By Henry Uche
In a bid to transform Nigeria’s tax administration landscape, the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Corvendra Ltd to deploy an artificial intelligence-powered tax compliance platform, TaxiPadi, across the country. A statement from Gbolahan Bilewu, Head, Corporate Services of the Institute confirmed this.
The agreement, signed on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, in Abuja, was a significant step toward integrating technological innovation with professional oversight. It underscores CITN’s commitment to modernising Nigeria’s tax ecosystem and strengthening compliance through digital solutions.
The CITN delegation was led by its 17th President, Mr. Innocent Chinyere Ohagwa; Mr. Simon Nwanmaghyi Kato, (Vice President); Dr. (Mrs.) Titilayo Eni-Itan Fowokan, (Deputy Vice President); and Mrs. Afolake Oso (Registrar/Chief Executive).
The Corvendra team was led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Fisayo Caleb Olugboye, alongside Samuel Adeyemi, Managing Partner (Consulting), and Gabriel Abba, Chief Operating Officer.
At the core of the partnership is TaxiPadi, an AI-driven platform designed to streamline tax computation, filing, and advisory services while ensuring full compliance with Nigeria’s tax regulations.
The initiative directly addresses longstanding challenges within the tax system, including reliance on manual processes, fragmented compliance frameworks, and limited digital adoption – particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Dr. Olugboye described the collaboration as a strategic intervention aimed at building a more efficient and intelligent tax system, noting that it will enhance accuracy, speed, and transparency in tax practice.
In a remark, CITN President, Mr. Ohagwa, reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to innovation and professional excellence. He emphasised that the partnership aligns with CITN’s statutory mandate to advance tax practice and uphold the highest standards within the profession.
Three key areas of focus are: Deployment of the TaxiPadi platform across the tax profession, capacity building and training for tax practitioners and promotion of digital compliance and data-driven tax advisory.
“With increasing pressure on governments to enhance revenue mobilisation and improve compliance, this initiative is expected to significantly boost voluntary tax compliance and reduce systemic inefficiencies.
“This partnership reflects a growing synergy between professional institutions and technology providers, positioning CITN at the forefront of digital tax transformation in Nigeria” the Institution added.
