The application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has revitalized the
educational sector and various other sectors of the economy in Nigeria. The advance
technological tools used in the dissemination, storage and management of Information and
communication has only been possible through the use of ICT. In the Educational sector,
ICT can assist staff and students to enhance the quality of learning and teaching as well in
tertiary institutions. This paper reports the investigation carried out to ascertain the available
ICT facilities and usage in three institutions in Nigeria and the implementation of these
facilities. A total of 300 respondent were drawn from University of Benin (UNIBEN), Ambrose
Alli University (AAU) and Benson Idahosa University (BIU). Questionnaire instrument was
developed and administered to Administrators, lecturers and students randomly in the
universities selected, the data gathered was subsequently analyzed using SPSS. The role of
ICT in tertiary institutions was discussed. Suggestions are made on the design and mode of
implementing ICT assisted learning in tertiary institution. The study revealed the benefits and
challenges of implementing ICT assisted learning
The application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has revitalized the
educational sector and various other sectors of the economy in Nigeria. The advance
technological tools used in the dissemination, storage and management of Information and
communication has only been possible through the use of ICT. In the Educational sector,
ICT can assist staff and students to enhance the quality of learning and teaching as well in
tertiary institutions. This paper reports the investigation carried out to ascertain the available
ICT facilities and usage in three institutions in Nigeria and the implementation of these
facilities. A total of 300 respondent were drawn from University of Benin (UNIBEN), Ambrose
Alli University (AAU) and Benson Idahosa University (BIU). Questionnaire instrument was
developed and administered to Administrators, lecturers and students randomly in the
universities selected, the data gathered was subsequently analyzed using SPSS. The role of
ICT in tertiary institutions was discussed. Suggestions are made on the design and mode of
implementing ICT assisted learning in tertiary institution. The study revealed the benefits and
challenges of implementing ICT assisted learning.