This study examined the utilisation of digital literacy skills for electronic information search among undergraduate students in selected private universities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria. The study was guided by one research question and one null hypothesis. A quantitative research approach and cross-sectional survey design were adopted. The population comprised registered undergraduate students in three selected private universities: Baze University, Nile University of Nigeria, and Veritas University. A sample of 361 students was selected using proportionate stratified and simple random sampling procedures. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering basic digital literacy and electronic information-search competencies. Of the questionnaires administered, 350 were retrieved and found usable. Data were analysed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and one-way analysis of variance. The findings revealed that undergraduate students possessed and utilised digital literacy skills at a high level, particularly in using Internet search tools, search engines, electronic mail, and basic electronic information-management functions. The study further found no significant difference in the utilisation of digital literacy skills among students across the selected universities. The study concludes that undergraduate students possess foundational digital literacy competencies that support electronic information searching. It recommends strengthening practical digital and information-literacy programmes to advance students' competencies beyond basic operational skills towards more effective searching, evaluation, and ethical use of electronic information.
Keywords: Digital Literacy; Digital Skills; Electronic Information Search; Information Retrieval; Private Universities; Undergraduate Students