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The prospects of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria

INTRODUCTION Information Communication Technology (ICT) encompasses a broad range of technologies that are used for managing and processing information, particularly in digital forms, and facilitating communication across various platforms. The integration of ICT into various sectors has revolutionized how individuals, organizations, and governments operate, leading to significant advancements in efficiency, connectivity, and accessibility. ICT covers a diverse set of tools and resources used to communicate, create, disseminate, store, and manage information (UNESCO, 2002). These tools include computers, the internet, broadcasting technologies (radio and television), and telephony. The development of ICT has led to the emergence of a global economy in which the efficient exchange of information is key to competitiveness (Castells, 2000). The rapid growth and adoption of ICT have transformed traditional industries, giving rise to the concept of a knowledge-based economy. This tran...

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

FUNCTIONS AND OBJECTIVES OF ORGANS OF UNITED NATION The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945 in the aftermath of World War II, with the primary aim of preventing future conflicts and fostering international cooperation. Established by the Charter of the United Nations, the UN emerged as a successor to the League of Nations, which had failed to prevent the outbreak of the Second World War. The creation of the UN was driven by the desire to establish a more robust system of collective security and to promote global peace, security, and cooperation among nations (Bourantonis, 2005). The UN’s founding members, including the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, China, and France, recognized the need for a new global institution to address international conflicts and challenges in a more effective manner. The UN's structure includes six main organs: the General Assembly, the Security Council, the International Court of Justice, the Secr...