Though it has been rightly said that what is wrong with education cannot be fixed with technology; there is no doubt that modern life is dominated by technology. There is universal recognition of the need to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education as we enter the era of globalization where the free flow of information via satellite and the internet hold sway in global information dissemination of knowledge. Information and communication technology (ICT) is being increasingly utilized for the purpose of meeting challenges facing humanity. It is now recognized that ICT is a helpful instrument for facilitating teaching and learning at all levels. Yet the application of ICT to the field of education in third world countries is highly limited even at the tertiary level. In such nations, not only do teachers generally lack ICT skills, but there is scarcity of infrastructural resources to support teaching and learning activities. In modern society, Nigeria needs ICT to aid teaching and learning and educational management. This presentation examines the necessity for the acquisition and utilization of ICT skills by professional teachers and reports challenges faced in a third world country (Nigeria) as well as prospects of ICT to teaching and learning.