CITN Partners with FICAN to Empower Media Practitioners on Tax Reporting

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), through its Branding, Publicity, and Publications Committee, is set to host a groundbreaking Presidential Press Briefing & Media Workshop for tax and finance reporters. The event, aimed at equipping journalists with the knowledge to report on taxation and finance effectively, will hold on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the CITN Banquet Hall, Tax Professionals’ House, Plot 16, Otunba Jobi Fele Way, Central Business District, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

The workshop is organized in collaboration with the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) and features a lineup of seasoned facilitators, including:

De Ismailo Olotu

Mr. Olunide Esan

Mr. Samuel Agbeluyi, FCTI (16th President/Chairman of Council)

Prof. Godwin Oyedokun, FCTI (Chairman, Branding, Publicity & Publications Committee)

Barr. Chukwuemeka Eze

The workshop will cover vital sub-topics to bridge the knowledge gap in tax reporting:

1. Basic Taxation Terminologies

2. Tax Administration and Practice for Beginners

3. Tax Reporting for Media Practitioners

Anchored by Mr. Olusesan Okunade, General Manager, CITN, the event underscores CITN’s commitment to fostering accurate and impactful reporting in the tax and finance sectors. The initiative will help participants understand complex tax policies, improve their technical reporting skills, and enable them to better inform the public.

This partnership between CITN and FICAN reflects a shared vision to strengthen the role of the media in promoting tax compliance and financial literacy in Nigeria.

For further inquiries about the workshop, contact Kemi at 08025319880 or Ndidi at 08025019727.