INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA ECONOMY

Abstract

This paper discusses the relevance and importance of information technology to the economy development of country with particular reference to Nigeria.  The paper observes that the availability and application of Information Technology has enabled both government, organizations and individuals to increase their level of productivity and by extension enhance the economic growth and wellbeing of the society at large. It however identified that lack of relevant infrastructure and enabling policy environment are major limitations to the growth of information technology in the country.

As a result of the immense benefits derivable from the use of IT, the paper suggests that adequate attention be provided in terms of provision of the enabling and stimulating environment for the development of information technology in the country.