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Running head: Nigeria into Info Age
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Bringing Nigeria into the Information AgeErik Owen Garrett Labor Webster UniversityITM 6000 CapstoneDr. DewisPelare
 
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Table of Contents
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Abstract ………………………………………………………………….. Page 3
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Introduction …………………………………………………………… Pages 4-7
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Problem Statement …………………………………………….. Pages 4-5
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Background ………………………………………………….… Pages 5-7
The Country …………………………………….………... Page 5
The Culture …………………………………………….… Page 5
The Infrastructure ……………………………………… Pages 5-6
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Motivation ……………………………………………………...… Page 7
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Research Question ……………………………………………………… Pages 7-8
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Literature Review ……………………………………………………… Pages 8-9
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Analysis ………………………………….……………………………. Pages 9-14
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The Needs, Benefits, and Costs ……………………………... Pages 10-14
Diplomatic …………………………………………… Pages 10-11
Informational ………………………………………… Pages 11-12
Military ………………………………………….…… Pages 12-13
Economic ……………………………………..……… Pages 13-14
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Proposed Solution …………………….……………………………... Pages 14-16
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Ink Spot Theory …………………………………………...… Pages 15-16
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Summary ………………………………………………….……..… Pages 16-17
 
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References …………………………………………………….….… Pages 18-20
Abstract
Despite the rapid technological changes of the 1990’s, Africa has remained in the “dark”technologically. The following descriptive research discusses the costs and benefits of ITdevelopment in the sub-Saharan African country of Nigeria. A brief background is provided where key aspects of the culture and country are discussed, including the agesof man, per Alvin and Heidi Toffler. The definitions of information technology (IT) andinformation and communication technology (ICT) are clarified immediately and previousresearch is examined that relates to connectivity in Nigeria. Foreseeable costs and benefits are analyzed using the DIME (diplomatic, information, military, and economic)critical infrastructure model. A proposed solution is presented in which the “ink spot”theory is introduced and recommended for the growth of technology in Nigeria. Someexamples of successes from IT implementation in other countries are used as examplesfor conclusions of risks and advantages.
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