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Integration of Policies and Regulatory Frameworks for the Convergent ICT Industry in Nigeria

Integration of Policies and Regulatory Frameworks for the Convergent ICT Industry in Nigeria
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Author(s): Wole Michael Olatokun (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 19
Source title: Handbook of Research on Information Communication Technology Policy: Trends, Issues and Advancements
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Esharenana E. Adomi (Delta State University, Nigeria)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-847-0.ch026

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Abstract

This chapter commenced with a background to the concept of convergence particularly how it has brought about various opportunities in different aspects of life and led to the blurring of the boundaries between IT and telecommunications in the last two decades. It then discussed the various dimensions of convergence notably– technological, technical and content and later reviewed the digital revolution and the ICT environment in the context of Nigeria and considered the various contending interests and issues in broadcasting, telecommunications and other information industries in Nigeria in form of policies, ICT legislations and governmental organs. It made proposals towards the final emergence of one regulatory body to administer these convergent technologies. The chapter, as the way forward, canvassed for addressing convergence through appropriate ICT policy and regulatory mechanisms, unified licensing as parts of a broader strategy to promote growth and better position Nigeria within regional and global information environments.

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