1. AN EXAMINATION OF TWITTER BAN AND ITS IMPACT ON GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Background of the study
Transparency and accountability are essential for the effective operation of a contemporary democracy and the promotion of societal well-being. Many powers are allocated to governmental bodies in most countries. The delegators, t...
2. IMPACT OF TWITTER BAN ON GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN NIGERIA
Background of the study
Transparency and accountability are critical for the efficient functioning of a modern democracy and for fostering social well-being. In most societies, many powers are delegated to public authorities. Some assuran...
3. AN EXAMINATION OF FAKE NEWS AND MISINFORMATION DISSEMINATION’S EFFECTS IN NIGERIA
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Fake news is best defined as "misinformation" (the unintended sharing of inaccurate information) and "disinformation" (the purposeful manufacture and dissemination of false information) (Gelfert, 2018). Poor journalism, parody, provoc...
4. CAUSES AND EFFECT OF TWITTER BAN ON NIGERIA CITIZENS
ABSTRACT
The focus of this study is to identify the causes and effects of the Twitter ban on Nigeria's citizens using Asaba metropolis in Delta state as case study. The study Identified the major causes of the Twitter ban in Nigeria. The study adopt...
5. A STUDY OF FAKE NEWS IN SOCIAL MEDIA: DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AS AN INVESTIGATION
Background to the Study
The term "fake news" refers to "false information that has been purposefully spread by individuals who have minimal regard for the truth but intend to further certain (sometimes extremist political objectives and e...
6. EFFECT OF CITIZEN JOURNALISM ON NEWS OBJECTIVITY IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The mass media are seen as advances in science and technology in a culture, as well as catalysts for social and economic transformation in that society (Melkote, 1991). The mass media's actions are assumed to mobilize h...
7. INFLUENCE OF CITIZEN JOURNALISM ON FAKE NEWS IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
Technological advancement in contemporary society of the 21stcentury heralded the arrival of information and communication technologies (ICT) that has enhanced the existing communication process and the entire material in which individual i...
8. IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE FIGHT AGAINST MISINFORMATION ON CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the impact of social media in the fight against misinformation on coronavirus pandamic. The study was carried out in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. To achieve this 4 research questions were formulated. &...
9. REGULATING SOCIAL MEDIA AS A WAY OF CHECKING HATE SPEECH IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The emergence of globalization has made the world a global village as proposed by Marshall McLuhan. This therefore necessitated the creation of information communication technologies (ICT) to facilitate the globalization of the w...
10. NEW MEDIA ADVOCACY AND THE CHALLENGE OF AUTHENTICITY: A STUDY OF YOUTUBE
ABSTRACT
Disinformation, misinformation, and fake news have been and are becoming an increasing problem online. The authenticity of online information is being questioned and the need for validation of data is clear. To overcome this obstacle, where and how information spreads online is...
11. THE IMPACT OF FAKE NEWS ON THE SOCIETY
ABSTRACT
This research presents the results of the impact of fake news on Nigeria Society, a case study of Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos state. Data were gathered using a self -constructed questionnaire and the result gotten was analyzed using the simple perce...
12. CAUSES AND EFFECT OF TWITTER BAN ON NIGERIA CITIZENS
ABSTRACT
The focus of this study is to identify the causes and effects of the Twitter ban on Nigeria's citizens using Asaba metropolis in Delta state as case study. The study Identified the major causes of the Twitter ban in Nigeria. The study adopted a surv...
13. CYBERBULLYING DETECTION USING WEAKLY SUPERVISED AND FULLY SUPERVISED LEARNING
ABSTRACT
Machine learning is a very useful tool to solve issues in multiple domains such as sentiment analysis, fake news detection, facial recognition, and cyberbullying. In this work, we have leveraged its ability to understand the nuances of natural language to detect cyberbullying....
14. PUBLIC RELATIONS IN THE AGE OF SOCIAL MEDIA: A STUDY OF ELIZADE, BENSON IDAHOSA AND UNIVERSITY OF AFRICA
ABSTRACT
This study examined public relations in the age of social media: A study of Elizade, Benson Idahosa and University of Africa. To achieve the objectives of the study, survey and in-depth interview research designs were adopted while self-administered questionnaire and interview...
15. MAPPING FAKE NEWS AND HEALTH COMMUNICATION GAPS IN COVID-19 COMMUNICATIONS IN NIGERIA
Abstract
This study investigated the concept of fake news on social media and how it is being used as a tool in the understanding of COVID-19 disease in Nigeria. It investigated the evaluation of social media posts in the comprehension of covid19 in Nigeria. To achieve this, the study&r...
16. EXAMINING THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN FACILITATING THE SPREAD OF FAKE NEWS AND EXPLORING POTENTIAL STRATEGY TO COMBAT MISINFORMATION (A STUDY OF SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS USERS IN ABAKALIKI)
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
The rapid proliferation of social media platforms over the past decade has fun...
17. THE RISE OF CITIZEN JOURNALISM AND IT'S IMPACT ON NEWS REPORTAGE: A SURVEY OF JOURNALISTS IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
Background of the Study
The rapid advancement of digital technology and the widespread accessibility of the internet have brought about significant changes in the way news is produced, distributed, and consumed. One of the most profound developments in...
18. THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN MOBILIZING PROTESTS AGAINST BAD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF ENDBADGOVERNANCE PROTEST IN NIGERIA)
THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN MOBILIZING PROTESTS AGAINST BAD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF ENDBADGOVERNANCE PROTEST IN NIGERIA)
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
19. THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN MOBILIZING PROTESTS IN THE CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY (A CASE STUDY OF ENDBADGOVERNANCE PROTEST)
THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN MOBILIZING PROTESTS IN THE CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY (A CASE STUDY OF ENDBADGOVERNANCE PROTEST)
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Social media has dramatically reshaped the landscape of political activism and public mobiliza...
20. THE ROLE OF MEDIA IN NATIONAL CRISIS (A CASE STUDY OF ENDBADGOVERNMENT PROTEST)
Background of the Study
The role of media in shaping public discourse, especially during national crises, cannot be understated. Media, encompassing traditional outlets like television, radio, and newspapers, as well as digital platforms like social med...
21. USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SHAPING PUBLIC OPINION DURING THE END BAD GOVERNANCE PROTEST IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF YOUTHS IN RAYFIELD, JOS, PLATEAU)
Background of the Study
The role of social media in shaping public opinion has increasingly gained recognition across the globe, particularly in the context of socio-political movements. Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook,...
