Challenges and Prospects of Internet Connectivity in Developing Universities in Nigeria. A Case Study of Fountain University, Osogbo.
The Internet is a network of networks, which serves as a tool that provides the fastest and latest information on what goes on around the world. In Nigeria, a large number of Institutions are still lagging behind in the area of Internet provision and connectivity. This work focuses on the challenge...
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Fountain University Osogbo
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| author | A. O. Akinlolu R. A. Azeez S. A. Ayo |
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The Internet is a network of networks, which serves as a tool that provides the fastest and latest information on what goes on around the world. In Nigeria, a large number of Institutions are still lagging behind in the area of Internet provision and connectivity. This work focuses on the challenges and prospects of Internet connectivity in developing universities in Nigeria, taking Fountain University, Osogbo as a case study. Data were gathered from records and documents reviewed from the ICT Unit of the university. Assessment through logs, diaries and documentations with Internet network survey was carried out all over the campus. Technical and administrative challenges were found and some prospects were recommended.
Keywords: Internet Challenges, Prospects, Nigerian Universities, Network Connectivity
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| spelling | doaj.art-dec4319ca46742ea873152a4b452e6242023-10-05T16:55:03ZengFountain University OsogboFountain Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences (FUJNAS)2350-18632354-337X2018-12-0172Challenges and Prospects of Internet Connectivity in Developing Universities in Nigeria. A Case Study of Fountain University, Osogbo.A. O. Akinlolu0R. A. Azeez1S. A. Ayo2ICT Unit, Fountain University Osogbo, Osogbo, Osun, NigeriaFountain University Osogbo, NigeriaSummit University Offa, Offa, Kwara, Nigeria The Internet is a network of networks, which serves as a tool that provides the fastest and latest information on what goes on around the world. In Nigeria, a large number of Institutions are still lagging behind in the area of Internet provision and connectivity. This work focuses on the challenges and prospects of Internet connectivity in developing universities in Nigeria, taking Fountain University, Osogbo as a case study. Data were gathered from records and documents reviewed from the ICT Unit of the university. Assessment through logs, diaries and documentations with Internet network survey was carried out all over the campus. Technical and administrative challenges were found and some prospects were recommended. Keywords: Internet Challenges, Prospects, Nigerian Universities, Network Connectivity https://fountainjournals.com/index.php/FUJNAS/article/view/192 |
| spellingShingle | A. O. Akinlolu R. A. Azeez S. A. Ayo Challenges and Prospects of Internet Connectivity in Developing Universities in Nigeria. A Case Study of Fountain University, Osogbo. Fountain Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences (FUJNAS) |
| title | Challenges and Prospects of Internet Connectivity in Developing Universities in Nigeria. A Case Study of Fountain University, Osogbo. |
| title_full | Challenges and Prospects of Internet Connectivity in Developing Universities in Nigeria. A Case Study of Fountain University, Osogbo. |
| title_fullStr | Challenges and Prospects of Internet Connectivity in Developing Universities in Nigeria. A Case Study of Fountain University, Osogbo. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Challenges and Prospects of Internet Connectivity in Developing Universities in Nigeria. A Case Study of Fountain University, Osogbo. |
| title_short | Challenges and Prospects of Internet Connectivity in Developing Universities in Nigeria. A Case Study of Fountain University, Osogbo. |
| title_sort | challenges and prospects of internet connectivity in developing universities in nigeria a case study of fountain university osogbo |
| url | https://fountainjournals.com/index.php/FUJNAS/article/view/192 |
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