Information Infrastructure in Nigeria: A Review

Abstract

The study examines information infrastructure in Nigeria. To do this, documentary research was applied. The concept of information infrastructure was looked at, infrastructure in Nigeria was examined, and types of information infrastructure like television, library, publishing industries, telephone, and the internet were discussed. Further, roles of libraries and librariansin the development of information infrastructure such as training for ICT, provision of services to the community, and provision of different database among others as well information infrastructure policy were identified. Weak policies, few ICT infrastructures, slow development of the library in Nigeria were identified as some challenges of information infrastructure development in Nigeria. The study recommended among others comprehensive information infrastructure polices, provision of broadband, increased financing of all types of libraries by the government and development of local content software and hardware.