Abstract

Recently, there has been increasing demand in the knowledge and application of quality software to improve the socio-economic growth in Nigeria. This becomes necessary in the face of unique position software products and processes helping to generate revenue in most advanced nations and some developing nations in the world. This paper surveys software development and its impact to both developed and developing nations with emphasis on the Nigerian economy. We outlined the range of considerations specific to software within Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) planning and discuss government role in accelerating and shaping that growth in support of social, culture and economic priorities. The problems faced by software growth in the industry are also addressed with a view to proffer solutions.

Keywords: ICT; IT; Software; Software development;Information; economic growth.