Call For Application: Undergraduate Essay Competition 2024 (#1,000,000 Prize).

This wonderful opportunity calls for participants to write on one of the following themes:




Exploring linkages between inclusive and tax systems on environmental sustainability, digital economy and trade.




Strengthening tax systems to combat illicit financial flows and for progress towards closing the SDG's financing gap in Nigeria.




Exploring the potential of innovative tax policies and strategies to drive sustainable development for progress towards closing the SDG's financing gap in Nigeria.





Prizes:
* First prize: #1,000,000 and a certificate of recognition.

* Second prize: #750,000 and a certificate of recognition.
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* Third prize: #500,000 and a certificate of recognition.




Eligibility:
The competition is open to all undergraduate students in Nigeria in any discipline who are currently enrolled in a recognized universities or colleges in Nigeria. As a participant, you must submit your national identification and your University identification.




Guidelines on submission:

Language:
The language should be English.

Format:
The Essay must be typed, double spaced and submitted in PDF.


Length:
The Essay length should be between 1,500 and 2,000 words..


Originality:
The Essay must be original and unpublished.
Note:  The main objective of this competition is to engage.undergraduates students in a meaningful discussion on the intersection of.taxation, trade and sustainable development by sharing their thought and providing solutions on how tax policies can drive progress towards the SDG's in Nigeria.





Applications submission is ongoing

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