Abstract This study focuses on the influence of religious programmes on NTA Enugu in regulating the moral conducts of Nigeria student, a study of Caritas University students. This is an investigative study in which 280 questionnaires were distributed and 240 were returned. A survey research method was adopted to take care of the diverse nature […]
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INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF CARITAS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Abstract This study examined the influence of social networking on the academic performance of Caritas university student. A study of Caritas University students. Quantitative survey method was adopted for the study. The population consists of 200 undergraduate students. The study made use of Taro Yame’s formula to sample 133 students. Questionnaires were employed as the […]
INFLUENCE OF TELEVISION ADVERTISING ON CONSUMER BUYING HABITS OF GUINNESS STOUT IN IKEJA COMMUNITY OF LAGOS STATE
Abstract The study was on the Influence of Television on Consumer Buying Habits of Guinness Stout in Ikeja Community of Lagos State. It started with general introduction to the research, statement of the problem and purpose of the study. This was followed by comprehensive literature review of television advertising on consumer buying habits of Guinness Stout in […]
INFLUENCE OF VIOLENT FILMS ON ADOLESCENT SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR (A STUDY O OSISATECH BOYS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL AMORJI-NIKE ENUGU)
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Film is a story recorded as a set of moving pictures to be shown on the television or at the cinema. It is also a roll on shut of flexible plastic that is sensitive to light for the use of in photography. Film also known as movie […]
ROLE OF ENUGU STATE BROADCASTING SERVICE IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the Role of Enugu State Broadcasting Service in Conflict Resolution. (A study of Enugu North).To achieve this aim, the survey research method was used. Subjects were drawn from the audience of Enugu North, using simple random sampling technique and purposive sampling technique. Four research questions guided […]
INFLUENCE OF TELEVISION ADVERTISING ON CONSUMER BUYING HABITS OF GUINNESS STOUT.
Abstract The study was on the Influence of Television on Consumer Buying Habits of Guinness Stout in Ikeja Community of Lagos State. It started with general introduction to the research, statement of the problem and purpose of the study. This was followed by comprehensive literature review of television advertising on consumer buying habits of Guinness Stout in […]
ROLE OF FRCN IN PROPAGATING CULTURE IN NIGERIA
Abstract This research work focused on role of FRCN in propagating culture in Nigeria (A study of Abatete Idemili South L.G.A in Anambra State). It aims at finding out whether FRCN as a channel of mass media recognize it’s obligation to the society, especially in Abatete. survey method was adopted and the instrument used for […]
ROLE OF INDEPENDENT TELEVISION BENIN IN POLITICAL MOBILIZATION OF RURAL AREAS
Abstract This research work is geared towards finding out the Role of Independent Television in Political Mobilization of Rural Areas in Nigeria with special reference to Uziare Local government area. For this study, five rural towns in Uziare local government area were studied. The important of Television as the mobilization media, mass communication is universally […]
ROLE OF NIGERIAN TELEVISION AUTHORITY IN THE MOBILIZATION OF THE ELECTORATE FOR POLITICAL ELECTIONS
Abstract The aim of this study was to determine The role of Nigerian Television Authority in the mobilization of the electorates for political elections (A study of 2011 general elections in Makurdi Local Government Area). The study adopted the survey design using the questionnaire as the research instrument. The study addressed three research questions. The findings […]
THE IMPACTS OF BENUE THIS WEEK A RADIO BENUE PROGRAMME ON THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT.
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Rural development as a concept embraces a highly complex chain of process that involves both physical expansion and structural changes. As a concept rural development goes beyond the provision of portable water, electricity, healthcare centres, recreational activities etc. it goes higher to talk on the reorientation […]
ROLE OF VISION AFRICA RADIO UMUAHIA ON POLITICAL MOBILIZATION OF RURAL DWELLERS IN UMUAHIA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
Abstract The study is geared toward finding out the role of vision Africa radio umuahia on political mobilization of rural dweller in umuahia north local government area. For this study, five rural villages in umuahia north local government area were studied. The importance of radio as the most mobilization media was universally acknowledged. This research project used […]
ROLE OF NA SO I SEE AM PROGRAMME OF INTEGRATION OF THE YORUBA AND EGUN ETHIC GROUPS
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Communication and culture are intertwined. This lies in the fact that they are relevant to the proper functioning and relationships of the different groups within the society. In this sense, the various ethnic groups can be brought together in common understanding of their differences, uniqueness and similarities […]
THE IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL OF ANAMBRA BROADCASTING SERVICE (RADIO) ON MEDIA OBJECTIVITY
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Mass media are very important tools of communication, through which information is passed to even the farthest end of the society. They enable us to communicate with each other by helping us to overcome the barriers of time and space. They perform both primary and secondary functions […]
COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE PERFORMANCES OF GOVERNMENT OWNED AND PRIVATELY OWNED MEDIA ORGANIZATION
Abstract This project examines the comparative study of the performances of government owned and privately owned broadcasting media organization (A study of FRCN and Raypower Radio stations Enugu). To achieve this, the survey method was adopted as the research method while the instrument of data collection was the questionnaire. The sample size was drawn using the […]
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF VALUE FOR MONEY AUDIT-IN-PUBLIC-SECTOR
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Auditing has existed as long as man has been required to account for their transactions. A famous example is in St. Mathew’s Gospel (Chapter 25) when the rich man went on a journey and delivered his goods to a servant to look after them while he was […]
AUDIENCE PERCEPTION OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REMOVAL OF FUEL SUBSIDY
Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate Audience perception of federal government removal of fuel subsidy in Enugu metropolis. Three main research questions were formulated for the purpose of this study and other sub questions aimed at prying into audience perception, causes and effects of fuel subsidy removal in Nigeria. Survey research method […]
AUDIENCE PERCEPTION OF AFRICA INDEPENDENT TELEVISION COVERAGE OF POLITICAL NEWS PROGRAMMES
Abstract The aim of this study is to investigate Audience perception on coverage of political news programmes of Africa independent Television (AIT) in Enugu metropolis Enugu state. Three research questions guided the study. The data of this study were gathered through various Likert scale questionnaire. Statistical analyses of data collected were performed using, frequency distribution, […]
COMMUNICATION AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE.
Abstract The title of this project is communication as a tool for enhancing organizational performance. The aim of this study was to investigate the communication techniques used by the Nigerian Bottling Company and the effectiveness of such techniques. In carrying out this research, the primary and secondary data were used by the researcher. The survey method […]
AUDIENCE PERCEPTION OF FEMALE MODELS IN ADVERTISING MESSAGE.
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study For any organization, advertising is one of the most important marketing activities, in modern economics; advertising occupies an important market position. The industry (advertising) has grown to become an important economic entity supporting lives of millions of people in the world. Advertising is not only an economic […]
IMPACT OF ANAMBRA BROADCASTING SERVICE TELEVISION (ABS) BUSINESS LINK PROGRAMME ON THE COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES OF AWKA RESIDENTS
Abstract In the dawn of this millennium where communication technologies have taken new and intriguing dimensions, television programmes have taken communication even to a much fascinating plane. The television has made it possible to receive and send information to and from far flung places with the speed of lightening. This study which centres on the […]
IMPACT OF TELEVISION BROADCASTING ON ELECTIONEERING CAMPAIGNS
ABSTRACT Mass media plays a vital role in the development process of a country is not again saying. The mass media generally regarded as a channel of communication that are capable of reaching heterogeneous audience simultaneously with uniform message. They regularly cover all sorts of issues such as health, music, fine art, crime, sport, entertainment, […]
IMPACT OF CHANNEL O MUSICAL PROGRAMMES ON THE CULTURAL BEHAVIOR OF IDAH POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS
ABSTRACT This study probes the impact which TV has on the cultural behaviour of idah polytechnic students. It specifically tackles the impact of channel O musical TV programes on the cultural behavior of idah polytechnic students. The research posits that the current trends in cultural behaviour of youths in Nigeria as observed among idah polytechnic […]
IMPACT OF BILBOARD ADVERTISING ON PRODUCT PROMOTION
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Advertising is one of the tools used for persuasive communication to target audience. Advertising is the communication relayed from companies to persuade an audience to purchase their products. This communication is usually through various forms of paid media…. TV and radio commercials, print advertising, billboards and more. […]
IMPACTS OF BILBOARD ADVERTISING ON PRODUCT PROMOTION
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study: Advertising is one of the tools used for persuasive communication to target audience. Advertising is the communication relayed from companies to persuade an audience to purchase their products. This communication is usually through various forms of paid media…. TV and radio commercials, print advertising, billboards and more. Every […]
IMPACT OF NIGERIAN TELEVISION AUTHORITY (NTA) ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF ENUGU METROPOLIS
Abstract When the researcher chose the topic: Impact of Nigeria Television Authority on the Economic development of Enugu metropolis, she was inspired to find out the extent (NTA) Nigeria Television Authority has contributed on the economic development of Enugu metropolis. That the mass media plays a pivotal role in the development process of a country […]
IMPACT OF EKITI RADIO CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN IDO COMMUNITY OF IDO-OSI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the “Impact of Ekiti Radio campaign against human trafficking in Ido community of Ido-Osi Local government area. The study made use of survey research method. The study answered three research questions. From the research findings, it was observed that the programmes aired on Ekiti Radio helps […]
IMPACT OF URHOBO VOICE NEWSPAPER ON DEVELOPMENT
Abstract The title of this project is “Impact of Urhobo Voice Newspaper on Development of Ovwain Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State”. To achieve this objective, the study made use of the survey method which involved personal interview and administration of questionnaires on respondents in Ovwain Community and the aim of this […]
IMPACT OF INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION ON BRAND BUILDING
Abstract This study was informed by the necessity of research in the impact of integrated marketing communication on brand building. A study of the transition of Zain to Airtel. The theory that was used during this research is the learning theory which postulates that exposure of certain models or message to a particular audience which […]
IMPACT OF KA OHA MALU RADIO NIGERIA ENUGU PHONE IN PROGRAMME ON RESIDENTS OF ENUGU URBAN
Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of “ka oha malu” Radio Nigeria, Enugu phone in programme on residents of Enugu urban. To achieve this, survey research method was used. Subjects were drawn from Enugu urban, using simple random sampling and purposive sampling. Three research questions guided the study. Research findings […]
IMPACT OF NTA ENUGU ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMMES ON YOUTHS IN ENUGU METROPOLIS
ABSTRACT This research work was aimed at analyzing impact of NTA Enugu entertainment programmes on youths in Enugu metropolis. The research method used was the survey method and questionnaire was the instrument. The findings from the questionnaire showed that entertainment programmes have negative influences on youths. After the findings, the researcher recommended that research should […]
IMPACT OF PORNOGRAPHY FILMS ON NIGERIAN YOUTHS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKROUND OF THE STUDY This study “Impact of Pornographic Materials on Youths” aims at identifying the influence of pornographic materials on the youth, with particular emphasis on the youths in University of Nigeria Nsukka. The study will help to ascertain whether pornographic materials have adverse effect on the moral behaviour of […]
IMPACT OF RADIO NIGERIA AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ON GLOBAL WARMING
IMPACT OF RADIO NIGERIA AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ON GLOBAL WARMING Abstract The aim of embarking on this study was to provide a well detailed account on the Impact of Radio Nigeria Enugu‟s awareness campaign on global warming using Emene community as the study area. The researcher used survey research design in the collection of data because […]
IMPACT OF THE THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS (ACTION FILM) ON THE SOCIAL BEHAVIORAL PATTERN OF STUDENTS OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
Abstract The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of the „The Fast and the Furious‟ (action film) on the social behavioural pattern of students. To achieve this, the survey research design was used. Subjects were drawn from student‟s composition of five faculties in NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, using the simple random […]
IMPACT OF VILLAGE SQUARE MEETING ON AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Abstract This research work is aimed at analyzing the impact of village square meeting on agricultural development in Gakem, Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State. The research method used was survey, and questionnaire the instrument. The researcher adopted the systematic random sampling technique to select a sample size of 200 which was used […]
INFLUENCE OF NIGERIAN TELEVISION AUTHORITY (N.T.A.) ENUGU IN IMPROVING RURAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
ABSTRACT This study examines the influence of N.T.A Enugu in improving rural health care services in Ugwuaji community in carrying out this research both primary and secondary data were used and the researcher made use of sample size of 360 respondents across the local government area. Descriptive statistics were used and the findings showed that […]
INFLUENCE OF ADVERTISEMENT ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
Abstract The aim of embarking on this study was to provide a well detailed account on the Influence of Advertisement on Consumer Behavior using Isiama Afara Community as the case study. The Researcher used survey Research Design in the collection of the data. Because it is easier to sought peoples’ opinion using Questionnaire. Stratified Sampling […]
INFLUENCE OF HOME VIDEOS ON THE MORAL BEHAVIOR OF STUDENTS OF CARITAS UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of home video on the moral behavior of students of Caritas University Enugu. To achieve this, the survey research method was used. Subjects were drawn from the Caritas University, using the simple random sampling techniques and purposive sampling. Four research questions guided the study. […]
IMPLICATION OF NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMMISSION CODE ON BROADCAST MEDIA
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate the implication of National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) code on African Independent Television Lagos. Five research questions were formulated for the purpose of this study. Other questions 20 in number came as questionnaires to the staff of AIT Lagos to determine the implication of national broadcasting commission […]
INFLUENCE OF N.T.A ENUGU COMMERCIALS ON THE PRODUCT PROMOTION OF INDOMIE INSTANT NOODLES
Abstract Influence of commercial advertising on the productpromotion of indomie instant noodles. A study of the children of Emene community Enugu Focus on commercial advertising which is a potent way of attracting the minds of children towards products or services. This study is anchoreed on two theories which are the cognitive dissonance theory and diffusion […]
INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES(ICTS) ON NEWS GATHERING
Abstract This study “Influence of ICTs on news writing, a study of practicing journalists in Owerri municipal council” has positive impact on news writing and reporting because the advent of modern technology has really done great thing in our country. It is relevant to journalism practice because every technological breakthrough brings with its new audience, […]
THE EFFECT OF DRUG ABUSE AMONG NIGERIA UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATES
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY This research work is on the effects of Drug Abuse among University undergraduates in Nigeria. It appears that not only the use of drugs that create problems but rather their misuse. In other words the widespread use of drugs has not only turned our attention to the dynamics of […]
KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TOWARDS HOMOSEXUALITY
ABSTRACT With civilization and urbanization on the increase in Nigeria today and also freedom from parents enjoyed by youths and students in various institutions of higher learning in Nigeria, different kinds of sexual orientation has developed which homosexual is one of them. Homosexuality being the romantic or sexual intercourse or behaviour between members of the […]
CHILDLESSNESS AND SOCIO CULTURAL IMPACT ON MARRIED COUPLES
ABSTRACT Childlessness has major psychological and social implications for affected persons, especially in settings where fertility is highly valued. While a number of studies have documented how childlessness is perceived in these societies and the multitude of adverse consequences suffered by affected individuals, studies have not made a clear distinction between voluntary and involuntary childlessness […]
SOCIO ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL FACTORS MILITATING AGAINST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT Over the years, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo state has been experiencing a slow rate of development in the area. Based on this therefore, this work was designed toinvestigate the socio-economic and cultural factors militating against rural development in Ideato North Local Government Area. Two hundred respondents were randomly selected and used. […]
THE NATURE AND CONSEQUENCES OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Juvenile delinquency is seen as one of the menace that destroys life and property in our society today. Because of the nature of crime committed by juvenile parents, guidance, sponsors and well wishers are worried and disturbed about our future leaders. Crime associated with juvenile include: rape, stealing, kleptomanism, burglary, disobedience, homicide, truancy, vandalization […]
THE IMPACT OF NTA ENUGU IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF COAL CAMP COMMUNITY OF ENUGU SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU
Abstract This work is aimed at examining the roles of NTA in economic development. It also looked at some of the problems that confront the mass media in carrying out these tasks of Nigerian economic development. The researcher adopted survey method with questionnaire distributed to the respondents. A total of 180 respondents were collected, analyzed […]
INFLUENCE OF OPINION LEADERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT.
Chapter One Introduction 1.1 Background of the study In the post-second World War years, development co-operation was based on transfer of technologies to developing countries. According to the model of social labour division in western cultures, technical knowledge transferred by extension services and utilized by farms (Roth, 2001). The introduction of western technology to non-western […]
PUBLIC RELATIONS AS A TOOL OF INDUSTRIAL HARMONY
PUBLIC RELATIONS AS A TOOL OF INDUSTRIAL HARMONY Abstract The objective of this study on “Public Relations: As A tool of Industrial Harmony. A study of Nigeria Police Headquarters Enugu” look into the internal and external problems of Nigeria police and how the police relations officer has succeeded or failed in resolving problems. Problems such […]
ROLE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS IN CRISIS MANAGEMENT A STUDY OF UNION BANK PLC.
Abstract This Project examines Role of public relations in crisis management, a study of Union Bank Plc. Garden Avenue Enugu. To achieve this, the survey research method was adopted. The researcher uses the number of the population as the sample size; this is because the population is already small to reduce as we know that […]
ROLE OF RADIO NIGERIA ENUGU IN COMBATING DRUG ABUSE AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Abstract The researcher in this work focused on the roles of Radio Nigeria, Enugu in combating drug abuse among University Students. To achieve this aim, research objectives were constructed to guide the researcher in her study. Survey research method was used for the study. The population was the students of Enugu State University of Science […]
ROLE OF THE TRADITIONAL TOWN CRIER IN MOBILIZING ADAZI-NNUKWU COMMUNITY IN ANAOCHA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA FOR DEVELOPMENT
Abstract This work is on the role of the traditional town crier in mobilizing Adazi-Nnukwu in Anaocha Local Government Area for development. This study is born out of the desire to discover the roles played by the town crier, to see if it is effectively carried out for development purpose. To achieve this, survey research […]
TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS AS INSTRUMENTS FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The role of traditional institutions such as traditional rulers, Town Unions or community association Age grades, the Umuada and women Development groups in Nigeria with the particular reference Awomama, Orlu East in Imo State. This institutions and agencies act as instrument for coordinating various social-economic activities within […]
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT Women empowerment is all encompassing, so this work will want to narrow it to the subject of women development and the impact of skill acquisition and economic empowerment. This topic has generated so much controversy in Nigeria, and the debate centers on appropriate type of development and whether they would help stimulate women toward […]
THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN ORGANISATIONS IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study It is a truism the adage that says; behind every successful man is a woman. Women have been regarded as fragile and should be subordinate to the man but they can play very important role for the betterment of the society. This fragile nature has proved her […]
THE DETERMINATION OF INDUCED ABORTION AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Abstract Abortion is a wide issue and the major concern in most of the discussion on abortion draws heavily from the fact that abortion constitutes severe danger to a woman’s health but at the same time when performed by medical specialist (i.e. abortion specialist) is safe for the woman. Abortion is accepted and also rejected […]
CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF COMMERCIAL SEX WORK AMONG AKWA IBOM GIRLS
ABSTRACT The rising wave of incidence of commercial sex work has given serious concern to the government, parents, health workers and the society. The causes and effects of commercial sex work among AkwaIbom girls in Uyo Local Government is the main concern of this study. The study seeks to find out the possible ways in […]
MASS MEDIA AS TOOLS FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY This research touches on the various aspect of the radio programmes as instruments of social development. In other words, it explores into the radio programmes as a mobilization agency during the social transition period. It is thus, an important assumption of the work that a systematic study of […]
INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE MASS MOBILISATION OF PEOPLE IN THE 2013 UNIVERSITY (ASUU) STRIKE ACTION IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background to the Study The origin of communication has been traced to the ancient Homosapiens i.e. (Neanderthal man) and it has remained ubiquitous activity which enables us to relate with others anywhere. For instance, numerous studies have confirmed that an individual, in his entire life spends 75 percent of each […]
INFLUENCE OF FREE READERS’ ACTIVITIES ON THE CIRCULATION OF NEWSPAPERS IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF UYO METROPOLIS)
Abstract The study examined Effect of Free Readers’ Activities on the Circulation of Newspapers in Nigeria (A case study of Uyo Metropolis) with the intention to know why people gather every morning at Plaza newspaper stand Ikot Ekpene rd Newspaper stand and other newspaper stands to know the latest information, locally and nationally and how the newspapers […]
THE ROLE OF TELEVISION IN POLITICAL PERSUASION: A CASE STUDY OF NTA KADUNA
THE ROLE OF TELEVISION IN POLITICAL PERSUASION: A CASE STUDY OF NTA KADUNA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Mass communication is defined as message directed towards a large group people using a mass medium. It involves disseminating information to a large and widely dispersed audience mass communication is made possible through the […]
THE INFLUENCE OF AIT COVERAGE ON POST 2011 ELECTION SENTIMENTS AMONG RESIDENTS OF KABALA DOKI, KADUNA
CHAPTER ONE BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The Mass Media remain one of the most potent weapons in influencing time. This is why it has been observed that no event is considered significant if it failed to attract the attention of the media. Denis McQuail (1982) noted that “the media take the particular colouration of the […]
THE USE OF AFRICAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IN POLIO ERADICATION CAMPAIGN
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Communication, we know, does not exist in a vacuum. It is part of a total life environment, it is conditioned by a country’s economy, technological infrastructure, politics, socio-cultural traditions and goals, and its basic vision of society, or ideology. All this affects the media in a direct way. […]
THE ROLE OF BROADCAST MEDIA IN MOBILIZING WOMEN FOR POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Women constitute a critical segment of the Nigeria population. They are active in the agriculture and economic sectors of the society and have also contributed immensely to the decolonization and general development of this great country. Women struggles date back to the 19th century when women […]
SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS FOR SOCIAL MOBILIZATION IN THE SOCIETY-A COMPARATIVE STUDY
TABLE OF CONTENT Cover page Title page Approval page Dedication Abstract Acknowledgment Table of content CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background of the research 1.2 Statement of research problem 1.3 Objectives of the study 1.4 Significance of the study 1.5 Research question 1.6 Research Hypothesis 1.7 Limitation of the study […]
SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORK CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 BACKGROUND OF THE RESEARCH The rise in popularity of social networking sites has led social networking to become a global phenomenon. After many countries gained Internet access, the increase in the use of Internet started influencing the economy and social life at the beginning of 20th century (Milano, Baggio & Piattelli, […]
NEWSPAPER OWNERSHIP AND EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TIDE AND GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Editorial freedom or independence is the concept that editors-in-chief should have full authority over the editorial content of their journal. Like individual and national freedom or independence, it is a rhetorical concept whose realisation flows from internal achievement as much as it depends on external validation. From cover to cover, […]
INFLUENCE OF BILLBOARD ADVERTISING OF STUDENTS ELECTIONEERING CAMPAIGN IN FIDEI POLYTECHNIC GBOKO
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction Advertising has grown popular as a tool of academic inquiry, a field of professional practice and an index of modern business and politics. It has come to assume the center of modern marketing and it is one of the major forms of promotion on campaign. Billboard advertising has assumed a […]
AGENDA SETTING ROLE OF TELEVISION IN THE COVERAGE OF 2015 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN PLATEAU STATE: A STUDY OF NTA JOS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Television services were introduced in Nigeria on October 31st 1959 by the then Western Regional Government. Television is a mass communication medium used for transmitting sounds with moving images in monochrome (black and white), coloured, or in three dimensions. Television has always played an important role […]
AN ASSESSMENT OF TELEVISION CAMPAIGN ON GENDER ROLES ON EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN PLATEAU STATE
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Despite some progress made over the years or few decades in increasing women’s labour force participation and narrowing gender gaps in wages, gender equality in the world of work, still remains an achieve goal. While millions of women have become successful entrepreneurs, women are still grossly underrepresented […]
THE CHALLENGES OF RADIO NEWS GATHERING AND REPORTING A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE FREDERAL RADIO CORPORATION OF NIGERIA (FRCN) KADUNA AND RAYPOWER 100.5 FM JOS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Radio as a medium is becoming more popular in our society daily. The medium is beneficial to both the educated and the uneducated in our society more than any other medium; it has the capacity to reach millions of Nigerians residing in the rural and urban areas. […]
THE USE OF ACCOUNTABILITY FRAMEWORK AS AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH FOR CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE PRACTICES IN NIGERIA
CHARPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Nigeria with an estimated population of over 180 million people is the largest market for goods and services in Africa. Its gross domestic product was U. $ 568.51 billion in 2014. There are 864902 companies registered with the corporate affairs companies registered with the corporate affairs commission. […]
APPRAISAL OF MASS MEDIA CAMPAIGN ON MENACE OF CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background to the Study The destructive impact of corruption in the live of nations throughout the world is acknowledged. Corruption is perhaps the most important factor that is impeding the accelerated socio-economic and political transformation of developing or Less Developing Countries (LDCs) of the world. In fact, it is recognized […]
COVERAGE OF FOREIGN NEWS BY NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS: A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF THE GUARDIAN AND VANGUARD NEWSPAPERS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Communication is so vital in our lives that it could be regarded as one of the characteristics of living organisms. It is a necessary condition education, socialization, understanding, co-operation and even confrontation. (Ekeanyanwu, 2007, p. 13). Communication has no doubt become a powerful instrument of peace and […]
IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE ELECTORAL PROCESS
ABSTRACT The use of social media in elections appears to be gathering momentum that is altering the traditional practice of electioneering. This phenomenon is premised on the rapidly expanding access to internet, increased availability of internetready smartphones and other communication devices, which enable individuals to simultaneously share information with any number of peers or even […]
ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING
ABSTRACT Human Trafficking’ is one among the many other types of transnational crimes growing in magnitude daily. Every year hundreds of thousands of men, women and children are trafficked illegally all over the world. It is perhaps the most devastating physical and psychological trauma experienced by men, women and children of all ages. Just as […]
THE ROLE OF MEDIA IN FAMILY PLANNING IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Giving birth is something in which mankind and animals are equal….But rearing the young, and especially educating them for many years is something which is a unique gift and responsibility of a man. It is for this reason that it is important for human beings to put […]
ROLE OF MEDIA IN COMBATTING TERRORISM
ABSTRACT This research project investigated the role of media in the fight against terrorism. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies in order to clearly establish the relationship therein between media and the fight against terrorism. The study will begin to answer the question as to whether media plays a catalytic role in […]
THE ROLE OF NIGERIAN MOVIES TO CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION
ABSTRACT The general objective of this study is to appraise the role of Nigerian movies to cultural transformation. Specifically, the study tries to find out how The Nigerian Nollywood projects Nigerian rich local cultural values to the outside world; and appraise how the influx of foreign cultural values into the Nigerian local film production affects […]
THE IMPACT OF RADIO ADVERTISEMENT ON CONSUMER PATRONAGE
ABSTRACT Radio is an ideal media for marketing fast moving consumer goods because it can reach wide targeted listener demographics in urban habitat. A large number of people listen to radio while commuting in urban areas and respond to the broadcast of various commercial messages. This study aims at analyzing the impact of radio advertisements […]
THE INFLUENCE OF THE MASS MEDIA ON GOVERNMENT POLICIES
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Policymaking is a political process which is affected by various social and economic factors and the media plays an integral role in shaping the social context in which policies are developed. Through the media, citizens learn how government policies will affect them, and governments gain feedback on […]
THE ROLE OF MASS MEDIA IN POLITICAL MOBILIZATION
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY This research touches on the various aspects of the mass media as instruments of political mobilization. In other words, it explores into the mass media as a mobilization agency during the political transition period. It is thus, an important assumption of the work that a systematic study […]
THE ROLE OF MASS MEDIA IN SOCIALIZING CHILDREN
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Media has turned the world into a global village. It is prominent tool and a best means of one way communication. So, it’s being widely used for everything and for any purpose. It has been playing a significant role in most of all social, political and development […]
THE ROLE OF THE PRINT MEDIA IN SPORT DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Sports was originally a recreational activity, but with the introduction of financial and material benefits and an attendant honour to it, the number of participants, the number of events and the struggle for victory have introduced high level politics into it. Consequent upon the expected rewards, fraud, […]
THE ROLE OF THE RADIO IN PROPAGATING CULTURE IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Culture entails the way of life of people culture is the total way of life of a people, culture can also be defined as the identity through which a particular set of people are identified. Every society, no matter how civilized or uncivilized has […]
THE ROLES OF RADIO AND INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION IN THE ERADICATION OF GUINEA WORM
ABSTRACT Guinea worm disease is a disease that has eaten deep into the bone marrow of most developing countries especially in the rural areas of these countries, though efforts has been made and still being made it has to be treated or fought severely for it to be entirely eradicated. That is why the researcher […]
TRADITIONAL MEDIA AND POLITICAL MOBILISATION DURING NIGERIA’S 2011 ELECTIONS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study In each society of the world, participation of people who are involved into development programme is a key in achieving meaningful development. The most successful and well planned development programme will not see the light of the day if the people involved are not adequately mobilized. This is […]
TRADITIONALS MEDIA OF COMMUNICATION AS TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE RURAL DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT The study is a critical examination of the role of mass media in Traditional media of communication as tools for effective rural development. Notwithstanding the various modern means of communication such as RADIO, INTERNET, TELEVISION, NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, etc. The rural means of communication is still the epitome for rural development. These traditional medium of […]
THE ROLE OF THE BROADCAST MEDIA IN THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST HIV/AIDS IN NIGERIA
THE ROLE OF THE BROADCAST MEDIA IN THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST HIV/AIDS IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to ascertain the role of Mass media in the campaign against HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Factors such as media campaigns, AIDS campaign messages, sexual behaviour and the extent in which the campaigns structures the masses were […]
IMPACT OF COLOUR REPRESENTATION IN NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Of the five human senses, sight undoubtedly has the most powerful effect on consumer perceptions. The famous Greek philosopher Aristotle indicated that all perceptions are triggered by witness. The research of Linstorm (2005) also revealed that 83% of human beings use sight as the receiver to […]
THE USES OF INTERNET SERVICES IN RADIO JOURNALISM AT KADUNA STATE MEDIA CORPORATION
ABSTRACT This research studied the uses of internet services in radio journalism at Kaduna State Media Corporation. Self – report survey was adopted for the study and a total of 158 respondents were purposively sampled. Data generated came from interviews and questionnaires administration. Relevant literature reveals that internet use among journalists is very effective in […]
COMMUNICATION AND ITS PROBLEMS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ABSTRACT Communication has remained a formidable sector in the life wire of every society. For a meaningful life and co –existence in the society, proper use of communication techniques is very necessary. This work was born as a result of concern the dwindling nature of communication in the developing countries, bedeviled by problems of both […]
HAZARDS OF JOURNALISM PROFESSION UNDER MILITARY REGIME
ABSTRACT The core theoretical framework on which this study anchors is to assess the legal problems/dangers vis a vis others that exist with the practicing of journalism in Nigeria, under the military with particular reference to General Sani Abacha’s regime. The study revealed that journalists were arrested and detained in their thousands thereby providing little […]
THE EFFECTS OF TOBACCO ADVERTISING ON YOUTHS
ABSTRACT This study is aimed at evaluating the effect of tobacco advertising on youths, using student in Institute of management and Technology as a case study. The work opens up in chapter one and contains the background of the study, statement of the problems objectives of study, research questions, significance of the study and limitation […]
THE IMPACT OF WESTERN TELEVISION PROGRAMMES ON THE CULTURAL VALUES OF THE NIGERIAN YOUTHS
THE IMPACT OF WESTERN TELEVISION PROGRAMMES ON THE CULTURAL VALUES OF THE NIGERIAN YOUTHS ABSTRACT This study probes the impact which TV. has on the cultural values of the Nigerian youths. It specifically tackles the impact of western TV. programmes on Nigerian university students. The research posits that the current trends in cultural behaviour of […]
THE ROLE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS IN BUILDING CORPORATE IMAGE.
THE ROLE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS IN BUILDING CORPORATE IMAGE. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION In any organization, the need to maintain the image of the organization is of great importance hence this study surveys the role of public relations in building corporate image. It set out to find out whether Nigerian Airways Enugu, has in any way […]
THE ROLE OF RADIO PROGRAMME IN IMPROVING THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IN ENUGU STATE
ABSTRACT Development is the process of moving the world or mobilizing communities as a whole to engage in the task of self-improvement with the available resources. In same vain, Education is necessary not only to help in improving all aspects of a person but also all aspects of a nation’[s development. Following this, the Poly-Air […]
THE ROLE OF THE BROADCASTING MEDIA IN UPLIFTING THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
ABSTRACT Development is the process of moving the world, of engage in the task of self- improvement with the available is necessary, not only for all aspects of a person’’ development, but also for all aspects of a nation development following this, the broadcast media are the most vital instrument for influencing the masses to […]
THE ROLE OF THE PRESS IN A DEMOCRACY;THE PRESS IN PERSPECTIVE
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACGROUND OF THE STUDY Democracy in its simplest definition means government of the people, of the people and for the people. It its often referred to as government of popular participation, even though sound schools of thought will argue that democracy in the contemporary society cannot accommodate every member of […]
INFLUENCE OF MEDIA OWNERSHIP ON PROFESSIONALISM
ABSTRACT This project is based on the theoretical and practical study of the media ownership on professionalism. In this work, I re-evaluate the two types of the media-that is, government ownership and private ownership (Minaji System Television Obosi and Nigerian Television Authority Enugu) with a view to recommending a more effective ownership that is, the […]
ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN ANTI – CORRUPTION CAMPAIGN
ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN ANTI – CORRUPTION CAMPAIGN CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Nigeria has become a country playing host to the victory of wrong over light, falsehood over the truth and supremacy of personal irresponsibility over fundamental values. It is a country perpetuating a policy that fails […]