Nigeria's VAT System: Disparities and the Call for Reform

The article analyzes Nigeria's VAT system, emphasizing the disparity in VAT revenue distribution among states. Lagos State emerges as a major contributor, generating a substantial portion of the total VAT collected nationwide.

The piece underscores the necessity for VAT reform due to the current system favoring states with more formal economic activities like Lagos. It discusses the challenges faced by less economically active states, particularly in the North, and the need for a fairer distribution model to promote economic growth nationwide.

The article advocates for a reform that prioritizes capturing VAT from a broader range of economic activities to benefit all states equitably.