Global Challenges to ICT Adoption in The Universities: The Nigeria Experience

Abstract

The catalyst for an effective quality university education delivery in the modern age of technological development and growth is the Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The full benefits of its introduction have not been realized since its inception in the 90’s. Despite the huge amount invested by the Nigerian Government and other donor agencies into the sector, the outcome has not been substantial. The authors examined some of the challenges to adopting ICT in the universities with particular reference to Nigeria. Recommendations were made on how to overcome the challenges which the National Universities Commission can explore and implement through seminars, conferences and workshops for the university staff.