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SYNERGIZING DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND TAX REVENUE FOR INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING IN NIGERIA
Authors: OLATINWO, Adesola Tairu and SAIBU, Olufemi Muibi
Abstract Nigeria’s evolving digital economy presents new opportunities for inclusive development through digital financial inclusion (DFI) and improved tax revenue mobilization. While digital technologies enhance efficiency in tax administration, they also create challenges such as risks of exclusion and potential over-taxation. This study investigates th ...Read More
THE REGRESSIVE STRAIN OF VALUE ADDED TAX ON HOUSEHOLD WELFARE IN NIGERIA
Authors: ELOM, Joseph Ogwu, NWORIE, Gilbert Ogechukwu, NWEKE-CHARLES Uchenna Esther and IKPOR, Isaac Monday
Abstract This study examined the effect of Value Added Tax (VAT) regressive strain on household welfare in Nigeria, proxied by Final Consumption Expenditure of Households (FCEH). Ex-post facto research design was adopted in the study. Using annual data from 1994 to 2023 collected from Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin, the analysis employed Least ...Read More
MODERATING EFFECT OF CORRUPTION ON THE NEXUS BETWEEN TAX REVENUE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX OF WEST AFRICAN COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES
Authors: Onyekachi, Silvia Nwakaego
Abstract Effective tax administration should generate substantial revenue for the government and contribute to economic development except when disrupted by factors such as corruption. This study explored the disruptive role of corruption in weakening the link between tax revenue and human development index (HDI) in West African Commonwealth countries. Buil ...Read More
IMPACT OF TAX REFORMS ON MACROECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY IN NIGERIA
Authors: ADESOYE, Sodeeq Opeyemi and NJIFORTI, Peter P.
Abstract This study investigates the impact of tax reforms on macroeconomic uncertainty using quarterly data of CBN statistical bulletin and FIRS tax statistics from 2011-2021 on four variables; GDP growth rate (GDPGR) to capture macroeconomic uncertainty, company’s income tax (CIT), and value added tax (VAT) revenue as proxy of tax reform, while standard ...Read More
EFFECT OF ONLINE TAX FILING PLATFORMS ON TAXPAYER COMPLIANCE IN NIGERIA
Authors: ABDUL, Zainab Hussaini and ADAMU, Abdul
Abstract Despite the introduction of online tax filing platforms in Nigeria, taxpayer compliance rates remain suboptimal with significant variations in platform usage and effectiveness. This study examined the effect of online tax filing platforms on taxpayer compliance, specifically assessing the effects of platform accessibility, user experience quality, ...Read More
PROGRESSIVE TAXATION AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH IN NIGERIA: AN ECONOMETRIC APPROACH
Authors: SALIHU, Musa Olalekan
Abstract Nigeria's experience highlights a persistent struggle to translate economic growth into inclusive growth, with debates about the role of taxation generating various interpretations in academic literature. The link between progressive taxation and inclusive growth remains underexplored in Nigeria. This study investigated the effect of progressive ta ...Read More
PROFIT SQUEEZE FROM TAX BURDENS: EVIDENCE FROM LISTED CONSUMER GOODS FIRMS IN NIGERIA
Authors: NWORIE, Gilbert Ogechukwu, ELOM, Joseph Ogwu, NWAMBEKE, Godfrey Chinedu and NWUZOR, Roseline Ngozi
Abstract Despite the critical role consumer goods firms play in Nigeria's economy, many struggle to maintain profitability under increasing tax burdens. Excessive or poorly structured taxation may erode earnings, discourage reinvestment, and weaken long-term financial performance. Hence, this study investigated the profit squeeze resulting from tax burdens ...Read More
TAX AUDIT AND COMPANIES INCOME TAX COMPLIANCE IN NIGERIA: THE MODERATING ROLE OF TAX OFFICERS’ EXPERTISE
Abstract Low tax revenue generation is still a major problem confronting Nigeria and the government has introduced several measures, such as tax audit, to confirm the accuracy of the self-assessments. This study examined the effect of tax audit on companies’ income tax compliance in Nigeria and the moderating role of tax officers’ expertise. The populat ...Read More
CARBON TAXATION, RENEWABLE ENERGY ADOPTION AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: THE NEED FOR AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH
Authors: OGBODO, Nneka Raymonda, ODIA, James Osabuohien and OMOKHUDU, Okun Omokhoje
Abstract The escalating risks and disastrous consequences of the rapid increase in carbon emission over the years has prompted international organisations including the United Nations and the World Health Organisation to advocate for nations to adopt carbon emission reduction policies such as carbon tax and renewable energy adoption. However, for developing ...Read More
EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF GOVERNMENT TAX POLICIES ON EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ACADEMIC STAFF
Authors: OLUWOLE-MOSES, Omotayo Matina
Abstract This study evaluates the impact of government tax policies on the availability and quality of educational resources for academic staff in Lagos State tertiary institutions. The objectives include assessing the relationship between tax revenue and resources, as well as evaluating tax policies' influence on salaries and benefits. The study was guided ...Read More
ETHICAL, LEGAL PERSPECTIVES AND TAX EVASION AND AVOIDANCE IN NIGERIA
Authors: OLAOWO, Rasak Olatunde and EKE, Robert Ike
Abstract The association between ethical beliefs, legal frameworks, tax literacy, tax evasion, and avoidance practices in Nigeria were examined in this research. Out of the 677 participants in the study, 144 respondents were selected using the purposive sampling technique. Using regression analysis, correlation matrix, and descriptive statistics, the study ...Read More
NEXUS BETWEEN POLITICAL INSTABILITY AND VALUE ADDED TAX COMPLIANCE AMONG SMEs IN SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA
Authors: WILSON-OSHILIM, Uduak Deborah and IGBINOBA, Omena Obehi
Abstract The present investigation examines the relationship between political instability and VAT compliance within Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in South-Eastern Region of Nigeria. Specifically, the research examines how geopolitical marginalisation, leadership opacity, and insecurity links Value Added Tax compliance. The survey adopts a descr ...Read More
Volume 24, Issue 2
Authors: OLATINWO Adesola Tairu and SAIBU Olufemi Muibi
Abstract Nigeria’s evolving digital economy presents new opportunities for inclusive development through digital financial inclusion (DFI) and improved tax revenue mobilization. While digital technologies enhance efficiency in tax administration, they also create challenges such as risks of exclusion and potential over-taxation. This study investigates th ...Read More
Volume 24, Issue 2
Authors: ELOM Joseph Ogwu, NWORIE Gilbert Ogechukwu, NWEKE-CHARLES Uchenna Esther and IKPOR Isaac Monday
Abstract This study examined the effect of Value Added Tax (VAT) regressive strain on household welfare in Nigeria, proxied by Final Consumption Expenditure of Households (FCEH). Ex-post facto research design was adopted in the study. Using annual data from 1994 to 2023 collected from Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin, the analysis employed Least ...Read More
Volume 24, Issue 2
Authors: Onyekachi Silvia Nwakaego
Abstract Effective tax administration should generate substantial revenue for the government and contribute to economic development except when disrupted by factors such as corruption. This study explored the disruptive role of corruption in weakening the link between tax revenue and human development index (HDI) in West African Commonwealth countries. Buil ...Read More
Volume 24, Issue 2
Authors: ADESOYE Sodeeq Opeyemi and NJIFORTI Peter P.
Abstract This study investigates the impact of tax reforms on macroeconomic uncertainty using quarterly data of CBN statistical bulletin and FIRS tax statistics from 2011-2021 on four variables; GDP growth rate (GDPGR) to capture macroeconomic uncertainty, company’s income tax (CIT), and value added tax (VAT) revenue as proxy of tax reform, while standard ...Read More
Volume 24, Issue 2
Authors: ABDUL Zainab Hussaini and ADAMU Abdul
Abstract Despite the introduction of online tax filing platforms in Nigeria, taxpayer compliance rates remain suboptimal with significant variations in platform usage and effectiveness. This study examined the effect of online tax filing platforms on taxpayer compliance, specifically assessing the effects of platform accessibility, user experience quality, ...Read More
Volume 24, Issue 2
Authors: SALIHU Musa Olalekan
Abstract Nigeria's experience highlights a persistent struggle to translate economic growth into inclusive growth, with debates about the role of taxation generating various interpretations in academic literature. The link between progressive taxation and inclusive growth remains underexplored in Nigeria. This study investigated the effect of progressive ta ...Read More
Volume 24, Issue 2
Authors: NWORIE Gilbert Ogechukwu, ELOM Joseph Ogwu, NWAMBEKE Godfrey Chinedu and NWUZOR Roseline Ngozi
Abstract Despite the critical role consumer goods firms play in Nigeria's economy, many struggle to maintain profitability under increasing tax burdens. Excessive or poorly structured taxation may erode earnings, discourage reinvestment, and weaken long-term financial performance. Hence, this study investigated the profit squeeze resulting from tax burdens ...Read More
Volume 24, Issue 1
Abstract Low tax revenue generation is still a major problem confronting Nigeria and the government has introduced several measures, such as tax audit, to confirm the accuracy of the self-assessments. This study examined the effect of tax audit on companies’ income tax compliance in Nigeria and the moderating role of tax officers’ expertise. The populat ...Read More
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