Regional parallelism in press coverage of corruption in Nigeria? Evidence from quantitative content analysis of four privately-owned newspapers
Abstract Studies of political journalism in Nigeria have often accused the press of bias along ethnic, regional or sectarian lin...
An exploratory analysis of “libel” in Nigeria mass media and the democratic world
Abstract This exploratory analysis may be likened to an archaeological spadework aimed at uncovering the atomic root of the term...
An evaluation of psycho-social persuasive communication correlates among civil and public servants in Calabar South, Nigeria
Abstract The primary aim of this paper is to assess the power of persuasive communication in influencing the attitudes and condu...
Role of radio broadcasting in the diffusion and adoption of genetically modified crops by farmers in North-Central Nigeria
Abstract This study investigated the extent to which radio broadcasting has helped farmers in North Central Nigeria in the diffu...
Incorporation of social media and audience engagement in conventional broadcasting among selected broadcast stations in Nigeria
Abstract Social media is said to have revolutionized broadcasting and is in on a continuous spiral of growth. It provides platfo...
Adoption of communication strategies in the promotion and management of social investment programmes in Nigeria 2017-2021
Abstract The study titled “Adoption of communication strategies in the promotion and management of social investment progr...
Perception and interest in entrepreneurial journalism practice among graduating students of selected universities in Nigeria
Abstract As the media industry undergoes dynamic transformations, there is an increasing need for journalism graduates to posses...
Examining the evolution of cultivation theory as a means of understanding contemporary science communication in the media
Abstract he communication of science in mass media is a vital part of society that influences evidence-based decision-making, sp...
Theorizing African public relations: A proposal for developmental pragmatic public relations
Abstract This study aims to develop, conceptualize, theorize, and propose an African public relations concept based on African e...
Adaptation of traditional group communication roles in online slack app: Experiences of a Boy Scouts of America committee
Abstract This qualitative case study describes the group decision making processes of adult leaders of a Boy Scouts of America C...
Guiding creators how to tell stories about mental health: A content analysis of mental health framing in the Mental Health Media Guide
Abstract The responsibility of mental health, like most health phenomena, in the United States is often positioned onto th...
Influence of financial and economic factors on spousal communication between young married couples in Ong’ata Rongai Town, Kenya
Abstract This study was conducted in Ongata Rongai Town, Kenya, with the objective of assessing the feelings and perceptions of ...
‘Mukondombera’: The battle of Zimbabwean popular music to deconstruct and disseminate HIV/AIDS messages
Abstract ‘Mukondombera’ (a colloquial Shona word for AIDS) is a Zimbabwe’s popular song about HIV/AIDS, perfor...
Communicating development of oil and gas in Ghana: The responsiveness of oil companies to development needs of communities
Abstract This paper communicates the development needs of communities within the oil and gas producing enclave in the Ellembelle...
Assessment of public relations strategies employed by selected faith-based organisations in promoting religious tolerance in North Central Nigeria
Abstract Religious tolerance has been a pressing concern in Nigeria, particularly in the Northern region, where conflicts betwee...
Physical evidence dimensions as predictors of customer satisfaction in selected hotels in Enugu, South East, Nigeria
Abstract It is no exaggeration that the hotel industry has grown exponentially, and customers now increasingly expect a more sat...
Benefits, challenges and ethical issues in virtual communication
Abstract The rapid evolution of technologies has brought about virtual communication that stimulates the traditional face-to-fa...
Perspectives and issues on the framing of ethnic nationalists’ agitations in Nigerian newspapers: An exploratory discourse
Abstract Overtime, ethnic nationalism in Nigeria which has often led to full blown conflict situation has not only become a tren...
Sources and framing of news stories on secessionist agitations by newspapers in Nigeria
Abstract The study was undertaken to analyse the Nigerian newspaper reportage of the activities of secessionist agitation in Nig...
Assessment of newspapers’ reports and framing of farmer-herder’s conflict in selected Nigerian national dailies
Abstract Nigeria has been engulfed in series of conflicts which pose challenges to national security. Meanwhile, there is a cons...
Experiences and perceptions of selected newspaper readers on coverage of climate change issues in the Kenyan print media
Abstract The objective of this paper is to examine the perception of audiences on the coverage of climate change stories in the ...
A comparative study of online and offline newspapers’ preference among university academics in Kwara State, Nigeria
Abstract The study focuses on the readership preference between the online and offline newspapers among university academics in ...
Embedding campus radio in journalism and mass communication training in Nigeria: The example of Kanem FM
Abstract There has been an increase in the number of campus radio stations in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The inadequacies...
The relieving impact of co-orientation on communication and conflict in organizations
Abstract Perhaps, the most potent antidote to conflicts in or...
An investigation of online communication feedback and interaction nuances in a Virtual Learning Environment
Abstract Open and Distance Learning (ODL) has burgeoned as an essential educational avenue, providing a more inclusive and adapt...
Influence of communication policies on digital revolution in Nigeria
Abstract This paper examines the influence of telecommunications and communications policies, strategies and regulatory framewor...
Fake accounts and social media bots in the era of artificial intelligence in Nigeria
Abstract Bots on social media platforms is a phenomenon that has become pervasive as the presence and use of digital platforms b...
Assessment of the use of drones in journalism and development programmes in Africa
Abstract Since the invention of the first modern unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in providing information, surveillance, and recon...
Digital media: The danger and consequence of fake news in democratic societies
Abstract Fake news with local and global dimensions is everywhere. Africans are targeted by blatant lies, hoaxes, conspiracies, ...
Fake news, digital media and digital citizenship in democratic societies
Abstract We live in an era where technology has democratised virtually everything, the emergence of digital media did not just g...