Indonesian Journal of Applied Accounting and Finance
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): June

Tax Revenue and Infrastructural Development in Nigeria

Imeokparia, Lawrence (Unknown)
Nnoli, Ikenna Theodore (Unknown)
Ojo, David (Unknown)
Ajibola, Olufunmilayo (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between tax revenue and infrastructural development in Nigeria. The study explores Company Income Tax (CIT) and Value Added Tax (VAT) as indicators for tax revenue. Also, three measures of capital expenditure; administrative capital expenditure, economic capital expenditure, and social services capital expenditure were adopted as a proxy for infrastructural development. The data used in the study were gathered from 2011-2021 and sourced from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin. To establish the relationship between tax revenue and infrastructure development, Pearson correlation and regression analysis were explored. The study finds that there is a positive relationship between CIT and economic capital expenditure, administrative capital expenditure and services capital expenditure. Likewise, the study shows a positive link between VAT and services capital expenditure, economic capital expenditure, and administrative capital expenditure in Nigeria. Therefore, it is recommended that the federal government effectively utilize the revenue generated from tax for infrastructural advancement and ensure there is no wastage in the process of disbursement of funds.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

akumulasi

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

The purpose of this journal is to publish the research results and thoughts on applied accounting and finance which is relevant to the development of accounting and finance professions and practices in Indonesia. This journal covers research in the following areas: Financial Accounting Public Sector ...