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Digital divide in Nigeria: The role of regional differentials

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  • Richard Adeleke

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This study empirically analyzed the spatial distribution of Internet usage in Nigeria and identified its key determinants using data on the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory from 2016 to 2018. In contrast to previous studies, the approach is disaggregated and spatial to better reflect state level disparities in Internet usage and its associated determinants. The data were obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics, United Nations Development Programme Report and other official sources, and were analyzed using stepwise linear regression and Global Moran’s I. The study showed evidence of disparities in Internet usage among the various regions in Nigeria, with noticeable clusters of high values for Internet usage in Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Kaduna, Kano and Abuja. In contrast, Ekiti, Ebonyi and Bayelsa states had low concentrations of Internet users. Across the nation, between the north and south and its urban and rural areas, Internet usage followed various clear economic and social contours. Market size, employment, income, access to electricity, urbanization, gender (female), age (60 years and above) and telephone density were significant factors in Internet usage. The results of this study can provide basis for regional specific policies in order to increase Internet penetration in disadvantaged locations.

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  • Richard Adeleke, 2021. "Digital divide in Nigeria: The role of regional differentials," African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 13(3), pages 333-346, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rajsxx:v:13:y:2021:i:3:p:333-346
    DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2020.1748335
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    1. Damien Girollet, 2024. "Digital divides among microenterprises: Evidence from sub‐Saharan Africa," Journal of International Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 36(2), pages 1350-1380, March.
    2. Adeleke, Richard & Iyanda, Ayodeji Emmanuel & Chris-Emenyonu, Chinonso, 2024. "Analyzing the relationship between the experience of intimate partner violence and female internet use in Nigeria," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 48(4).
    3. Damien Girollet, 2023. "Digital divides among microenterprises: Evidence from sub‐Saharan Africa," Post-Print hal-04395947, HAL.
    4. Barra, Cristian & Grimaldi, Mara & Muazzam, Amina & Troisi, Orlando & Visvizi, Anna, 2024. "Digital divide, gender gap, and entrepreneurial orientation: How to foster technology adoption among Pakistani higher education students?," Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, Elsevier, vol. 93(C).

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