This study investigated the factors influencing the adoption of Academic Information Systems (AIS) in higher education institutions in Nigeria using an enhanced Technology–Organization–Environment (TOE) framework. Eight predictors were examined, namely: system quality, compatibility, top management support, IT human resources, regulatory pressure, peer institutional influence, user training, and digital literacy. Data were collected from 151 respondents through a structured questionnaire administered via Google Forms, using a five-point Likert scale ranging from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree.” Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) in R was employed for data analysis. The results revealed that top management support (β = 0.314, p < 0.001), regulatory pressure (β = 0.465, p < 0.001), and digital literacy (β = 0.213, p = 0.003) were significant predictors of AIS adoption. Other factors, including system quality, compatibility, IT human resources, peer institutional influence, and user training, showed positive but statistically insignificant effects. The findings highlight that organizational support, regulatory requirements, and user capabilities are the primary drivers of AIS adoption, while technological factors showed limited influence. These results emphasize the importance of leadership engagement, compliance with external regulations, and enhancing users’ digital literacy to improve the successful adoption of AIS in higher education. This study extends prior TOE research by incorporating user-centric factors, addressing gaps in empirical studies on AIS adoption in Nigerian universities.
Madawaki et al. (Mon,) studied this question.