Editorial Board


Editor-in-Chief

Professor Rafiu Oyesola Salawu

Department of Management & Accounting, Faculty of Administration, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

Managing Editor

Professor Godwin Emmanuel Oyedokun

Department of Management & Accounting, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria

Editorial Board Secretary

Ayodeji Adeyemi

Manager, Research and Professional Standard, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria


Editorial Board Members

Professor Chinedum Nathaniel Nwezeaku

Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.

Professor John Adeoti

Nigeria Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Ibadan, Nigeria.

Professor Uche Jack-Osimiri

Faculty of Law, River State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Professor Aruwa Suleiman Akwu-Odo Salihu

Department of Accounting and Finance, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria

Dr. Eiya Ofiafoh Ofiafoh (Associate Professor)

Department of Accounting, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

Dr. Stephen Chukwuemeka Mark Abani

MCSA Worldwide Projects Limited, Abuja, Nigeria

Dr. Kenny Adedapo Soyemi

Department of Accounting, Olabisi Onabanjo University,
Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria

Professor Joseph Uchenna Uwaleke

Department of Banking & Finance, Nasarawa State University, Keffi Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Barrister Chukwuemeka Eze

Faculty of Law, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria

Mr. Simon Nwanmaghyi Kato

Federal Inland Revenue Service, Chairman’s Office, Abuja, Nigeria

Professor Tankiso Moloi
Department of Accounting, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Professor Taiwo Asaolu
Department of Accounting, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, Nigeria

Professor Ishola Rufus Akintoye
Department of Accounting, Babcock University, IIlishan - Remo, Nigeria.

Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago
Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria

Professor Micheal Nwidobie
Department of Accounting, Caleb University, Lagos, Nigeria

Professor Abdulmumini Bala Ahmed
Department of Private and Commercial Law, Ado Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria

Professor Zainab Dabo
Department of Business Administration, Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria

Dr. Justina Okoror
Managing Partner HMAO Professional Services, Nigeria

Dr. Hauwa Lamino Abubakar
Department of Business Administration, Nile University, Abuja, Nigeria

Recent Journals

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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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TAX AUDIT AND COMPANIES INCOME TAX COMPLIANCE IN NIGERIA: THE MODERATING ROLE OF TAX OFFICERS’ EXPERTISE

Authors: OVIE, Ogidiaka, AGBI, Eniola Samuel, MOHAMMED, Ahmed Nma, MUSTAPHA, Lateef Olumide and ABDULSALAM Abdulfatah Latifat

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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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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Volume 24, Issue 1

Authors: OVIE Ogidiaka, AGBI Eniola Samuel, MOHAMMED Ahmed Nma, MUSTAPHA Lateef Olumide and ABDULSALAM Abdulfatah Latifat

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