IJALIS

ISSN: 2360-7858

 International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science
 

Vol. 8(4), pp. 178–183, June, 2020. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

DOI: 10.14662/IJALIS2020.185

Research

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) provides developing countries with a unique opportunity to compete in a global economy that is hitherto beyond their reach. ICT has the potential to reduce physical obstacles, increase market access and trade efficiency, as well as provide a competitive stimulus among these countries in a global information society. Digital divide can be described as the information technology gap between developing and developed countries. This paper outlines the challenges, opportunities and potentials in the use of ICT for education, research and development in Nigeria. It presents several initiatives that have been made by the Nigerian Government and other agencies to bridge the digital divide between Nigeria and the developed world. Challenges facing the development of ICT in the country are identified, and solution strategies to harness the full potential of ICT as an indispensable vehicle for socio-economic development in Nigeria are discussed.

 Keywords: Digital, divide, information, communication, technology, Nigeria

Cite This Article As: Nwokedi,  V.C (2020).  Bridging the Digital Divide in Information Technologies: Nigeria Experience.  Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 8(5): 178-183