Bridging the digital divide: a comparative study of digital literacy and access in rural communities in China and Nigeria

Deming Guo, Jude Nwakpoke Ogbodo · 2026 · Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Summary. Rural communities in China and Nigeria face significant digital divides shaped by infrastructure, policy, and socioeconomic factors. Nigeria experiences greater barriers to digital access and literacy than China, particularly among older populations. The study reveals that policy responses and living standards differ markedly between countries. Culturally and linguistically tailored digital literacy campaigns targeting older rural residents could improve digital inclusion and access.

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Guo, D., & Ogbodo, J. N.. (2026). Bridging the digital divide: a comparative study of digital literacy and access in rural communities in China and Nigeria. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-026-06553-0

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DOI: 10.1057/s41599-026-06553-0
Countries: China, Nigeria
Regions: Asia, Africa
Categories: broadband-and-digital, policy, rural-data-and-definitions
Added: 2026-04-28