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AccountingForensic Accounting and Financial Fraud Detection in the Nigerian Public Sector
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About This Research Topic Every year, Nigeria's public institutions lose staggering sums to fraudulent activity that ordinary auditing procedures were never designed to catch. Payroll padding, ghost workers, inflated contracts, and falsified financial records continue to drain public resources even after successive government reforms. This raises a pressing question for policymakers, anti-corruption agencies, and accounting professionals alike: can forensic accounting succeed where conventional auditing has fallen short? This article presents an original academic study that investigates exactly that question, focusing on federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in Abuja alongside personnel of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Unlike traditional auditing, which mainly checks whether financial statements comply with accounting standards, forensic accounting combines investigative skill, legal awareness, and quantitative analysis to uncover fraud that is deliberately hidden — and often produce evidence that can stand up in court. The sections below present a fully rewritten version of the study's abstract, background, problem statement, objectives, research questions, significance, scope, and key definitions — reorganised and expanded for clarity, readability, and search visibility, while preserving the original research intent, data, and findings exactly as reported. Abstract Financial fraud continues to weigh heavily on the Nigerian public sector, weakening governance structures, eroding citizens' trust in government, and reducing the value delivered by public spending. This study set out to examine forensic accounting and the part it plays in detecting financial fraud within Nigeria's public institutions. Specifically, the research assessed how far forensic auditing contributes to uncovering fraudulent financial reporting, evaluated the influence of litigation support services on the prosecution of fraud cases, and explored the relationship between fraud investigation practices and the reduction of financial irregularities in government agencies. A survey research design underpinned the study, drawing its population from staff across selected federal MDAs in Abuja along with personnel of the EFCC. Applying Taro Yamane's formula, the researcher arrived at a sample size of 212 respondents, selected through stratified random sampling. Data collection relied on a structured, 30-item questionnaire built around a 5-point Likert scale, with the resulting data analysed using descriptive statistics — mean and standard deviation — together with inferential statistics, namely Pearson Chi-square and Spearman's rank correlation, at the 0.05 significance level. The findings show that forensic auditing makes a statistically significant contribution to detecting fraudulent financial reporting in the Nigerian public sector (chi-square = 47.63, p < 0.05). Litigation support services likewise demonstrated a positive and significant relationship with successful fraud prosecution (r = 0.624, p < 0.05). Fraud investigation practices, meanwhile, showed a significant negative relationship with financial irregularities (r = -0.591, p < 0.05) — indicating that as investigative capacity improves, the incidence of fraud tends to fall. On the strength of these results, the study concludes that forensic accounting stands as a powerful tool for tackling financial fraud within Nigeria's public institutions, and recommends that government formally establish forensic accounting units across all MDAs, strengthen the legal and regulatory framework underpinning forensic investigations, and invest continuously in developing forensic accounting professionals. Keywords: Forensic Accounting, Financial Fraud, Nigerian Public Sector, Forensic Auditing, Fraud Detection, Litigation Support.
AccountingDigital Accounting Systems and Financial Reporting Accuracy in Nigerian SMEs
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About This Research Topic Small businesses across Nigeria are steadily moving away from paper ledgers and manual cash books toward software-driven bookkeeping. This shift raises an important question for entrepreneurs, accountants, lenders, and policymakers alike: does adopting digital accounting systems actually make financial reports more accurate, or does it simply move the same errors onto a screen? This article presents an original academic study that investigates this question directly, focusing on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) registered with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) in Lagos State. Financial reporting accuracy matters far beyond the accounting department. It determines whether a business can secure a bank loan, satisfy tax authorities, attract investors, or simply understand whether it is making a profit. Yet a large share of Nigerian SMEs still struggle to produce financial statements that are complete, timely, and free of material error. This research sets out to establish whether accounting software, automated bookkeeping, and other digital tools genuinely close that gap, or whether deeper structural and human-capacity issues continue to hold reporting quality back. The sections that follow present a fully rewritten version of the study's abstract, background, problem statement, objectives, research questions, significance, scope, and key definitions — reorganised and expanded for clarity, readability, and search visibility, while preserving the original research intent, data, and findings exactly as reported. Main Abstract This research examines how digital accounting systems influence the accuracy of financial reporting among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in Nigeria. Although more SME owners are adopting digital bookkeeping tools every year, a persistent gap remains between this growing uptake of technology and the actual quality of the financial statements these businesses produce — many of which still contain errors, missing entries, and reporting that falls short of recognised accounting standards. That gap is the central puzzle this study sets out to resolve. A descriptive survey design guided the research, with the study population drawn from owners, managers, and accounting personnel of SMEs registered with the Lagos State chapter of SMEDAN. A 30-item, Likert-scale questionnaire was distributed to 200 respondents selected through stratified random sampling, and the resulting data were examined using frequency counts, descriptive statistics, and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. Three null hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 significance level. The results show that adopting accounting software has a significant, positive relationship with the accuracy of SME financial records. Automated bookkeeping was similarly found to lower the incidence of errors while speeding up the reporting process, and digital accounting systems overall were linked to stronger compliance with recognised financial reporting standards. Taken together, the findings indicate that digital accounting tools — when paired with adequate staff training and consistent implementation — can meaningfully raise the standard of financial reporting among Nigerian SMEs. The study recommends wider rollout of affordable accounting software, targeted digital-literacy training for SME staff, and government-backed incentives to support SME digitalisation. Keywords: Digital Accounting Systems, Financial Reporting Accuracy, SMEs, Nigeria, Accounting Software, Automated Bookkeeping, Financial Records.
AccountingInternal Control Systems and Revenue Generation in Nigerian Banks
Idongesit James
About This Research Topic Every naira a Nigerian bank earns passes through a web of checks designed to protect it — approval limits, reconciliations, fraud monitoring, and audit trails. When those checks work well, revenue flows in and stays in. When they fail, the consequences show up quickly: fraud losses, regulatory sanctions, and eroded depositor confidence. Nigeria's banking sector has seen plenty of both outcomes, which raises an important question for banks, regulators, and investors alike — just how much does the strength of a bank's internal control system actually determine its revenue performance? This article presents a research-based examination of the relationship between internal control systems and revenue generation among Nigerian banks. Drawing on a structured survey of 150 employees across five Tier-1 commercial banks in Lagos State, the study applies the COSO (2013) internal control framework, examining how its five components — control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring activities — relate to revenue outcomes such as fraud loss reduction, deposit growth, and revenue optimisation. Whether you are a student developing a related project topic, a bank compliance officer looking for evidence-based justification for control investment, or a policy analyst tracking financial sector stability in Nigeria, this guide walks through the study's background, problem statement, objectives, research questions, significance, scope, and key definitions in a clear, structured, and search-friendly format. Abstract How Internal Controls Influence Bank Revenue in Nigeria This study examined the relationship between internal control systems and revenue generation in Nigerian banks. It was motivated by the rising incidence of financial fraud, revenue leakages, and operational inefficiencies across the Nigerian banking sector, which have raised serious questions about the adequacy of existing internal control mechanisms. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, drawing a sample from employees of five selected commercial banks in Lagos State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire administered to 150 respondents formed the basis of data collection, with data analysed using descriptive statistics and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient, and hypotheses tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed that effective internal control systems — particularly control environment, risk assessment procedures, control activities, information and communication systems, and monitoring mechanisms — have a significant, positive impact on revenue generation in Nigerian banks. Robust control activities were found to directly reduce fraud losses and revenue leakages, while a strong control environment was closely associated with increased customer confidence and deposit growth. Information and communication systems also emerged as critical enablers of timely decision-making that supports revenue optimisation. The study concluded that the strength of internal control systems is a major determinant of financial performance and revenue generation in Nigerian banks. It recommended that bank management invest continuously in updating and strengthening internal control frameworks to keep pace with evolving operational and regulatory realities. Keywords: Internal Control, Revenue Generation, Nigerian Banks, Control Environment, Risk Assessment, Fraud Prevention, Financial Performance
AccountingAccounting Ethics and Financial Reporting Quality Among Nigerian Auditors
Idongesit James
About This Research Topic Every investment decision, every credit approval, and every regulatory judgement built on a company's financial statements rests on a quiet assumption: that the numbers are true. That assumption depends less on accounting standards themselves than on the people who apply them — the auditors whose ethical conduct determines whether financial statements genuinely reflect economic reality or merely present a polished illusion of it. This article presents a research-based examination of how accounting ethics influences the quality of financial reporting among Nigerian auditors. Drawing on a structured survey of 120 registered auditors across Lagos and Abuja, the study investigates four ethical dimensions — professional independence, adherence to ethical codes, objectivity, and confidentiality — and measures how each relates to core financial reporting quality characteristics: relevance, faithful representation, comparability, and timeliness. Whether you are a student building a related project topic, a practising auditor reflecting on professional standards, or a regulator interested in strengthening Nigeria's audit environment, this guide walks through the study's background, problem statement, objectives, research questions, significance, scope, and key definitions in a clear, structured, and search-friendly format. Main Abstract How Ethical Conduct Shapes Audit Quality in Nigeria The integrity of financial reporting underpins investor confidence, market efficiency, and broader economic development. This study examined the relationship between accounting ethics and the quality of financial reporting among Nigerian auditors, focusing on how professional independence, adherence to ethical codes, objectivity, and confidentiality relate to key reporting quality indicators — relevance, faithful representation, comparability, and timeliness. A survey research design was adopted, using a structured, five-point Likert-scale questionnaire administered to 120 registered auditors drawn from audit firms in Lagos and Abuja through purposive and stratified sampling. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and simple linear regression via SPSS version 26. The results revealed a significant, positive relationship between accounting ethics and financial reporting quality (r = 0.714, p < 0.05). Professional independence emerged as the strongest predictor of reporting quality (Beta = 0.412, p < 0.01), while adherence to ethical codes and objectivity also returned statistically significant results. The study concluded that ethical conduct among auditors is a decisive determinant of financial reporting quality in Nigeria. It recommended that the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) intensify continuous professional development programmes centred on ethics, and that audit firms build stronger internal ethical oversight mechanisms into their operations. Keywords: Accounting Ethics, Financial Reporting Quality, Professional Independence, Auditing, Nigeria
AccountingBudgetary Control and Public Sector Performance in Nigeria: What the Evidence Shows
Idongesit James
About This Research Topic Nigeria's federal government appropriates trillions of naira every year, yet the gap between what is budgeted and what is actually delivered continues to raise serious governance concerns. Roads remain unfinished, hospitals stay underequipped, and capital projects stall long after funds have been approved. This persistent shortfall points to a deeper structural issue: budgets alone do not guarantee results. What determines whether public money translates into public value is the strength of the budgetary control system built around it. This article presents a research-based examination of how budgetary control affects the performance of public sector organizations in Nigeria, drawing on a study of staff across three federal ministries in Abuja. Rather than treating budgetary control as a single, undifferentiated concept, the research breaks it down into three components — budget preparation, budget monitoring, and variance analysis — and tests how each relates to specific performance outcomes: operational efficiency, accountability, and financial performance. Whether you are a student developing a related project topic, a public finance professional seeking evidence-based insight, or a policy analyst tracking Nigeria's budget implementation challenges, this guide lays out the study's background, problem statement, objectives, research questions, significance, scope, and key definitions in a clear, structured, and search-friendly format. Main Abstract: The Link Between Budgetary Control and Public Sector Performance This study examined the effect of budgetary control on the performance of public sector organizations in Nigeria. It was prompted by ongoing concerns about financial mismanagement, weak service delivery, and accountability lapses across many federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), despite the presence of formal budgetary frameworks. Three specific objectives guided the research: examining how budget preparation affects operational efficiency, assessing the relationship between budget monitoring and accountability, and determining how budget variance analysis influences financial performance within Nigeria's public sector. A descriptive survey research design was used. The study population consisted of staff drawn from three selected federal ministries in Abuja, with a sample of 176 respondents chosen through stratified random sampling. Data were gathered using a structured, thirty-item questionnaire built on a five-point Likert scale, validated by experts and tested for reliability using Cronbach's Alpha, which returned a coefficient of 0.81. Descriptive statistics, Pearson's Product Moment Correlation, and simple regression were used to test three hypotheses at a 0.05 significance level. The findings showed that budget preparation has a significant, positive effect on operational efficiency (r = 0.673, p < 0.05). A similarly strong positive relationship emerged between budget monitoring and accountability (r = 0.714, p < 0.05), while budget variance analysis was found to significantly influence financial performance (Beta = 0.521, t = 7.43, p < 0.05). The study concluded that budgetary control is a critical lever for improving public sector performance in Nigeria, though its effectiveness hinges on management commitment, the quality of budget preparation processes, and how rigorously monitoring and variance analysis are carried out. It recommended that government agencies invest in capacity building for budget officers, strengthen internal audit functions, and adopt technology-driven budget monitoring systems to curb leakages and improve service delivery outcomes. Keywords: Budgetary Control, Budget Preparation, Budget Monitoring, Variance Analysis, Public Sector Performance, Nigeria
AccountingFinancial Literacy and Small Business Profitability in Nigeria: What Lagos Entrepreneurs Need to Know
Idongesit James
About This Research Topic Small businesses form the backbone of Nigeria's economy, yet a striking number of them close their doors before reaching their fifth year. While weak infrastructure, policy instability, and limited access to capital are frequently blamed, a quieter but equally damaging culprit often escapes attention: financial illiteracy. Many entrepreneurs run profitable ventures on paper but lack the basic skills to track that profit, protect it, or grow it. This article presents a research-based exploration of how financial literacy affects the profitability of small business owners in Nigeria, with a specific focus on Lagos State — the country's commercial nerve centre and home to millions of registered and unregistered micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Drawing on a structured survey of 200 small business owners across five Lagos local government areas, the study measures financial literacy across several dimensions, including bookkeeping, budgeting, access to credit, and tax awareness, and examines how each relates to business profitability. Whether you are a student researching a related project topic, a small business owner looking to understand your own financial blind spots, or a policymaker interested in designing more effective SME support programmes, this guide breaks down the study's background, problem statement, objectives, research questions, significance, scope, and key definitions in a clear, well-structured, and search-friendly format. Main Abstract How Financial Literacy Shapes SME Profitability in Lagos Financial literacy has become widely recognised as a decisive factor in the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly within developing economies where formal financial education is often limited. This study set out to examine how financial literacy influences the profitability of small business owners in Nigeria, focusing specifically on Lagos State. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, drawing on a sample of 200 registered small business owners selected through stratified random sampling. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire and analysed through descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The results showed that most small business owners in Lagos possess only a moderate level of financial literacy, with clear weaknesses in financial record-keeping, tax compliance, and capital budgeting. Despite these gaps, the study confirmed a significant positive relationship between financial literacy and business profitability, with bookkeeping practices, access to credit, and budgeting ability standing out as the most influential factors. Regression analysis revealed that financial literacy collectively explains roughly 61% of the variation in small business profitability. Hypothesis testing further confirmed that both financial record-keeping and access to credit significantly affect profitability at the 5% level of significance. The study concludes that strengthening financial literacy among small business owners is not simply a theoretical concern but a practical necessity that directly shapes whether a business survives, stagnates, or grows. It recommends that government agencies, non-governmental organisations, and financial institutions scale up financial literacy initiatives aimed at small business operators, and that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) work together to design sector-specific financial education curricula tailored to the realities of Nigerian entrepreneurs. Keywords: Financial Literacy, Small Business, Profitability, SMEs, Nigeria, Lagos State, Bookkeeping, Capital Budgeting
AccountingThe Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Firm Value: A Study of Quoted Companies in Nigeria
Idongesit James
About This Research Topic Nigerian companies today face a question that goes far beyond profit margins: does doing good for society actually pay off financially? As stakeholder capitalism gains ground and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations increasingly shape investor decisions, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has moved from a peripheral "nice-to-have" to a strategic conversation in boardrooms across Nigeria. Yet the evidence on whether CSR genuinely boosts firm value remains far from settled. Some studies point to clear financial benefits, while others find little to no measurable payoff — and Nigerian research on the subject has produced its own share of contradictions. This inconsistency leaves managers, investors, and regulators without a clear answer on how much weight CSR should carry in corporate strategy. This article rewrites and expands on an undergraduate research project examining the effect of corporate social responsibility on the firm value of companies quoted on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). It walks through the background, problem statement, objectives, research questions, significance, scope, and key definitions that shape the study, and closes with answers to the questions readers most often ask about CSR and firm value in Nigeria. Main Abstract This study examined how corporate social responsibility affects the firm value of companies quoted on the Nigerian Exchange Group. The growing influence of stakeholder capitalism, along with tightening regulatory attention to ESG issues in Nigeria, has made it increasingly important to understand whether CSR commitments translate into measurable financial returns. The research was driven by the conflicting theoretical positions and inconsistent empirical findings that characterise existing literature, particularly within the Nigerian setting. Four specific objectives guided the inquiry: assessing the effect of CSR disclosure on firm value; determining the relationship between community development expenditure and firm value; examining the impact of environmental responsibility on firm value; and investigating the effect of employee welfare programmes on firm value. The study adopted a survey research design. Its population consisted of all 168 companies quoted on the NGX as at December 2023, from which a sample of 120 respondents across 10 purposively selected firms was drawn. Primary data came from a structured questionnaire, while secondary data was sourced from annual reports. The research instrument was validated through expert review, and its reliability was confirmed using Cronbach's Alpha (0.83). Data analysis combined descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression, with hypotheses tested at the 5% significance level. The findings showed that CSR disclosure has a significant positive effect on firm value (r = 0.621; p < 0.05); community development expenditure has a moderate positive relationship with firm value (r = 0.487; p < 0.05); environmental responsibility has a significant positive effect on firm value (Beta = 0.312; p < 0.05); and employee welfare programmes positively and significantly influence firm value (Beta = 0.284; p < 0.05). The study concluded that CSR initiatives function as strategic investments rather than mere philanthropic gestures, contributing to both shareholder wealth and stakeholder confidence. Among its recommendations, the study called for Nigerian companies to institutionalise CSR reporting using globally recognised frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to make CSR disclosure mandatory for all listed firms.
AccountingThe Impact of Accounting Information Systems on Managerial Decision-Making in Nigerian Universities
Idongesit James
About This Research Topic Running a Nigerian university today is a far more complicated undertaking than it was decades ago. Growing student populations, expanding payrolls, and rising demands for transparency mean that bursars, registrars, and vice-chancellors can no longer manage institutional finances through guesswork or outdated manual ledgers. This is where the Accounting Information System (AIS) becomes central — a structured combination of people, technology, and procedures designed to convert raw financial data into information university managers can actually rely on. Nigeria now hosts over 250 NUC-accredited universities, each processing enormous volumes of financial transactions every academic session. Yet audit reports from the Office of the Auditor-General continue to flag unretired advances, unsupported payments, and weak record-keeping across many of these institutions. This raises a critical question: is the problem a lack of accounting technology, or a failure to use existing technology effectively for decision-making? This article rewrites and expands on an undergraduate research project examining precisely this issue — the relationship between AIS and managerial decision-making in Nigerian universities. It covers the background, problem statement, objectives, research questions, significance, scope, and key definitions guiding the study, and closes with answers to common questions students and researchers ask about this topic. Main Abstract This research investigated how Accounting Information Systems influence managerial decision-making within Nigerian universities. As tertiary institutions increasingly digitise their financial operations, a pressing concern has emerged: are these systems genuinely improving the speed and quality of management decisions, or is technology adoption outpacing actual institutional benefit? Despite considerable spending on information systems, many Nigerian universities still struggle with unreliable financial reporting, poor budgetary discipline, and fragile internal controls — a pattern that hints at a gap between having AIS and using it well. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Decision-Usefulness Theory, the study used a descriptive survey approach. It drew its population from 240 management-level personnel — including bursars, heads of accounts, internal auditors, and senior administrators — across six federal and state universities in Southwest Nigeria. Applying the Taro Yamane formula, the researcher arrived at a sample size of 148 respondents, who completed a 28-item, five-point Likert scale questionnaire. The resulting data were processed using SPSS version 25, combining descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations) with inferential techniques (Pearson correlation and simple regression). The results showed a strong positive relationship between AIS adoption and financial reporting quality (r = 0.731, p < 0.05), a similarly strong link between AIS and budget planning and control efficiency (r = 0.684, p < 0.05), and a significant effect of AIS usage on internal control effectiveness (Beta = 0.612, t = 8.34, p < 0.05). In practical terms, universities with well-functioning AIS setups consistently outperformed those with weaker systems in the quality of their managerial decisions. Based on these findings, the study recommends that Nigerian universities adopt integrated, institution-wide AIS platforms, commit to ongoing staff training, set up dedicated IT governance structures for financial systems, and strengthen data security practices. The research adds to the limited body of public-sector AIS literature in Nigeria and offers practical direction for university administrators and education policymakers alike.
AccountingINTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR IMPACT ON REVENUE GENERATION IN NIGERIAN BANKS
Idongesit James
This study examined the relationship between internal control systems and revenue generation in Nigerian banks. The persistent incidence of financial fraud, operational losses, and declining revenue performance in the Nigerian banking sector provided the impetus for this investigation. The study was anchored on the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Internal Control Framework and the Agency Theory. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, and data were gathered from 180 respondents drawn from ten selected commercial banks in Lagos, Nigeria, using a structured questionnaire built on a five-point Likert scale. Purposive and stratified random sampling techniques were employed. Data were analysed using frequency tables, mean scores, standard deviation, and Pearson correlation analysis. The hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 level of significance using regression analysis. The findings revealed that control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring activities each had a statistically significant positive impact on revenue generation in Nigerian banks. Specifically, robust control activities and a strong monitoring framework were identified as the most critical drivers of improved revenue performance. The study concluded that sound internal control systems are not merely compliance tools but strategic instruments that enhance revenue assurance, curb financial leakages, and build investor confidence. The study recommended, among other things, that bank management should institutionalise a culture of control consciousness, invest continuously in control technology, and ensure the independence of internal audit functions to sustain revenue growth. Keywords: Internal Control Systems, Revenue Generation, Nigerian Banks, COSO Framework, Risk Assessment, Control Activities, Commercial Banks.
AccountingTHE INFLUENCE OF TAX POLICY REFORMS ON CORPORATE INVESTMENT DECISIONS IN NIGERIA
Idongesit James
This study examines the influence of tax policy reforms on corporate investment decisions in Nigeria, with particular attention to how changes in corporate income tax rates, tax incentives, and Value Added Tax (VAT) administration affect the investment behaviour of firms. The study was motivated by the persistent concerns among Nigerian businesses that the tax environment remains unpredictable, burdensome, and often inimical to long-term capital formation. Drawing on the frameworks of the Tax Neutrality Theory, the Modigliani-Miller Theorem, and the Tobin's Q Theory of Investment, the research adopts a descriptive survey design. A structured questionnaire was administered to a sample of 120 respondents drawn from corporate organisations in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, frequency tables, and the Chi-square test of hypothesis. The findings reveal that corporate income tax rate reductions have a statistically significant positive effect on capital investment expenditure among Nigerian firms. Tax incentives such as pioneer status, capital allowances, and investment tax credits were found to moderately encourage expansion into new sectors, although awareness gaps reduce their overall utilisation. VAT policy changes, particularly the 2020 increase from 5% to 7.5%, were found to have a significant negative effect on short-term working capital decisions and operational investment. The study concludes that well-designed and consistently implemented tax policy reforms can meaningfully stimulate corporate investment, but that frequent policy reversals, multiple taxation, and weak institutional enforcement undermine investor confidence. The study recommends that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the National Assembly should prioritise tax policy consistency, broaden awareness of existing incentives, and conduct regular impact assessments of tax legislation on the investment climate. Further research should explore sector-specific effects of tax reforms and the moderating influence of firm size on tax-investment relationships. Keywords: Tax Policy Reforms, Corporate Investment, Nigeria, Capital Expenditure, Tax Incentives, Corporate Income Tax, VAT.
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