Value Added Tax (vat) and the Nigeria Economy

Student: JOEL IRIOGBE (Project, 2025)
Department of Accountancy
Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State


Abstract

This study examined the effect of value added tax on Nigeria’s economy. The objective of the study is to determine the contribution of value added tax to revenue generation in Nigeria. Longitudinal research design was adopted in this study and secondary data were utilized. The data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The hypotheses were tested using ordinary least square method. The result of the study indicated that there is positive significant relationship between value added tax and revenue generation in Nigeria. It is therefore recommended that value added tax administration in Nigeria should be made efficient and effective with a view to boosting revenue to finance budget deficit.

Keywords
value added nigeria economy