Benefits of Information Technology to the Development of Nigeria

Abstract

The sustainability and development of businesses and organization solely rely on the geometric progression of the impact of information technology (IT); aside the significant impact on individual lives, many organizations globally have experienced increase in productivity, reduce costs, improvement on the quality of goods and services, enhance communication systems and promote good transportation systems. Every sector has direct impact of the information technology, and the level of development currently is directly proportional to the degree of the impact. In today`s world information technology has become pivotal element in the economic growth; many solutions to everyday challenges could not have been possible without the impact of information technology. Medical and surgical processes of restoring good health to many patients today would not exist, the possibility of travelling globally without difficulties, enhancing communications that has no limitation by location, and many more that makes lives meaningful and dreams achievable are made possible by the influence of information technology. This article will describe the influence of Information Technology in enhancing the growth and development of Nigeria in relation to various sectors such as; education, health, manufacturing industries, real estate, energy, utilities, to mention a few, which will promote business and global image