Vol. 13(3), pp. 87 --90 April, 2025. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijalis2025200

 

Full Length Research

 

Abstract

The integration of Big Data and Knowledge Management (KM) presents significant transformative potential for organisations and institutions worldwide. In the context of Nigeria, a developing economy with increasing digital penetration and data generation, the intersection of big data and knowledge management (KM) offers a unique landscape of opportunities and challenges. This study investigates intersection of big data and knowledge management: opportunities and challenges particularly in the Nigerian context, where infrastructural, organisational, and policy related issues play critical roles. The research explores current state of big data and knowledge management, opportunities of leveraging big data and knowledge management, challenges of leveraging big data and knowledge management, impact of big data and knowledge management on economic growth, innovation and national competitive, cultural and organisational barriers to big-data and knowledge management. Using a systematic review approach that combines literature review, expert interviews, and case studies across sectors such as finance, healthcare, and education, the study identifies key enablers and barriers to the adoption of big data driven knowledge management (KM) systems. Findings reveal that while Nigerian organisations increasingly recognise the value of data-driven knowledge processes, they face barriers such as absence of a knowledge sharing culture, reluctance to share knowledge, weak integration of knowledge management, limited technical infrastructure, inadequate data governance frameworks, and concerns around data privacy and security. Despite these obstacles, the study highlights considerable opportunities: improved policy-making, enhanced customer insights, more efficient resource management, and the potential for predictive analytics to drive proactive strategies. The research concludes by proposing a framework for implementing Big Data-enabled KM in Nigeria, emphasising the need for strategic investment, cross-sector collaboration, capacity building, and supportive regulatory policies.

 

Keywords: Big Data, Knowledge Management, Opportunities, Challenges, Nigeria.

 

	Cite This Article As: OLATOYE, A.A., BOLOGUN, O.O (2025). Investigating the intersection of big data and knowledge management: opportunities and challenges in Nigeria. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 13(3): 91-101