Tax Assignment and Revenue Sharing in Nigeria: Challenges and Options

Authors

S. C. Rapu, Central Bank of Nigeria

Publisher

Central Bank of Nigeria

Keywords

Federalism, Tax Assignments, Inter-Governmental Fiscal Relations, Constitution, Fiscal Imbalances, Revenue-Sharing

Abstract

This paper build on the history as well as the current legal framework of tax assignment and revenue-sharing in Nigeria to identify the challenges while also drawing from the theoretical framework for policy options which will provide for a stable federal system in Nigeria. The paper recommended among others the strengthening of states internal revenue bases, adjustments on the vertical and horizontal revenue-sharing formula, effective compliance with the allocation of the mandatory 10% of states internally generated revenue. The paper concludes that changes to the existing tax assignment and revenue-sharing arrangements will go a long way in protecting our nascent democracy.

Author Bio

Rapu S. C. is a Deputy Director in the Research and Statistics Department, Central Bank of Nigeria,

Publication Title

CBN Economic and Financial Review

Issue

1

Volume

44

Recommended Citation

Rapu, S. C. (2006). Tax Assignment and Revenue Sharing in Nigeria: Challenges and Options. CBN Economic and Financial Review. 44(1), 1-36.