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An assessment of the level of availability of technological capabilities in the Nigerian telecommunications industry

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  • Oyebisi, T.O.
  • Olamade, O.O.
  • Agboola, A.A.

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Today, telecommunications is not just a means for personal communication. It is now the number one vehicle for commerce, business, communication, governance, research, design, development, and education among others. It is in recognition of the all-important pervasive effects of telecommunications that this study examined the level of availability of technological capabilities in the telecommunication industry in Nigeria.

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  • Oyebisi, T.O. & Olamade, O.O. & Agboola, A.A., 2004. "An assessment of the level of availability of technological capabilities in the Nigerian telecommunications industry," International Journal of Information Management, Elsevier, vol. 24(5), pages 423-432.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ininma:v:24:y:2004:i:5:p:423-432
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2004.06.009
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