The Challenges of Information and Communication Technology (Ict) in Intelligence Management in Nigreia

Abstract

As Information and Communication Technology (ICT) became more closely associated with business successes, politics and national development over the years, it became a very attractive target for malicious attacks by hackers, not only from outside but from within in country. In addition, it also became a very effective tool that can be channeled to destroy critical business infrastructure and compromise national security. Intelligence management involves protecting a country and supporting her national security. Intelligence managers are involved in collecting information that reveals the intentions and capabilities of foreign bodies that are of strategic importance. Intelligence management processes aid decision making about priorities and tactical options. Inadequate communications and power infrastructure, Shortage of ICTs facilities and ICTs skills, Inadequate institutional arrangements, Limited financial resources, Inadequate public private partnership, Limited data management capacity, Inadequate horizontal and vertical communication, and Inadequate bandwidth nationally and on the Gateway) will help Nigeria to manage its intelligence like other advanced nations do.