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Bridging the Digital Divide Using Cloud Computing: Strategies for Enhancing Digital Skills Development in Nigeria

This paper examines the potential of cloud computing as a strategic tool for bridging the multidimensional digital divide in Nigeria, which is characterized by significant gaps in access, skills, and trust. Despite the proliferation of digital technologies, pronounced disparities in ICT access and proficiency hinder inclusive socio-economic development and the adoption of essential public e-services. Cloud computing, with its scalable, on-demand service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), offers a transformative opportunity to democratize access to advanced computing resources and lower barriers to dig…