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The Impact Of Information And Communication Technology On The Economic Growth In Nigeria
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1.3 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1. What are the determinants of economic growth and development?
2. What is the effect of Information and Communication Technology on Economic Growth in Nigeria?
1.4 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The general objective of this study is to ascertain the impact of ICT on Nigeria economic growth and development. The specific objectives are:
1. To examine the impact of Information and Communication Technology on theeconomic growth of Nigeria.
2. To identify the determinants of economic growth and Development.
1.5 RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS
Ho: Information and Communication Technology does not have significant effect on economic growth in Nigeria
Hi : Information and Communication Technology has significant effect on economic growth in Nigeria
1.6 JUSTIFICATION TO THE STUDY
The significance of the study is primarily to contribute to the existing knowledge in the area of information communication technology and economic growth of a country. It will also be a reference point for further or future study on topical relevance. The study will offer new strategies on ways that the Nigerian government and policy makers can tap on the potentials in information and communication technology. It will reveal the investment opportunities in ICT and can be adopted by relevant governmental and non governmental agencies in designing entrepreneurship and empowerment programmes for the vast majority thereby reducing the level of unemployment in the country. The finding of the study will be useful to all relevant agencies of government saddle with the overseeing of the telecommunication sector. Scholars, students, Economists, Tax, Financial and Development Consultants, Central Bank of Nigeria, Ministry of Finance and National Budget, Communication, Information as well as Trade and Investments amongst others are potential beneficiary of the findings of this study.
1.7 OUTLINE OF THE STUDY
The research comprises of five chapters. Chapter one covers the introduction. Chapter two focuses the review of relevant literature. Chapter three has the research methodology. Chapter four covers data presentation and result analysis and chapter five contains summary, conclusion and recommendations.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]AbstractIn recent years, progress in information and communication technology (ICT) has caused many structural changes such as reorganizing of economics, globalization, and trade extension, which leads to capital flows and enhancing information availability. Moreover, ICT plays a significant role in development of each economic sector, especially during liberalization process. Growth economists predict that economic growth is driven by investments in ICT. This paper examines the impact of Inform ... Continue reading---
