Taxes

Taxes

Unpacking the impact of government levies imposed on individuals and businesses

Most recent analyses

Kenya's debt dilemma: Are higher taxes the answer?

Kenya's debt dilemma: Are higher taxes the answer?

The Kenyan government is determined to boost its revenue and secure funding for upcoming debt ...

Gbemisola A.

10 Aug 2023

Nigeria’s tax reform and its impact on businesses

Nigeria’s tax reform and its impact on businesses

We assess how the FG’s revenue harmonisation scheme will impact Nigerian businesses.

Adesola A.

21 Jul 2023

Is debt really bad for Nigeria?

Is debt really bad for Nigeria?

We share a simple framework for analysing debt decisions by countries like Nigeria or Ghana.

Michael F.

13 Dec 2022

Assessing Nigeria's revenue problem

Assessing Nigeria's revenue problem

How slow revenue growth has contributed to Nigeria's fiscal problems.

Adesola A.

12 Oct 2022

How are Nigerians coping with higher prices?

How are Nigerians coping with higher prices?

A look into consumers' experiences with rising prices across industries in Nigeria.

Dumebi O.

21 Jun 2022

Why are Nigerian states not financially independent?

Why are Nigerian states not financially independent?

Nigeria's state governments need to stop their over-reliance on federal allocations.

Dumebi O.

15 Jun 2022

Explainer: Nigeria's new taxes on used cars

Explainer: Nigeria's new taxes on used cars

We consider the Nigerian Custom's Service's latest decision to reduce import duties and introd...

Fadekemi A.

25 Apr 2022

What is the best way to redistribute wealth?

What is the best way to redistribute wealth?

We explore why policymakers should keep redistribution in mind, and what policies will help

Fadekemi A.

11 Apr 2022