Call for Papers Open
Gold Open Access (CC BY 4.0)
Inaugural Volume
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Maiden Edition
Department of Management Sciences, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria
Publication Notice & Current Status:
The African Journal of Finance, Taxation, and Fiscal Policy (AJFTFP) is currently in its Maiden Edition Call for Papers phase and is yet to publish articles. Scholarly manuscripts submitted between 1st September, 2026 and 30th October, 2026 are currently undergoing rigorous double-blind peer review. Accepted papers with official DOIs and downloadable PDF galleys will appear here immediately upon release of the inaugural issue.
Call Opens
1st Sept. 2026
Submission Deadline
30th Oct. 2026
Review Turnaround
1 – 4 Weeks
Publication Mode
Open Access
Coverage Areas
Themes Accepted for the Maiden Edition
Authors and researchers are invited to submit papers addressing critical theoretical, empirical, and policy questions in the following subject tracks:
Tax Policy & Administration
Direct and indirect taxes, e-taxation, tax compliance, taxpayer psychology, transfer pricing, and revenue mobilization in developing economies.
Fiscal Federalism & Public Debt
Intergovernmental fiscal relations, sub-national debt sustainability, revenue sharing formulas, public financial management, and budgeting reforms.
Corporate Finance & Governance
Capital structure, corporate financial reporting, earnings management, auditing quality, and financial sector stability in Africa.
Environmental & Digital Taxation
Carbon taxation, green fiscal incentives, artificial intelligence in tax auditing, and taxation of cross-border digital transactions.
Author Checklist
Submission Requirements
- Word Limit: 6,000 – 8,000 words
- Abstract: Max 250 words + 4–6 keywords
- Referencing Style: APA 7th Edition
- Plagiarism Limit: Turnitin < 15% similarity
- Review Process: Double-blind (1–4 weeks)
- Publication Fee: ₦40,000 upon acceptance