BRIDGING EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND TAX AWARENESS IN THE DIGITAL AGE IN NIGERIA
Abstract
The rapid and advancement of digital technologies is transforming how education is delivered and how government mobilize revenue. This paper examines the intersection of education, technology and tax awareness as critical levers for promoting digital literacy and achieving sustainable economic development in the digital age. While education equips citizens with knowledge and skills and technology provides the platforms for access and efficiency, tax awareness remains under emphasized in school curricular despite its role in fiscal citizenship and national development. Drawing a literature from digital education e-government and financial literacy. This study argues that integrating tax education into technology enabled learning enrolments can foster a more informed responsible, and economically productive citizenry. This paper proposes conceptual framework where digital tools such as AI, mobile apps, e-learning platforms and gamification are used to teach tax concepts, e-filing processes and the link between taxation and public services. The implications highlight that bridging these three domains can enhance digital literacy, improve voluntary tax compliance, strengthen transparency and accountability and support the achievement of sustainable development. Goals 4 and 8 an quality education and economic growth. This paper concludes with recommendations for curriculum design, teacher capacity building public-private partnership and policy reforms to embed technology-driven tax awareness informal and formal education systems.
Keywords: Digital Education, Educational Technology, Tax Literacy, Financial Awareness, E-Government, Digital Literacy, Sustainable Economic Development
Chikwuo S. Udu, Emmanuel E. O. Mbogu and Ngozi G. Kelechi-Ejike
Department of Marketing Education, School of Business Education, Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze
uduchikwuo@gmail.com; emambogu@gmail.com
Department of Office Technology Management Education, School of Business Education, Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze