This study investigates the profound effects of Boko Haram terrorism on government revenue generation in Nigeria's north-eastern region. The primary objective is to understand how terrorism influences tax collection systems and taxable sectors. Key research questions revolve around how terrorist activities have impeded the government's ability to garner revenue effectively in the region. Utilising a mixed-methods approach, the research integrates systems theory with qualitative and quantitative data to address the research objective. Primary data were drawn from 47 stakeholder interviews spanning government, civil society, academia, and the private sector, while secondary data were extracted from the Global Terrorism Index and various governmental and nongovernmental organization databases. in Findings from the interviewee’s response on the Likert scale reveal a lack of transparency in the tax collection system arising from inadequacies in taxing different income brackets and a declining tax contribution to overall government revenue. In addition, the taxable sectors face significant challenges with regular taxation, especially within the informal sectors. Regression analysis indicates a 10.8% decline in revenue mobilisation directly linked to Boko Haram's activities. The results emphasize the urgency for the Federal government to increase funding for terror-affected states in the nort-eastern region, revamp the tax system to support small-scale businesses, and ensure regular training for tax officials. This research lays a foundation for further inquiries into revenue challenges in terrorism-affected zones and the formulation of effective counterstrategies.
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