Rural telephony: challenges before the Nigerian Telecoms stakeholders and the citizenry

Anie, Sylvester Ozioma; Otolo, Patience Uzezi

doi:10.4314/ict.v4i2.31989

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“…In Similarly, the growth of industries and enhancement of social activities is dependent not only on adequate skilled labour but also effective implementation of ICT policies. The issue here is that earlier studies of Browery (1995), Williamson (1991) and Anie (2007) have shown that developing countries with Nigeria as a reference point is yet to embrace completely the application of ICT in its sociopolitical and economic life of its people. This is largely due to government"s inability to take investment driven steps in the field of information and communication technologies.…”

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Challenges and Prospects of Information Service Delivery to Rural People of Nigeria

Christopher Eje,

Sunday Ikhimeaku,

Luqman Ayanlola

2018

Res J Libr Inf Sci

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Nigeria federation has a population of over 150 million people out of which 80% are living in the rural areas. It has 36 states with 774 local government council areas spread across the country. The large rural population is a direct consequence of poor living standards, shelter, infrastructure and issues of physical and social environment. The wild spread of illiteracy, poverty, hunger, and disease, absence of basic infrastructure such as water, roads, schools, electricity and health services are by no means having negative impact on rural development. The characteristics of rural people are identified and the information needs, sources and types of information desired are highlighted. Also the challenges and benefits of information services delivery and the value of information and communication technologies (ICT) is mentioned.

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Section: Problems Confronting Information Service Delivery To Rural P...mentioning

confidence: 94%

Challenges and Prospects of Information Service Delivery to Rural People of Nigeria

Christopher Eje,

Sunday Ikhimeaku,

Luqman Ayanlola

2018

Res J Libr Inf Sci

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“…The ability of developing countries to thrive in global economy depends on the national priority and the weight attached to their ICT policy. However, previous studies have shown that most of the developing countries especially Nigeria are yet to fully embrace the application of ICT in socio-economic and political life of the people [14,15]. The major clog in the wheel of progress with regards to the adoption and implementation of ICT policy in Nigeria is the government's indifference towards adequate investment in Information and Communication Technologies.…”

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Prospects of Nigeria’s ICT Infrastructure for E-Commerce and Cashless Economy

Omotoso

Adelowo

2016

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The contribution of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to socio-economic growth and development is well-established. Global economies of the 21 st century have come to realise that no country can become competitive in terms of trade, industry, manufacturing and service without adopting, deploying, integrating and utilising ICT in various sectors. This paper assessed the level of preparedness of Nigeria for e-commerce using the level of ICT adoption, usage and infrastructure available in the country. Data was sourced from International Telecommunication Unit (ITU) database with a reference period of 13 years (2000 to 2012). The result showed that Nigeria's investment and business prospects in ICT sector have improved over the years and particularly since the deregulation of the sector. The Internet and mobile cellular subscriptions are on the increase and show a great expansion potentials, which the private sector can exploit for further investment and growth of the ICT sector. The paper concluded that ICT policy needs to be fully implemented and public-private sectors collaboration or partnership should be strengthened to facilitate the e-commerce and cashless policy. Also, the spate of cybercrime and internet fraud within the sector must be adequately addressed to encourage young entrepreneurs.

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Rural telephony: challenges before the Nigerian Telecoms stakeholders and the citizenry

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Challenges and Prospects of Information Service Delivery to Rural People of Nigeria

Challenges and Prospects of Information Service Delivery to Rural People of Nigeria

Prospects of Nigeria’s ICT Infrastructure for E-Commerce and Cashless Economy

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