Abstract

The healthcare system in Nigeria faces numerous challenges, including limited infrastructure, a shortage of skilled 
professionals, and inefficient resource management. Despite these challenges, the increasing adoption of data 
analytics presents a transformative opportunity to enhance healthcare delivery. Data analytics, which involves the 
systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data, has the potential to improve patient care, optimize 
resource allocation, and predict health outcomes. However, the integration of data analytics into Nigeria's healthcare 
system remains in its early stages, hindered by inadequate infrastructure, fragmented data systems, and a lack of 
skilled professionals. This review explores the role of data analytics in addressing the inefficiencies within Nigeria's 
healthcare system. It examines the applications of data analytics in improving decision-making, operational 
efficiency, disease surveillance, and personalized healthcare. The study also identifies the challenges impeding the 
widespread adoption of data analytics, including infrastructure limitations, data privacy concerns, and the need for 
capacity-building in data analysis. Ultimately, the paper provides recommendations for overcoming these challenges 
to leverage data analytics for better healthcare delivery in Nigeria.