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Impact of Information and Communication Technology on E-Business of Small- and Medium-Scale Enterprises in Nigeria

Title
Impact of Information and Communication Technology on E-Business of Small- and Medium-Scale Enterprises in Nigeria
Creator
Olubiyi, Timilehin Olasoji; Longe, Olumide Babatope; Susela Devi, K. Suppiah; Sinha, Mudita; Agamalafiya, Mary; Inobemhe, Kelvin; Santas, Tsegyu
Description
The researchers examined the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) and e-business adoption on the performance and growth of small- and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. Using a survey research approach, the research integrates quantitative data from a survey of 30 SMEs across various sectors with the link of a well-structured questionnaire sent to a carefully determined sample of SMEs within Abuja and Lagos. The findings revealed that SMEs in Abuja and Lagos make use of ICTs for e-business, of which some of the tools are computers, internet, tablets, smartphones, videoconferencing, and more. Findings also showed that the adopted ICTs are effective in the conduct of the business activities of the SMEs. ICTs as utilised by the SMEs were found to be useful and therefore are suited for recommendations to other business people. The researchers conclude that ICTs are important in the business architecture of Nigeria and also recommend that strategic investments in ICT infrastructure, targeted training programmes, and supportive government policies are crucial for maximising the benefits of e-business for SMEs in Nigeria. These findings are of significance to business owners and the nation in general as they provide a comprehensive understanding of the critical role of ICT in the e-business architecture of Nigeria and how that can also contribute to the fostering of sustainable growth of gross domestic product (GDP). 2026 Mary Agamalafiya, Kelvin Inobemhe and Tsegyu Santas
Source
Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship Research;Volume;3;Issue;2;
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Subject
AI; Competition; E-business; enterprises; gross domestic product; ICT; L26; M54; medium; O33; Policy; Robots; SMEs; Start-ups
Coverage
Olubiyi T.O., West Midlands Open University, Nigeria; Longe O.B., West Midlands Open University, Nigeria; Susela Devi K.S., Sunway University, Malaysia; Sinha M., Christ University, India; Agamalafiya M., Bingham University, Nigeria; Inobemhe K., Department of Mass Communication, Glorious Vision University, Nigeria; Santas T., Department of Media Management, University of Religions and Denominations, Pardisan, Iran, Department of Journalism and Media Studies, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Nasarawa State University, Nigeria
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISSN: 20407246;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Article

Citation

Olubiyi, Timilehin Olasoji; Longe, Olumide Babatope; Susela Devi, K. Suppiah; Sinha, Mudita; Agamalafiya, Mary; Inobemhe, Kelvin; Santas, Tsegyu, “Impact of Information and Communication Technology on E-Business of Small- and Medium-Scale Enterprises in Nigeria,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/22931.

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