• E-government And Internally Generated Revenues In Nigeria

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    • 1.3   Objectives of the Study:
      The main objective of this study is to examine the connection between e-government and internally generated revenues. Other specific aims are;
      i.To determine the link between the adoption of e-government and internally generated revenues for local governments in Lagos State.
      ii.To find out the effect of e-government and accountability in taxes and levies collection.
      iii.To explore the effect of ICT adoption on enhancing states’ internally generated revenues in Nigeria.
      iv.To investigate the nexus between e-government and corrupt practices in the Nigerian public sector.
      v.To find out if e-government can foster efficient service delivery in governance.
      1.4   Research Questions:
      To achieve the stated objective the study will be guided by the following research questions;
      1.Does e-government has any effect on internally generated revenues for local governments in Lagos State?
      2.Will the adoption of ICT promotes accountability in taxes and levies collection and administration?
      3.Can e-government reduce corrupt practices in the Nigerian public sector?
      1.5    Research Hypotheses:
      The under mentioned hypotheses will be subjected to statistical test in the course of the study;
      Hypothesis 1:
      Ho:    There is no significant relationship between e-government and internally generated revenues for local governments in Lagos State.
      Hi:     There is a significant relationship between e-government and internally generated revenues for local governments in Lagos State.
      Hypothesis 2:
      Ho:    ICT adoption has no significant effect on accountability in taxes and levies        collection.
      Hi:      ICT adoption has a significant effect on accountability in taxes and levies          collection.
      Hypothesis 3:
      Ho:    There is no significant relationship between e-government and corruption         in the Nigerian public sector.
      Hi:     There is a significant relationship between e-government and corruption in the Nigerian public sector.
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