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International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security (국제컴퓨터통신보호논문지학회)
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The Smart City: Trends and Evolution, Readiness and Adaptability in Africa

  • Bashir Aliyu Yauri (Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (PFUR) Department of Applied Informatics and Probability Theory, Faculty of Physical Mathematical and Natural Sciences) ;
  • Ekpobodo Raymond Ovwigho (Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (PFUR) Engineering Academy, Department of Engineering Business and Management/Space Technology)
  • Received : 2024.04.05
  • Published : 2024.04.30
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Abstract

This paper reviewed and provides clarifications as to the meaning and concept of Smart Cities with particular reference to the Smart City Components. The paper also discusses Internet of Things and the Big Data in relation to the role they played in the development and evolution of smart cities. The paper further provides discussions on the 5G Wireless Networks and Industry 4.0 buttressing their significance in the smart cities concept. The paper as the name implies; discusses on the readiness and adaptability of this trending concept 'Smart City' in the African global space.

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