2019s policy discourse.<\/p>\n<p>The competition is open to Nigerians aged 20 to 35, with persons with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply, reflecting the organisers\u2019 commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>According to the guidelines, submissions must be original, well-researched, and analytical, supported by relevant references. Essays should be 1,000 to 1,500 words (excluding references), typed in Times New Roman, font size 12, double-spaced, and submitted in PDF format.<\/p>\n<p>The organisers also emphasised a strict plagiarism policy, noting that any entry with a similarity index exceeding 20 per cent will be automatically disqualified.<\/p>\n<p>Winners of NEC Season 4 will receive cash prizes, with \u20a65 million awarded to the winner, \u20a63 million to the first runner-up, and \u20a62 million to the second runner-up.<\/p>\n<p>With the theme, \u201cThe pen is ready, the stage is yours,\u201d NEC Season 4 challenges young Nigerians to articulate innovative solutions and actively participate in strengthening Nigeria\u2019s revenue system.<\/p>\n<p>Interested participants are encouraged to prepare thoroughly and submit compelling entries, as this edition promises to be one of the most intellectually engaging in the competition\u2019s history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Merciful Omoba &amp; Anifowoshe Oladipupo Organisers of the National Essay Competition (NEC) have announced the commencement of Season 4, inviting young Nigerians to demonstrate their intellectual depth, analytical capacity, and policy insight on one of the nation\u2019s most pressing economic issues. 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