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EFFECTS OF INTERNET ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS’ STUDENTS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract
This research work investigates the effects of internet on the academic performance of students in tertiary institutions within Niger state, Nigeria. Five research questions were formulated to guide the study. The research design adopted was the survey method using questionnaires as the instrument of data collection. Three institutions were selected and sample of 300 students was randomly selected from these institutions. A questionnaire was distributed for data generation. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics. The finding reveals that internet is one of the beneficial tools in this era of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) used in academic exercise. The study also revealed some of the problems encountered in the usage of internet which include slow internet speed and lack of stable power supply. It was recommended among others that the school management should embark on awareness programmes that will sensitize the students to take the advantages derived from the use of the internet for academic purpose.
Keywords: Academic, Performance, Computer, Network, Internet, Institution