SOCIAL MEDIA AND SMART PHONE USAGE AMONG STUDENTS IN NIGERIA: THE IMPLICATIONS TO THEIR ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Authors

Chika Phoebe Madumere Dr. (Mrs), Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria, NsukkaFollow
Vincent O. Ekwelem Mr., Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria, NsukkaFollow
Chinenyenwa Joy Anike Mrs, Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria, NsukkaFollow

Date of this Version

Spring 3-27-2020

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Article

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