Journal of Cleaner Production 428 (2023) 139304 Available online 16 October 2023 0959-6526/© 2023 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Urban resilience in the digital age: The infuence of Information-Communication Technology for sustainability Oluwagbemiga Paul Agboola a, * , Mustafa Tunay b a Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Istanbul Gelisim University, Istanbul, 34310, Turkey b Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Istanbul Gelisim University, Istanbul, 34310, Turkey A R T I C L E INFO Handling Editor: Genovaite Liobikiene Keywords: Urban sustainability Information and communication technology Stakeholders involvement and participation Structural equation modeling Nigeria ABSTRACT In the pursuit of advancing urban sustainability within the unique backdrop of Nigeria’s built environment and its environmental challenges, this study presents the signifcance of information and communication technology (ICT). Undertaking this research holds immense importance in illuminating the possibilities inherent in leveraging ICT to foster urban sustainability. The study’s objectives encompass a comprehensive investigation into the multifaceted contributions of ICT to urban sustainability, while also delving into its impact on stake- holder engagement and participation in these sustainability endeavors. Addressing an identifed gap, the study sheds light on the critical nexus between stakeholders’ active involvement and the resulting impact on urban sustainability. This connection serves as a crucial yet under-explored avenue within the broader discourse on leveraging ICT for sustainable urban development. The study employs structural equation modeling (SEM) to evaluate a proposed model and analyze empirical data. The results of the study highlight the critical role of ICTs in urban sustainability (β = 0.614, R 2 = 0.85), demonstrating its capacity to enhance effciency; which promotes sustainability practices, and improves the quality of life for urban residents. The fndings of this study have signifcant implications, as they suggest the potential for optimizing the impact of ICT-based urban environments to meet the diverse needs and priorities of society as a whole. By leveraging ICT effectively, countries can create a robust smart environment that contributes to sustainable development and addresses environmental concerns. To leverage the benefts of ICT, however, appropriate attention should be committed to the execution of smart urban sustainability through stakeholder participation and involvement. The implication of the study enables the possibility to optimize the impact of an ICT-based urban environment, thereby creating sustainable and resilient communities that meet the needs and priorities of all members of society. 1. Introduction Researchers have characterized urbanization as the phenomenon of people moving from rural regions to urban hubs, a trend that continues to be a global occurrence in contemporary times (Ogwu, 2019; Singh et al., 2020; Siddik et al., 2022). The global urban population has wit- nessed a remarkable rise, surging from 13% in 1900 to 29% in 1950 and further to 49% in 2005 (United Nations, 2018). Projections indicate that by 2030, an estimated 60% of the world’s population will be residing in the cities. This trend mirrors the exponential growth in world urban population fgures, which escalated from 220 million in 1900 to a staggering 732 million in 1950. By the year 2030, and 2050 it is antic- ipated that there will be approximately 4.9 billion, and 7 billion urban residents respectively (United Nations, 2018). Among global regions, Asia and Africa are experiencing rapid urbanization, with projections suggesting they will become 56% and 64% urbanized respectively by the year 2050. Of notable signifcance, three nations such as Nigeria, India, and China are poised to contribute signifcantly, accounting for 37% of the projected growth in the world’s population between 2014 and 2050 (United Nations, 2018; Jedwab et al., 2017). Recent trends have led to a proliferation of studies on the challenges posed by urbanization; which require innovative approaches to ensure the sustainable growth and development of cities. As urbanization continues to shape the global landscape, the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a critical role in shaping urban development and adaptability. Existing research by Gouvea et al. (2017), recognizes the critical role played by ICT in any country’s eco- nomic growth and progress. In view of this, successful ICT * Corresponding author. E-mail addresses: opagboola@gelisim.edu.tr (O.P. Agboola), mtunay@gelisim.edu.tr (M. Tunay). Contents lists available at ScienceDirect Journal of Cleaner Production journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/jclepro https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139304 Received 14 July 2023; Received in revised form 5 October 2023; Accepted 13 October 2023