The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has announced its 2025 Convention and Annual Lecture, set to take place in Asaba, Delta State, from Wednesday, November 26 to Thursday, November 27, 2025. The two-day programme will open with the induction of new members and a capacity-building training session for members and media practitioners, while the second day will feature the Annual Lecture, themed “Nigeria’s New Tax Law: Implications and Opportunities for Businesses and Society.”
According to a statement signed by Abel Johngold and Josephine Idiovwan Omodior, Chairman and Secretary of the 2025 Planning Committee, this year’s theme reflects the impending implementation of Nigeria’s new tax legislation, which comes into effect on January 1, 2026. Nigeria’s tax framework has undergone significant evolution over the decades, from the Petroleum Profits Tax Act of 1959 and the Companies Income Tax Act of 1961 to the introduction of Value Added Tax in 1993. Each reform has sought to broaden the tax base and improve compliance, but the new law represents one of the most comprehensive reforms to date, aimed at simplifying the system, closing revenue leakages, and enhancing transparency in public finance.
The statement emphasized that the Convention and Annual Lecture will provide a platform for stakeholders to examine both the opportunities and challenges posed by the new law. Beyond its potential impact on businesses, the event is expected to spark discussions on how government can strengthen accountability, ensure fairness in taxation, and deploy revenues toward infrastructure and social development. The Forum noted that such dialogue is particularly timely given Nigeria’s urgent need to diversify revenue sources and fortify fiscal stability.
As is customary, the Annual Lecture will feature a keynote speaker with distinguished expertise in fiscal and economic policy, supported by a panel of discussants drawn from government agencies, professional bodies, civil society organizations, and the private sector. Their collective insights will provide practical guidance on implementing the new tax law effectively while balancing the interests of businesses and society.
Beyond the lecture itself, the Committee highlighted that this year’s Convention also underscores its commitment to professional development within the media sector. By integrating member induction, training, and the Annual Lecture, the Forum continues to foster knowledge sharing, informed debate, and capacity building, contributing both to the growth of media practitioners and to national discourse on one of Nigeria’s most significant fiscal policy reforms.
Signed
Abel JOHNGOLD
Chairman, DOPF 2025 Annual Convention/ Lecture Planning Committee
Josephine Idiovwan OMODIOR
Secretary, DOPF 2025 Annual Convention/ Lecture Planning Committee
