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    Balancing Innovation With Cybersecurity: Exploring the RoleofEmergingTechnologiesinDigitalTransformationfor Socioeconomic Development in Nigeria
    (Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies, 2025) Osimen, Goddy Uwa; Wonosikou, MohadapwaHunnoungu; Fulani, OluwakemiM.; Adedeji, BethelOluwatosin; Alawode, Olufemi Peter
    Rapid digital adoption in Nigeria has been accompanied by rising cybercrime; a 2021 Sophos survey found 71% of Nigerian organizations experienced cyberattacks, 44% of which paid ransoms averaging USD 3.43 million. The integration of emerging technologies (artifcial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things, and 5G) ofers transformative opportunities for the digital economy but introduces salient cybersecurity risks. Despite Nigeria’s growing adoption of digital tools, limited research sys tematically examines how emerging technologies can drive socioeconomic development while addressing cybersecurity risks. Framed by Technological Determinism, this study examines how Nigeria can harness these technologies for sustainable so cioeconomic development while mitigating cyber threats. Using an exploratory design, it conducts a systematic thematic review of secondary literature, policy documents, and technical reports; data were analyzed thematically. The fndings indicate that, when efectively deployed and governed, emerging technologies can enhance industrial efciency, expand fnancial inclusion, strengthen governance, and support innovation-led economic diversifcation. Realizing these benefts require coherent regulatory frameworks, integrated cybersecurity measures, and targeted capacity-building. The paper concludes with policy recommen dations emphasizing regulatory harmonization, public-private collaboration, and investment in cyber resilience to balance in novation and security during Nigeria’s digital transformation.
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    Can adoption of digital technologies ease household burdens? New evidence from West Africa using a C-S ARDL approach
    (Heritage and Sustainable Development, 2025) Marcus, Samuel Nnamdi; Osimen, Goddy Uwa; Emmanuel, Uche; Nwobodo, Helen
    Technology adoption is essential for sustainable development, particularly in shaping a country’s growth. While many studies have explored technology use in sub-Saharan Africa, few have examined how it affects household burdens in West Africa. This study fills that gap by analyzing the impact of technology adoption on household burdens across 12 West African countries between 1996 and 2020. It focuses on four key technologies: mobile and cellular use, internet access, clean fuel and cooking technologies, and electricity access. Using a panel data analysis method (the pooled mean group estimator of the ARDL model), the study finds that, in the long run, increased internet use, clean fuels, and access to electricity significantly reduce household burdens. However, in the short term, the effects of clean fuels and electricity access are not statistically significant. Overall, the results show that technology adoption can reduce household burdens, but the extent of its impact varies by country, depending on how widely and effectively the technology is adopted. The study highlights the need for strong policies that promote infrastructure development, technology access, and user acceptance—especially for internet services, clean fuels, and modern cooking technologies—to improve household well-being in the region.