Evaluation of Cell Phone Business in Nigeria: A Paradox of Gains and Losses

Communication of information has been enhanced with the advent of Information and Communication Technology, mobile phone technology inclusive, which contribute to economic growth and development. This study assessed the profitability and hidden disincentives of cell phone business in Nigeria. 200 re...

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Published inCommunications of the IIMA Vol. 13; no. 3; p. 49
Main Authors Ndagi, I, Sanusi, R. A, Shittu, T. R
Format Journal Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published San Bernadino International Information Management Association 01.08.2013
Subjects
Analysis
Cellular telephones
Data analysis
Diplomatic & consular services
Economic development
Economic growth
Education
GDP
Gross Domestic Product
Information communication
Information technology
Mathematics
Profitability
Questionnaires
Sample variance
Sampling techniques
Sociodemographics
Studies
Wireless carriers
Nigeria
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Summary:Communication of information has been enhanced with the advent of Information and Communication Technology, mobile phone technology inclusive, which contribute to economic growth and development. This study assessed the profitability and hidden disincentives of cell phone business in Nigeria. 200 respondents were sampled in five randomly selected States. Data analysis included descriptive and gross margin techniques. In terms of gains, margin-cost ratio (MCR) of mobile phone business was 1.72 while in terms of losses, about 54% reduction in margin was experienced in using generator to provide power. It was suggested that improvement in public power supply must be relentlessly pursued. Keywords: Information, communication, cell phone, ICT, agriculture
ISSN:1543-5970
1941-6687