Internet of things prospect in Nigeria: Challenges and solutions

This research analyzed key issues and challenges militating against IoT readiness of Nigeria and acceptance. Key issues considered include: Quality of Service, Quality of Experience, government will and policies, infrastructure deficits security issues, privacy etc. The solutions to the challenges were also clearly expatiated to include but not limited to good government policies, national orientation and creation of awareness, encouragement of development of infrastructure, collaborative regulation, enactment of IoT Framework, Nigerian active participation in international Telecommunications Union-T Study Group 20 on Internet of Things Smart Cities and communities and Study Group 13 based on Future Networks like 5G technology, development of relevant human capital and excellent skill sets. The work also dealt with the probable applications of IoT such as health applications, vehicular traffic management, remote monitoring, connected cars etc. The following areas are also identified as the gains of IoT deployment in Nigeria.