INCOME

This study examined the effect of corruption on revenue generation among civil servants in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The findings reveal that various forms of corruption—such as bribery, fund misappropriation, and kickbacks—significantly undermine the government’s revenue generation capacity in Edo State. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: to evaluate the impact of corruption perception on revenue generation among civil servants in Benin City; to investigate the effect of fund misappropriation on revenue generation; to determine the impact of bribery on revenue generation; and to analyze the influence of kickbacks on revenue generation among civil servants in the study area. Primary data were collected from respondents across various ministries, departments, and agencies in Benin City, the capital of Edo State. The study employed descriptive statistical tools, including frequencies, percentages, and mean values, alongside cross-sectional regression analysis. The results indicate that corruption perception has a statistically significant negative impact on revenue generation capacity in Benin City. Similarly, fund misappropriation was found to have a significant adverse effect on government revenue. The study also revealed that bribery significantly reduces revenue generation capacity, while kickbacks among civil servants further contribute to the decline in government revenue. Based on these findings, the study recommends that the government should implement regular public disclosure of revenue collection and expenditure reports to enhance transparency and build public trust. Strengthening accountability mechanisms—such as routine audits, proper documentation of financial processes, and transparent reporting systems—would help reduce opportunities for corrupt practices. Additionally, the state government should reinforce anti-corruption laws and ensure strict enforcement through clearly defined penalties for offenders.

The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of corruption on the income of bus drivers using Ring Road Benin city as case study. To achieve this primary data was used and it was analyzed using descriptive analysis, and chi square test. The data was derived from the responses of 50 respondents in the questionnaire distributed. The findings showed that corruption affect the income of bus driver, the quality of transportation service has been reduced by corruption and also, that the standard of living of bus drivers in Ring Road, Benin city has been affected by corruption. The study recommends that bus drivers should engage themselves in another job during their free hour, government should establish agencies who will help to monitor activities on Nigerian road to help reduce the level of corruption and government should also provide healthcare facilities, accommodation and school in other to fill the gap created and by corruption and reduce level of poverty caused by corruption