Impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on the Development of Nigeria: A Critical Overview

Abstract

Nigeria has been in search of adequate measures to improve on the effectiveness, performance and efficiency of the different sectors of her economy towards attaining national development. Accordingly, this paper explains the concept of ICT and its positive impact on politics, Administration, Education, Security, Business and employment in Nigeria. National Development is seen to be enhanced through ICT with recommendations that visible challenges be addressed. Social change theory was used as a scientific basis for this paper. Social change theory argues for a change and progress as no society is static. Technology is seen as one of the necessities of social change to produce latest forms of life where excellence is inevitable. The paper concludes that ICT is the only avenue of changing politics, Administration, Security, Businesses, education and employment in Nigeria from their non-performing state to a more performing stage towards overall development. It is recommended that there should be an institutional framework for ICT, reflecting in all sectors of the Nigerian economy.