Enhancing ICT Culture in Nigeria for National Development – The Role of Smartphones

Abstract

This paper discusses how the information and communication technology culture in Nigeria could be enhanced through the use of smartphones. The concept of what smartphones represent in the context of this paper was specified. ICT culture as regards to its usage and adoption was considered with some focus on mobile communications. The propensity that smartphones have of transforming a nation economically and otherwise was examined under portability, convergence and versatility, and web access. Recommendations were then made towards harnessing smartphones for national development.

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n26p144