Communication Tools and Challenges of Global Modernity: Focus on E-Governance in Nigeria
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2015-07
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Nigeria Journal of Management Sciences (NJMS)
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This study was conducted to determine the extent to which e-governance has fared in Nigeria. Primary data was obtained through questionnaire and interview from a sample of Sciences (SPSS) tool. The results show that 61.3% contest the belief that e-governance leads to transparency, accountability and reduction in corruption. Also,54% show that insufficient internet infrastructure and illiteracy conspire to thwart the effectiveness of e-governance in Nigeria. The study concludes that people lack confidence in the initiative. The study recommends among other things, prioritization of human capacity development. Also, internet services should be made easily affordable to every Nigerian by reducing the internet cost to be more accessible by citizens so as to enhance their interaction 483 and 25 respondents respectively. Descriptive analysis was done, using Statistical Package for Social with government.
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Communication, tools,, Information and communication technologies,, Governance,, e-governance,, Modernity