1. ATTITUDE OF TERTIARY STUDENTS IN ABIA STATE TOWARDS INSTAGRAM SELFIES
Background Of The Study
Social media currently seem to take the centre stage in the field of information and communication technology(Nche, 2012). It has become an integral part of modern society. Consequently, social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter and In...
2. ASSESSMENT OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUTH VIOLENCE
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
With the advent of social media, it is rare for an event to happen without being unveiled or exposed through social networking sites. The EndSARS movement began in 2017, as Nigerian youth shared experiences of police brutality via social media and demonstrated in...
3. ENDSARS PROTEST: A CALL FOR THE ERADICATION OF CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out on ENDSARS protest: a call for the eradication of corruption in Nigeria. To achieve this 3 research questions were formulated. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study....
4. ROLE OF TWITTER IN INFORMATION AND DISINFORMATION ON THE COVID-19 VACCINATION PROCESS
Background to the Study
The Covid-19 pandemic, which had a severe global impact, spurred the need for mitigation strategies to control the pandemic. The Corona virus illness (SARS-CoV-2) is caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2...
5. INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON VOTING BEHAVIOUR IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED VOTERS IN LAGOS STATE)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The introduction of the internet and technology has exposed the majority of the world population to many interactive platforms on which various types of information are exchanged, which may have a substantial impact on human behavior, decis...
6. ENDSARS PROTEST AND POLITICAL AWARENESS OF STUDENT (A CASE STUDY OF AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY, EKPOMA)
Background of the Study
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, often known as SARS, is a special police force that was founded in 1992 to combat the rising number of armed robberies and kidnappings for ransom committed by criminal groups operating throughout N...
7. ASSESSING THE POPULARITY OF TWITTER USAGE AFTER the BAN LIFTING IN NIGERIAN: A STUDY OF UNIBEN STUDENTS
Background Of The Study
People have long recognized social media as a means of human interaction in which they create, share, and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual groups and networks. Because of the increasing popularity of social med...
8. ASSESSMENT OF POLICE BRUTALITY IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF ENDSARS PROTEST)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Police brutality has occurred all across the globe and continues to be a serious worry for society and police agencies. This cruelty includes attacks, deaths resulting from the use of force, harassment, etc. According to Amnesty...
9. THE INFLUENCE OF ENDSARS PROTEST ON POLITICAL INTEREST OF NIGERIA YOUTH
Background of the Study
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, or SARS, is a special police team that was established in 1992 to counteract the escalating number of armed robberies and kidnappings for ransom carried out by criminal organizations operating acro...
10. A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF PROTEST IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF ENDBADGOVERNANCE PROTEST AND ENDSARS PROTEST IN NIGERIA)
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Protests have long been a critical mechanism for political expression in Nigeria, reflecting the population's response to various forms of injustice, governance failures, and socio-economic challenges. Among the most no...
11. 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
12. 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...
13. AN EXAMINATION OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE ENDBADGOVERNANCE PROTEST IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA
Background of the Study
The #EndBadGovernance protest is part of a larger wave of social activism in Nigeria, highlighting citizens' dissatisfaction with governance, corruption, and the failure of the government to deliver essential...
14. 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,...
15. Evaluating the Role of Social Media Trends in Shaping Event Promotion in Lafia Local Government Area, Nasarawa State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Social media has revolutionized event promotion, offering platforms for reaching broad and diverse audiences through targeted campaigns and real-time interactions. In Lafia LGA, Nasarawa State...
16. A Descriptive Study on the Effectiveness of Social Media in Promoting Events in Kaduna North Local Government Area, Kaduna State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Social media platforms have transformed the way events are promoted globally, serving as dynamic tools for communication, engagement, and audience participation. In Kaduna North Local Governme...
17. Assessing the Influence of Social Media Hashtags in Driving Event Attendance in Lafia Local Government Area, Nasarawa State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Social media has revolutionized event promotion, offering tools that enable organizers to reach wider audiences, engage participants, and foster real-time interaction. Among these tools, hashtags have emerged as a powerful...
18. Exploring the Role of Social Media in Reporting Gender-Based Violence in Giwa Local Government Area, Kaduna State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Social media has emerged as a transformative platform for reporting and addressing gender-based violence (GBV). Unlike tr...
19. An investigation of the impact of Twitter trends on public discourse in Ahoada East Local Government, Rivers State
Background of the Study
Twitter trends have emerged as influential markers in shaping public discourse, particularly in Ahoada East. By highlighting trending topics, hashtags, and viral discussions, Twitter serves as a barometer for public sentiment and o...
20. An appraisal of the influence of digital activism on community development in Warri South Local Government, Delta State
Background of the Study
Digital activism has increasingly emerged as a potent force for community development, leveraging social media and online tools to mobilize citizens and advocate for change. In Warri South, digital platforms are being used to address local issues,...
21. The impact of digital rhetoric on discourse evolution in Nigerian social media platforms
Background of the Study
Digital rhetoric, characterized by the strategic use of language and visual elements in online communication, has dramatically reshaped discourse on Nigerian social media platforms. With the proliferation of digital technologies, users now engage i...
22. The Impact of Social Media on Nigerian Syntax: A Comparative Study of Hashtag Structures in Facebook and Twitter
Background of the Study
Social media platforms have transformed the way language is used and perceived, notably influencing syntactic structures and communication norms. In Nigeria, platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have given rise to distinctive hashtag structures t...
23. A Study on the Effect of Social Media Trends on Nigerian Pragmatics: A Case Study of Twitter Hashtag Campaigns
Background of the Study
Social media trends significantly influence language use, and in Nigeria, Twitter hashtag campaigns have emerged as focal points for examining pragmatic adaptations. This study explores how trending hashtags on Twitter shape the pragmatic strategie...
24. An Examination of Morphological Adaptation in Nigerian Digital Communication: A Study of Hashtag Formation
Background of the Study
Hashtags have emerged as a powerful linguistic tool in digital communication, serving to categorize content and foster online communities. In Nigeria, the formation of hashtags represents a notable example of morphological adaptation, as users crea...
25. An Investigation of Semantic Shifts in Nigerian Social Media Hashtags: A Case Study of Instagram Trends
Background of the study
The rise of social media has transformed language usage, with hashtags serving as pivotal markers for trend formation and meaning-making. On platforms like Instagram, hashtags encapsulate social, cultural, and political sentiments, often undergoing rapid semantic...
26. The Impact of Social Media Trends on Nigerian Syntax: A Comparative Study of Hashtag and Emoji Usage
Background of the Study :
Digital communication has dramatically reshaped language use worldwide, and Nigerian social media users are at the forefront of these changes. Hashtags and emojis have emerged as integral elements in online discourse, influencing the syntactic str...
27. An Examination of Morphological Changes in Nigerian Social Media Discourse: A Case Study of Hashtag Neologisms
Background of the Study
The rapid growth of social media has transformed language use in Nigeria, with hashtag neologisms emerging as a prominent feature of online discourse. Hashtags serve not only as categorization tools but also as vehicles for creative expression and...
28. An Appraisal of Semantic Networks in Nigerian Social Media Campaigns: A Case Study of Hashtag Movements
Background of the Study
Social media campaigns in Nigeria increasingly leverage hashtags to create semantic networks that unite users around shared causes and cultural movements. These hashtag movements function as digital signifiers that encapsulate complex ideas, emotio...
29. A Comparative Analysis of Syntactic Simplification in Nigerian Digital Communication: A Focus on Tweet Structures
Background of the Study
Digital communication in Nigeria has led to the emergence of syntactic simplification, particularly on social media platforms like Twitter. Tweets, constrained by character limits, often feature abbreviated syntax, minimal punctuation, and simplifi...
30. A Study on the Effect of Social Media Narratives on Nigerian Morphology: A Case Study of Viral Hashtags
Background of the Study
Social media narratives have emerged as influential drivers of linguistic change, and viral hashtags are at the forefront of this transformation in Nigeria. Viral hashtags not only encapsulate complex socio-political messages in brief textual units...
31. A Study on the Effect of Social Media Engagement on Nigerian Semantic Trends: A Case Study of Twitter Hashtags
Background of the Study
Social media platforms, particularly Twitter, have become powerful arenas for semantic innovation in Nigeria. Hashtags on Twitter encapsulate complex ideas and serve as catalysts for linguistic change by promoting new semantic trends (Umeh, 2023)....
32. The Impact of Nigerian Pidgin on Social Media Communication: An Analysis of Twitter Trends in Abuja
Background of the study
Nigerian Pidgin has emerged as a dominant lingua franca in the informal digital sphere, particularly on social media platforms such as Twitter. This study examines the impact of Nigerian Pidgin on communication trends in Abuja, focusing on how its flexible struct...
33. The Impact of Yoruba Tonal Patterns on Nigerian Social Media Discourse: A Case Study of Instagram Trends
Background of the Study
The Yoruba language, characterized by its rich tonal patterns, has historically played a central role in communication and cultural expression in Nigeria. With the advent of social media, particularly Instagram, traditional linguistic features are...
34. A Study on the Effect of Social Media Trends on Nigerian Pragmatics: A Case Study of Twitter Hashtag Usage
Background of the Study
Social media has transformed language use in Nigeria, with Twitter emerging as a significant platform for public discourse. Hashtags, as a core feature of Twitter, serve not only as search tools but also as pragmatic devices that frame discussions...
35. An Examination of Morphological Adaptation in Nigerian Digital Communication: A Study of Hashtag Formation
Background of the Study
Hashtags have emerged as a vital linguistic tool in digital communication, particularly in Nigerian social media, where they facilitate categorization, expression, and community building. This study examines the morphological adaptation involved in...
36. An Appraisal of Pragmatic Strategies in Nigerian Online Advertising: A Case Study of Viral Marketing Campaigns
Background of the Study
Online advertising in Nigeria has witnessed rapid growth, particularly through viral marketing campaigns that leverage social media platforms to capture consumer attention. This study appraises the pragmatic strategies employed in Nigerian online a...
37. The Impact of Social Media Trends on Nigerian Syntax: A Comparative Study of Hashtag and Emoji Usage
Background of the Study
Social media trends are reshaping language use across the globe, and Nigeria is no exception. Platforms like Twitter and Instagram have popularized the use of hashtags and emojis, which serve as both paralinguistic cues and syntactic markers. In Ni...
38. The Impact of Twitter on Pragmatic Conventions in Nigerian Youth Slang: A Case Study of Viral Hashtags
Background of the study
Twitter has emerged as a powerful platform for shaping language trends, particularly among Nigerian youth. Viral hashtags and tweets contribute to the development of new pragmatic conventions within Nigerian youth slang. This study examines how Twitter influences...
39. An Investigation of Semantic Networks in Nigerian Digital Communication: A Study of Hashtag Semantics
Background of the study
Digital communication in Nigeria has witnessed an explosion of new linguistic phenomena, with hashtags emerging as key components of online discourse. Hashtags serve as semantic nodes that connect ideas, trends, and social movements across digital platforms. This...
40. The Impact of Social Media Hashtag Campaigns on Nigerian Pragmatic Conventions: A Comparative Analysis of Twitter Movements
Background of the Study
Social media platforms, particularly Twitter, have transformed the way language is used in public discourse, and hashtag campaigns are at the forefront of this evolution. In Nigeria, hashtag movements have emerged as powerful vehicles for social, p...
41. The Effect of Digital Media on Nigerian Semantic Trends: A Case Study of Hashtag Evolution on Twitter
Background of the Study
Digital media has dramatically reshaped linguistic practices worldwide, and in Nigeria, Twitter has emerged as a pivotal platform for semantic innovation. Hashtags, as succinct linguistic markers, encapsulate complex ideas, social movements, and cu...
42. An Investigation of Semantic Networks in Nigerian Youth Slang: A Case Study of Instagram Language
Background of the Study
Nigerian youth slang has emerged as a vibrant linguistic phenomenon, particularly on social media platforms like Instagram. Semantic networks within this slang involve interconnected meanings, where words acquire multiple, context-dependent connota...
43. A Study on the Effect of Social Media Communication on Nigerian Morphosyntax: A Case Study of Twitter Trends
Background of the Study
Social media platforms have become integral to everyday communication, influencing the structure and evolution of language. In Nigeria, Twitter serves as a dynamic arena where morphosyntactic features of language are rapidly evolving. This study ex...
44. A Study on the Effect of Social Media Trends on Nigerian Pragmatic Competence: A Case Study of Twitter Debates
Background of the Study
Social media platforms have become pivotal in shaping language use, and Twitter debates in Nigeria serve as dynamic forums for pragmatic interaction. Pragmatic competence—the ability to use language effectively in context—is increasingl...
45. An Investigation of Semantic Networks in Nigerian Urban Slang: A Comparative Analysis of Hashtag Usage
Background of the Study
Nigerian urban slang has evolved dramatically with the rise of social media, and hashtags now serve as powerful vehicles for meaning construction. This study investigates the semantic networks created by hashtag usage in urban slang, exploring how...
46. An Investigation of Semantic Networks in Nigerian Digital Marketing: A Case Study of Influencer Hashtags
Background of the Study
Digital marketing in Nigeria has rapidly evolved with the advent of social media influencers who use hashtags to craft and disseminate brand messages. Semantic networks—interconnected clusters of meanings—emerge as these influencers ble...
47. A Comparative Analysis of Pragmatic Devices in Nigerian Youth Communication: A Focus on Social Media Interactions
Background of the Study
Nigerian youth communication has been transformed by the advent of social media, where pragmatic devices such as emoticons, hashtags, and code-switching are employed to negotiate meaning and build identity. This study compares the use of pragmatic...
48. The Impact of Twitter Hashtags on Nigerian Phonological Patterns: A Case Study of Urban Slang
Background of the Study
The rapid proliferation of digital communication has redefined language practices, particularly in urban settings. In Nigeria, Twitter hashtags have emerged as catalysts for novel phonological patterns, especially within urban slang. Scholars have...
49. An Investigation of Hashtag Neologisms in Nigerian Digital Discourse: A Study of Facebook Hashtags
Background of the Study
Digital platforms are increasingly recognized as incubators for neologisms—new words and expressions that emerge from creative communication practices. In Nigeria, Facebook has become a prominent space where hashtag neologisms proliferate, re...
50. The Impact of Social Media on Nigerian Linguistic Variation: A Comparative Analysis of Twitter and Instagram
Background of the Study
Social media platforms have significantly reshaped linguistic practices worldwide, with Nigerian digital communities exhibiting marked linguistic variation. This study offers a comparative analysis of Twitter and Instagram, focusing on how each pla...
