There is widespread research interest in information and communication technologies (ICTs).
According to Crede & Mansell (1998), ICTs are crucially important for sustainable development in
developing countries. Thioune (2003) notes that for the past two decades most developed countries have
witnessed significant changes that can be traced to ICTs. These multi-dimensional changes have been
observed in almost all aspects of life: economics, education, communication, and travel. In a technologydriven society, getting information quickly is important for both sender and receiver. ICTs have made it
possible to quickly find and distribute information. Thoiune (2003) indicates that many initiatives have
taken at the international level to support Africa's efforts to develop a communication infrastructure and.
These efforts are designed to enable African countries, including Nigeria, to find faster ways to achieve
durable and sustainable development.
Helmut (1998), cited by Akpore (1999), states that of the technological changes that have
influenced our lives in recent years, information technology (IT) has had the greatest impact. This will
continue at least until the end of the first half of the century, when other major technological
breakthroughs in the area of new materials, biotechnology, or energy, may provide entirely new ways of
living.
According to Crede & Mansell (1998), ICTs are crucially important for sustainable development in
developing countries. Thioune (2003) notes that for the past two decades most developed countries have
witnessed significant changes that can be traced to ICTs. These multi-dimensional changes have been
observed in almost all aspects of life: economics, education, communication, and travel. In a technologydriven society, getting information quickly is important for both sender and receiver. ICTs have made it
possible to quickly find and distribute information. Thoiune (2003) indicates that many initiatives have
taken at the international level to support Africa's efforts to develop a communication infrastructure and.
These efforts are designed to enable African countries, including Nigeria, to find faster ways to achieve
durable and sustainable development.
Helmut (1998), cited by Akpore (1999), states that of the technological changes that have
influenced our lives in recent years, information technology (IT) has had the greatest impact. This will
continue at least until the end of the first half of the century, when other major technological
breakthroughs in the area of new materials, biotechnology, or energy, may provide entirely new ways of
living.
