The Federal Government has invited Nigerians and other stakeholders to submit recommendations ahead of the preparation of the 2027 Finance Bill.
In a notice shared on its official X account on Friday, the Federal Ministry of Finance called on members of the public, businesses, investors, professional organisations, civil society groups, academics, government institutions and other interested parties to present their proposals.
The ministry said submissions should focus on practical and evidence-based legislative or regulatory changes capable of strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal system while creating a more conducive environment for businesses and investors.
The notice, titled “Call for Inputs into the Finance Bill 2027: Shaping Better Fiscal Laws for a More Productive and Competitive Nigeria,” stated that the consultation was aimed at promoting sustainable economic growth.
It said, “The Federal Government invites members of the public, businesses, investors, professional bodies, civil society organisations, academia, public institutions and other stakeholders to submit proposals for the Finance Bill 2027.”
According to the ministry, proposals should seek to “strengthen Nigeria’s fiscal framework, improve the business and investment environment, enhance fiscal transparency and accountability, and support sustainable economic growth.”
It listed five key areas for submissions, including taxation and revenue administration; fiscal policy and management; fiscal responsibility, transparency and accountability; financial and economic regulation; and other related matters.
On taxation and revenue administration, the ministry said stakeholders could make submissions on tax policy, revenue mobilisation, compliance, taxpayer services, tax certainty, incentives, customs and excise, as well as coordination among revenue agencies.
The notice also invited proposals on revenue and expenditure management, budgeting, public financial management, fiscal sustainability, public debt and intergovernmental fiscal relations.
Other areas include budget discipline, financial reporting and disclosure, monitoring, accountability and institutional oversight.
The ministry said stakeholders could also propose reforms relating to capital markets, investment and cross-border capital flows, anti-money laundering, financial reporting and other regulations with significant fiscal or economic implications.
On priority considerations, the government said submissions should address “gaps, ambiguities, inconsistencies or implementation challenges in existing laws and regulations.”
It also urged contributors to focus on reducing unnecessary regulatory and administrative burdens and improving the ease of doing business, investment, productivity and economic efficiency.
The notice further called for proposals aimed at harmonising conflicting or overlapping provisions, reducing leakages, abuse and regulatory arbitrage, and strengthening institutional coordination, transparency and accountability.
The ministry added that reforms should improve revenue mobilisation and fiscal sustainability “without unnecessarily constraining economic activity.”
It urged contributors, as far as possible, to identify the relevant law and specific provision requiring amendment and provide proposed drafting language.
“General recommendations are also welcome but may be less useful for legislative drafting,” the notice stated.
The ministry said submissions could be made by email through financebill2027@fmf.gov.ng, with the deadline set for Friday, September 11, 2026.
Contributors may also use the proposal template provided in the notice or complete an online form through the QR code provided by the ministry.
The template requests details including the contributor or organisation, contact person, email and telephone number, sector or industry, and state or location.
Stakeholders are also expected to outline the issue, relevant law and existing provision, proposed amendment or draft provision, and the justification and expected impact of each proposal.
The ministry said, “The Federal Government values stakeholders’ contributions and encourages the submission of clear, practical and implementable proposals capable of delivering measurable improvements in Nigeria’s fiscal and economic outcomes.”