Cloud computing for optimal ICT in Nigeria

Cloud computing is fast becoming the major focus of some businesses, telecommunication agencies and government agencies in Nigeria. This is mainly because cloud computing presents a solution to many challenges faced by ICT penetration in Nigeria such as erratic power supply, cost of ICT infrastructure, cost and expertise of personnel to manage ICT amongst many others. This paper reviews some of the challenges faced in Nigeria towards bridging the digital divide and making the impact and benefits of ICT available to all. The paper also presents the advantages cloud computing has to offer and the challenges Nigeria might have adopting it as a developing economy. The paper in conclusion proposes methods which might be adopted in Nigeria to maximize cloud computing potentials for optimal ICT provision while also bringing to a minimum the risk and challenges that comes along with it.