Why Nigeria cannot tax its way to a trillion dollar economy

NAIRAMETRICS | 07-09-2026 01:58pm |

Nigeria's ambition to become a trillion-dollar economy faces challenges if it relies solely on increased taxation. The country's tax revenue was approximately ten percent of its GDP in 2023, one of the lowest globally, and the government aims to raise this to eighteen percent. However, experts argue that achieving such economic growth requires broader structural reforms beyond fiscal measures.

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