1. MISREPRESENTATION OF AFRICA IN BROADCASTING MEDIA
Communication has been an effective tool of conveying knowledge throughout history. In reality, communication has evolved into an infrastructure for information flow across all industries. Fabian is a character in the film Fabian (2013). Radio broadcasting, in particular, has made significant con...
2. 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...
3. IMPACT OF OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE ON THE OBJECTIVITY OF PRIVATE BROADCASTING STATIONS IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study
Media as a watchdog and the mirror of the nation perform crucial roles in the society and as well it is influence in its editorial policy. Lazar field and Kendal (2002,p.32), insist that mass is truly applicable to the medium of...
4. MISREPRESENTATION OF AFRICA IN BROADCASTING MEDIA
Background of the study
Communication has been an effective tool of conveying knowledge throughout history. In reality, communication has evolved into an infrastructure for information flow across all industries. Fabian is a character in the film Fabian...
5. THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE IN TARABA STATE NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
In the last few years, the social media phenomenon has become increasingly entertaining across the world. According to Bazley, (2016), social media is a type of online media that expedites conversation as opposed to traditional m...
6. MISREPRESENTATION OF AFRICA IN BROADCASTING MEDIA
Background of the study
Communication has been an effective tool of conveying knowledge throughout history. In reality, communication has evolved into an infrastructure for information flow across all industries. Fabian is a character in the film Fabian...
7. 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...
8. ASSESSING MEDIA OBJECTIVITY AND ITS ROLE IN THE COVERAGE OF THE ENDSARS PROTEST
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Objectivity is undeniably one of journalism's most important characteristics. Individual journalists, however, find it difficult to accept journalism's values owing to the many issues they experience in their career due to the nature of the business ( Gold...
9. HE USE OF RADIO TO PERSUADE AUDIENCE TO TAKE COVID 19 VACCINE
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
As part of its efforts to combat misinformation and to encourage the masses to take the covid-19 vaccine, the NCDC periodically hosts daily press briefings to keep the press and the public up to date with its activities. These briefings are o...
10. EFFECT OF TWITTER BAN ON MOBILE DATA USAGE
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the effect of twitter ban on mobile data usage in Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State. Specifically, the study examined what was responsible for twitter ban in Nigeria, the ef...
11. EFFECT OF MISREPRESENTATION OF INFORMATION-IN-A-FINANCIAL-STATEMENT
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the effect of misrepresentation of information-in-a-financial-statement using Access Bank Lagos state as case study. Specifically, the study examined the means through which the financial stateme...
12. 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...
13. 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...
14. ADHERENCE TO ETHICAL ADVERTISING BY TRADO-MEDICINE COMPANIES IN EBONYI STATE
Background of the Study
Sub-Saharan Africa has a long tradition of traditional medicine advertising. In the past, advertising was normally done orally, that is, by word of mouth. This was done by the practitioners themselves and or by clients and...
15. 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...
16. AN INVESTIGATION INTO PERCEPTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF CAESAREAN SECTION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
In the majority of underdeveloped nations, including Nigeria, maternal mortality is the main cause of death among pregnant women (Mekonnen and Mekonnen, 2022; WHO, 2017). In addition, India and Nigeria are thought to account for one-thi...
17. PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TOWARDS SEX EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The importance of sexuality education in schools has grown in today's modern culture. While many societies and cultures around the world have yet to agree to the introduction of sex education in schools, belief systems, poli...
18. BIOLOGY TEACHERS' PERCEPTION ON THE TEACHING OF SEX EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OBIO-AKPOR L.G.A
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Biology is the branch of science that studies a wide range of living organisms (plants and animals), including humans. Medical discoveries have highlighted the practical applicability of biological knowledge in our daily l...
19. COVID-19 VACCINE ACCEPTANCE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG MADONNA UNIVERSITY NURSING STUDENTS, ELELE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
More than a year after the announcement of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as a pandemic on 11 March 2020, the disease continues to cause a global public health catastrophe with continued infections, death, and severe econo...
20. NEW MEDIA AND CYBERBULLYING AMONG NIGERIAN YOUTHS (A STUDY OF AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS)
Background of the Study
Cyberbullying is defined as intentional and repetitive harm caused by the use of computers, mobile phones, and other electronic devices (Hinduja and Patchin, 2010). It's a never-ending cycle of purposely harming people using...
21. THE INFLUENCE OF EDITORIAL CARTOONS ON THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, USING 2015 AS A STUDY
Background of the study
Media is undeniably a powerful and quick mode of communication. It has a tremendous impact on education, politics, culture, and social cohesion, in addition to appealing to a huge audience. The media serves as active watchdogs, p...
22. KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND ACCEPTANCE OF COVID-19 VACCINE IN IJAURO YINU WARD, ARDO-KOLA LOCAL GOVERNMENT
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
The Covid-19 pandemic, which had a catastrophic effect on a worldwide scale, prompted the necessity for pandemic control techniques that included mitigation strategies. The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-C...
23. PRINT MEDIA AS ELECTIONEERING TOOL IN NIGERIA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION
Background of the study
Unquestionably, media is a potent and swift mode of communication. It has a significant effect on education, politics, culture, and social cohesion, as well as a large audience. The media function as vigilant watchdogs, highlight...
24. THE ROLE OF TELEVISION MEDIA ON DISSEMINATING COVID-19 VACCINATION INFORMATION IN NIGERIA
Background Of The Study
The putative "coronavirus" is thought to be a zoonotic virus that causes acute respiratory tract infections and deadly pneumonia in humans (Probasco, 2020). It was originally found in December 2019 in Wuhan, China's...
25. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE BROADCAST MEDIA IN THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST MALARIA IN RURAL COMMUNITY
ABSTRACT
The primary objective of this study is to assess the broadcast media in the campaign against malaria in rural community. The study further discussed the extent at which malaria affect the people in Ethiope-East L.G.A, the ex...
26. 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. &...
27. 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...
28. PERCEPTION AND CARE OF THE AGED AMONG THE ADOLESCENTS IN EBONYI STATE: A STUDY OF IKWO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA.
Background to the Study
Aging is both a ‘natural’ and ‘universal’ process; but growing old can be as peaceful as it can be traumatic, especially in a transitional society. The perception of the younger generation towards the aged is a glob...
29. Holmes: An Open-source Image Forensics Toolkit
ABSTRACT
Digital images continue to be ever-present in our daily lives as means of conveying information. With the availability of image editing software, now more than ever our ability to trust the images we see have been brought into question; the field of digital ima...
30. INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES PROVISION FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN NORTHERN STATES OF NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study investigated the Information Sources and Services Provision for Conflict Resolution in Northern States of Nigeria. A survey method was used in undertaking the study. The study formulated a statement of the problem and used five research questions: What type of confli...
31. EXPOSURE TO INTERNET WELLNESS INFORMATION ON INSTANT NOODLES CONSUMPTION AND DIETARY CHANGE AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA
Background of the Study
The advent of the internet has brought about a change in the way tasks are carried out and how information about different subjects are obtained. In Nigeria, there has been a 3 steady increase in the number of people that have access to the Internet. Statistics f...
32. AN ASSESSMENT OF NEWSPAPERS IN REPORTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN IMO STATE
Background of the study
Domestic and sexual violence are shown in the media in such a way that the public understands the concerns and relevant authorities design methods to advocate for victims (Creswell 2012). According to research, the media tends to...
33. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE HATE SPEECH BILL AND THE FIGHT AGAINST MISINFORMATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Man has naturally expressed a desire to express himself in things concerning his general well-being and the development of the community in which he finds himself from the beginning of time. Although, as societies evolve, this innermost yearning...
34. AN ASSESSMENT OF X.com (TWITTER ) BAN ON NIGERIA’S IMAGE IN THE INTERNATIONL COMMUNITY
Background of the study
The term "social media" is frequently used to describe new kinds of media that allow for interactive involvement. The evolution of media is often split into two epochs: the broadcast epoch and the interactive epoch. During the broadcast...
35. EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY OF NEW VACCINES IN TAFAWA BALEWA LGA AREA OF BAUCHI STATE
Background of the study
Vaccination stands as one of the most significant advancements in modern medicine, playing a pivotal role in preventing infectious diseases and safeguarding public health. However, the effectiveness and safety of vaccines can var...
36. EVALUATION OF A BROADCAST MEDIA AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR ELECTIONEERING CAMPAIGN, A STUDY OF RADIO NIGERIA
Background of the study
The role of broadcast media in shaping political discourse and influencing voter behavior is significant worldwide. In Nigeria, a country with a complex political landscape and diverse population, the impact of broadcast m...
37. EXPLORING THE USES OF SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS AS SUPPLEMENTARY TOOLS FOR PEER SUPPORT AND CONNECTION AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA IN PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION
Background of the study
In recent years, the landscape of mental health support has undergone a profound transformation, catalyzed by the advent of social media platforms. Among various populations grappling with mental health challenges, individuals wi...
38. PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF RELIGIOUS TROLLING ON STUDENTS' WELL-BEING ON SOCIAL MEDIA: A CASE STUDY OF NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
In this day and age, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagr...
39. 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...
40. ROLE OF NEW INCENTIVE PROGRAM BRIDGING THE GAP OF DROPOUT AMONG UNDER FIVE CHILDREN DURING ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION. A CASE STUDY OF NINGI LGA OF BAUCH STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
Immunization programs stand as cornerstone initiatives in glo...
41. PERCEPTION OF SEXUAL ACTIVITIES DURING PREGNANCY AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
Sexual activity during pregnancy remains a topic of significa...
42. 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...
43. MASS MEDIA AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS CONSCIOUSNESS AMONG THE YOUTHS IN ABAKALIKI EBONYI STATE
Background of the Study
The role of mass media in fostering environmental awareness and consciousness among the youth in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, is critical in the context of growing environmental challenges. Mass media, through its wide reach and influence, has the po...
44. INVESTIGATING THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN ACCESSING THE E- RESOURCES AMONG UNDERGRADUATES (A CASE STUDY OF FACULTY OF ARTS UNDERGRADUATES OF SA'ADU ZUNGUR UNIVERSITY GADAU)
Background of the Study
The increasing integration of social media into various facets of life, particularly in education, has revolutionized how students access information and resources. The influence of social media in higher education is profound, with platforms like Facebook, Twitt...
45. A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE ENDBADGOVERNANCE PROTEST IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Protests have long been a critical avenue for citizens to express grievances, challenge governance failures, and demand accountability from their leaders. In Nigeria, the Endbadgovernance protest, which erupted in July 2024...
46. 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
47. 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...
48. THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION TOOLS BY YOUTHS IN ORGANIZING PROTESTS (A CASE STUDY OF ENDBADGOVERNANCE PROTEST IN NIGERIA)
THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION TOOLS BY YOUTHS IN ORGANIZING PROTESTS (A CASE STUDY OF ENDBADGOVERNANCE PROTEST IN NIGERIA)
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
In contemporary protest movements, technology and communication tools have becom...
49. AN ASSESSMENT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENTS AND THE END BAD GOVERNANCE PROTEST IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study
The rapid evolution of digital technology, particularly the rise of social media platforms, has significantly transformed the landscape of political activism and social movements worldwide. In Nigeria, the use of...
50. THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL PLATFORMS IN END BAD GOVERNANCE PROTEST. A STUDY OF KANO STATE NIGERIA
Background of the Study
The increasing role of digital platforms in political protests and governance issues has become a significant area of focus, especially in developing countries like Nigeria. Over the past decade, social media pla...
