AN ANALYSIS OF THE CHALLENGES OF REGULATING LEGAL FRAMEWORKS FOR ICT CONVERGENCE IN Abstract NIGERIA
), Kehinde Oyedepo Oluwatosin(2), Mutiat Mobola Adio(3), Wilson Sapere(4),
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The rapid growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has transformed global industries by integrating telecommunication, broadcasting, and information services into a unified ecosystem, a phenomenon known as ICT convergence. This paper commenced with an introduction to ICT convergence, particularly how it has brought about various opportunities in different aspects of life and how it has enabled seamless interaction between diverse technologies, fostering innovation, economic growth, and improved service delivery. However, the integration of sectors in Nigeria has outpaced outdated legal frameworks, necessitating a comprehensive and adaptive regulatory approach to address the complex challenges of convergence effectively the benefits of regulating ICT convergence in Nigeria which is fraught with significant challenges like overlapping laws and jurisdictional conflicts among key regulatory agencies create inefficiencies and legal uncertainties. For instance, disputes over the regulation of digital platforms and emerging technologies like streaming
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ICT Convergence, Information Technology, Legal Frameworks, Regulation
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