The purpose of this work was to do an evaluative study of the Freedom of Information Act and media practice in Nigeria. The survey research method was adopted. To this end, the researcher issued 220 copies of questionnaire to randomly selected journalists, broadcasters, advertisers, editors and lecturers in Port Harcourt metropolis. Interviews were also conducted to guide the study development. Simple percentage and tables were used for data analysis. While the study used the development media t... read more

This study was conducted to examine the effect of social media on students’ academic performance using Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State as a case study. In particular, the study identified a variety of social media platforms that have had negative effect on student academic achievement as well as their Grade Point Average (GPA).

The unfolding of the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated how the spread of misinformation, amplified on social media and other digital platforms, is proving to be as much a threat to global public health as the virus itself. Technology advancements and social media create opportunities to keep people safe, informed and connected. However, the same tools also enable and amplify the current pandemic that continues to undermine the global response and jeopardizes measures to control the pandemic. ... read more

There is an urgent need to monitor and mange information and data released on various social media platforms regarding the Covid-19 in order to ensure that people do not spread unrealistic assumptions and panic-prone information about the novel disease either by the government or private users.

There is an urgent need to monitor and mange information and data released on various social media platforms regarding the Covid-19 in order to ensure that people do not spread unrealistic assumptions and panic-prone information about the novel disease either by the government or private users.

This study is on the “Impact of Covid-19 on Telecommunication Industries in Nigeria .

The study will show the how media have covered the outbreak of the novel virus. The study exposes the rural people’s perception of the use of media as an institution concerned with people’s welfare and from there highlight the potency of the media as instrument of mass education and mobilization for public policy implication in the state.

The study is focused on examining the role of Twitter on Covid-19 Information dissemination to the Populace from Nigeria Perspective.

Noticeably, the effort of Nigerian government to curb the spread of coronavirus would not go far fetched without regular sensitization and awareness on radio and other media tools.

During the Covid-19 epidemic and its expansion to Nigeria, newspapers, like other news outlets, played an important role in disseminating knowledge about disease outbreaks, signs, modes of transmission, fatality rates, recovery centers, and preventive methods.

It is worthy to note that even while media carry out their responsibility they should share hope and not fear or over-exaggeration of the pandemic situation as this would have not just a physical impact on the listeners or viewers of such information but also their psychological health is affected.

The violent clashes between Fulani herdsmen and farmers have wreaked havoc on many Nigerian communities. Many people have died, many have been displaced, and the property has been lost, including crops, livestock, homes, cars, and so on.

According to the researchers, one of the ways the electronic media can do this is through a mix of knowledge and entertainment and sharing health-related content on electronic media platforms such as Radio and Television.

This study explained government and private-owned television stations on the need to facilitate regular awareness on covid-19 preventive measures.

This study is examined the role of social media in curbing the spread of Corona Virus.

The study will be of significant to the general public as it will serve as awareness on the usefulness of social media during turbulent times.

The findings of this study will help promote action towards climate change and how it would play a vital role in achieving goal thirteen of the SDG (Climate action).

This study will be significant as it will create awareness on the issue of gender inequality and the use of music videos to inculcate behavioural change towards gender inequality.

This study will be helpful to teenagers and their wards or parents in order for them to be careful in viewing such portrayals from the media.

This study will be an eye opener into the entertainment industry as to what is the current trend in most music videos and this will allow for the necessary bodies to take charge and do the needful.