Information And Communications Technology (ict) In Northern Nigeria:

Abstract   The main constraints to the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in Northern Nigeria are identified, argued and related to the setting up of a common computerized system based on the National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) report which places mostly northern states at the bottom of the list with exception of Kogi. Examples of existing technologies are given to provide guidelines as to how technology can successfully be used in Northern Nigeria despite these constraints. It is concluded that staff training, international operation and socio-political attitudes ar…