Digitalization and Youth Unemployment in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State
| dc.contributor.author | Tuibat Onono ISMAIL | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-10-07T09:27:36Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-10-07T09:27:36Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-12 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Nigeria Continues to struggle with high rate of youth unemployment despite rapid global digital advancement and the rapid growth of digital economy. The inability of many young people to access digital tools, affordable internet and relevant digital skills has widened the unemployment gap, leaving a large portion of youth unemployed. This study examined the relationship between digitalization and youth unemployment in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Nigeria. The study filled an empirical gap by providing localized evidence on the relationship between digitalization and youth employability anchored on human capital theory, technological determinism and dual Economy theory. The study adopted descriptive survey design, targeting youths between the age of 18 and 35 years. Stratified random sampling was used to select 300 respondents and data were collected using structured questionnaire of which 210 valid response was analyzed using descriptive statistics through SPSS. The Findings revealed that while most respondents possess basic digital literacy, advanced digital competence significantly enhance employability and access to high level digital jobs in Ibadan North Local government. Digital entrepreneurship also proved to be a strong driver of innovation and self reliance among youths. The study concludes that digitalization, when strategically harnessed, has transformative potential to reduce youth unemployment and drive inclusive economic growth. The study recommends increased investment in digital infrastructure, policy reforms and youth centered digital training initiatives Keywords: Digitalization, Youth Unemployment, Digital Literacy, Digital skills, Digital Entrepreneurship, Human Capital Theory, Technological Determinism, Dual Economy Theory Ibadan North Word Count: 221 | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Kate Turabian | |
| dc.identifier.other | M.Sc | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.lcu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1567 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Lead City University Ibadan | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | M.Sc | |
| dc.subject | Digitalization | |
| dc.subject | Youth Unemployment | |
| dc.subject | Digital Literacy | |
| dc.subject | Digital skills | |
| dc.subject | Digital Entrepreneurship | |
| dc.subject | Human Capital Theory | |
| dc.subject | Technological Determinism | |
| dc.subject | Dual Economy Theory Ibadan North | |
| dc.title | Digitalization and Youth Unemployment in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State | |
| dc.type | Thesis |