Information and Communication Technology ICT

2009

15th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary Conference, Chrisland University Abeokuta, 2019

This paper explains the concept of Information and communication Technology (ICT), and its impacts in the Nigerian economy; with highlights on the merits of ICT in economic advancement as well as recommendations geared towards harnessing ICT for the overall development of the socioeconomic and political status of Nigeria. It is now widely accepted that Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have an important role in national development, much of this state is due to lack of clarity on how ICT is conceptualized in this context. ICT is fast becoming the largest distribution platform for providing public and private facilities and services to millions of people .The value of information and accumulated knowledge within the country is therefore a strong point for national economic growth. In this paper, we attempt to further clarify how ICT is conceptualized in development and its impact on the economy of the nation.

Information and Communication technology play a central role in the economic, social and political life of every nation, thus, this study examined the role of information technology on economic growth in Nigeria. This was done using ordinary least square estimation technique. The study found that investment in the telecommunication sector and improved level of communication and information technology significantly influence economic growth in Nigeria. Adequacy of information technology infrastructures such as computer and internet devices as well as high level of internet usage will achieve rapid economic growth and development if the resources are channeled efficiently. Therefore, this study suggests an improvement in the supply of information and communication infrastructures.

Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements, 2019

The ICTs revolution has caused profound upheavals in various aspects around the world including Africa. Whatever form they take, ICT-induced changes may have significant implications not only in the sector itself but also in all development sectors. The changes in the ICT sector in Africa are part of an international dynamic resulting from the combination of liberalization policies, incredible technological advances and strong consumer demand. This chapter presents the levels, trends and perspectives of Information and Communication Technologies in the African region. This chapter proceeds first with a literature review on regulatory policies in order to understand their ripple effects. After presenting a general history of ICTs, it analyses the evolving factors of internet connection in Sub-Saharan Africa. It also presents the internet perspectives and regulation in Africa including technologies trends as well as key technologies. It also assesses and proposes types of technologies...

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2007

Continental Journal of …, 2007

2009

As universal service in terms of ICTs provision cannot be achieved in the times agreed for several international bilateral and multilateral aid organizations. It is important to create mechanisms to reduce the lack of use of ICTs in sub-Saharan African countries. This paper specifically analyses the different ICT underdeveloped areas in the sub-Saharan African countries and the factors explain such status. At the same time, the paper proposes a set of policy guidelines that might help improving the current situation in several areas such as investment, employment, infrastructure and technology in order that some countries may overcome unfavourable ICT development. The main research question is: is there any chance that sub-Saharan African countries can overcome the critical situation in which they currently are? And if so, what are the key components and processes to develop and to do changes. In this way, a proposed framework is provided for the examination of policy makers, investors, and other stakeholders in the ICT field in these countries. and Management of Technology and MA in Financial Systems. Dr Avila has more than 13 years of experience in the ICT sector demonstrated by several government jobs at senior and middle management levels, including in the UK, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Spain, employment with various private firms, including British Telecom, Lloyds Bank, Hewlett Packard, McKinsey and other consultancies. He has also been a tutor and researcher at Diplo Foundation (based in Switzerland), which is a non-government organisation dedicated to create capacity building for developing countries in the field of Internet technologies.

Journal of Social Sciences, 2005

This paper presents an historical development of telecommunications starting from Lanlate I Satellite Earth Station which was Nigeria's first international satellite telecommunications gateway to the outside world. An overview of the general level of development of information technology in Nigeria is also highlighted and it also examines the extent to which it is being used in support of information delivery and communication in science and technology. The importance of information technology devices to the general development of national economy and educational advancement is also discussed. The paper emphasizes that for the survival and relevance of higher education institutions in Nigeria, ICT should be declared an institutional priority with adequate funding and support. It is finally concluded that the tremendous advancement in computer technology, software engineering and telecommunications as well as the resultant radical changes and advances in the techniques of data and information processing, storage, retrieval and dissemination in Nigeria within a decade is, no doubt, a revolution.

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition, 2009

Information literacy policy is not the same as information technology. Information and communication technology skills tend to concentrate on using hardware and software effectively to process and communicate information. Information literacy policy, on the other hand, is concerned with recognizing when information is needed, and locating, critically evaluating, using and presenting the information to suit a specific purpose. The paper concluded that the mere establishment of written national ICT policy, however, has value in itself. At a minimum, it conveys the message that the government is forward looking and intends to pursue the utilization of ICT in the society. Government should aspire, of course, to do more by putting the policy content into actual practice and becoming a role model in applying ICT in their administration and services.

A paper presented at the African Knowledge Networks …, 2000

The United Nations University, INTECH, …, 2000

This paper reflects the opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of the institutions represented. A revised version of this paper was presented at the Africa Development Forum (ADF'99) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1999. the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for their financial support during the 1998 calendar year, during which a number of the ideas contained in this paper were generated.