Abstract
This study examined the application of e-learning in Business Education programme in universities in South-South, Nigeria. It was guided by three research objective. The study adopted the descriptive survey design for its investigation. The population of the study comprised 138 respondents (lecturers) from state owned universities in South-South States. The instrument for data collection was the checklist and questionnaire. Data generated were analyzed using the mean and standard deviation and t-test statistics. Findings revealed that there exists no noteworthy disparity between the mean ratings of male and female respondents on the extent of availability of e-learning facilities in business education programme in universities in South-South, States. The study concluded that e-learning facilities are available and are being utilized in tertiary institutions in the South-South States. The study recommended amongst others that government should furnish institutions with modern e-learning facilities with a view to making the teaching learning process seamless.
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