INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The safety of students in tertiary institutions is a major concern, especially during emergency situations that require quick reporting and response. At the University of Benin, existing emergency reporting methods are largely manual and fragmented, often resulting in delayed responses and poor coordination among emergency units. This study focuses on the design and implementation of an Emergency Reporting and Response System for students of the University of Benin. The proposed system provides a centralized platform that allows students to report emergencies such as medical, security, fire, and accident-related incidents. Once a report is submitted, the system automatically notifies the appropriate emergency response units and enables responders to update the status of the incident. Students also receive feedback on the progress and resolution of reported emergencies. The system includes administrative features for user management and report generation to support monitoring and decision-making. The implementation of the system demonstrates improved communication, faster response coordination, and enhanced campus safety. This study contributes to the use of information technology in improving emergency management within university environments.

This study examined the impact of information technology (IT) on accounting systems in selected organizations in Edo State, Nigeria. Specifically, it assessed the effects of technological innovation, technological skills, technological drawbacks, and labour cost reduction on accounting system performance, including efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of financial reporting. The study adopted a quantitative research design, utilizing structured questionnaires administered to 384 accountants, auditors, and finance officers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that technological innovation and technological skills positively and significantly enhance the performance of accounting systems, while technological drawbacks, such as system failures and cyber threats, negatively influence system efficiency. Additionally, automation and IT integration were found to significantly reduce labour costs, thereby improving productivity and operational efficiency. The regression results indicated that approximately 65.9% of the variation in accounting system performance is explained by the combined effects of the IT-related factors studied. The study concludes that information technology plays a crucial role in modernizing accounting operations, improving data accuracy, and facilitating decision-making.