Theoretical perspectives in world information systems: A propositional appraisal of new media-communication imperatives
Abstract The new world of ‘information chaos’ is characterised by a growing global digital divide, as postulated by...
Social media and fake news: Widening the gap in global disinformation
Abstract The quest to balance information globally has ended up generating misinformation in the global community. The advanceme...
Media role in checking corrupt practices in covid-19 era in Nigeria
Abstract The outbreak of corona virus in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and which later spread to all parts of the world includin...
Using the President as a model? NCDC’s (Dis) information in the hand washing campaign against COVID-19
Abstract The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 message on frequent hand washing was aimed at enlightening the ...
Public relations and effective communication during a global health crisis: Combating disinformation, misinformation, and fake news on Covid-19
Abstract The CoviD-19 is causing incessant disruption to the social and economic lives of societies. Misinformation, fake news a...
Espousing the Image Restoration-Depletion Model of Personality Crisis Management in the case of Kemi Adeosun’s certificate crisis: A public relations perspective
Abstract This paper explored the crisis management and communication strategy of Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, Mrs...
Comparative analysis of influence of motivations and network externalities on Instagram and Facebook use by Nigerian undergraduate students
Abstract In recent times, prolific studies have emerged in tandem with the growth of social networking sites (SNSs). However, th...
Knowledge mobilization in an era of dis- and misinformation
Abstract My aim in this short essay is to provoke thoughts about, and commitment to addressing a major need in the research-poli...
One village, many voices, few controls: World disinformation order in perspective
Abstract The McBride Commission had the intention of making the new media technology available for the development of the whole ...
Media, Post-Truth and Information Disorder in Political Communication
Abstract The liberalization of the broadcast media in Nigeria has provided ample opportunities for individuals to convert the us...
Contending issues in the world information and communication order: The need to continue or discontinue the debate
Abstract My presentation is to outline and also present to you some of the burning issues which I call contending issues in the ...
Communication campaigns and the COVID-19 pandemic: An analysis of contradictions in online discourse
Abstract The study examined the nature of discourse at national and international levels on the origin, treatment and cure, pre...
What’s color got to do with it? Persuasive appeal for participation in COVID-19 vaccine trial in the United States
Abstract COVID-19 infectious disease has resulted in high disease morbidity and mortality. Consequently, multiple measures to ha...
Assessment of awareness of HIV/AIDS prevalence among residents and health workers in Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State, Nigeria
Abstract Awareness of health problems within certain community is one of the factors that could help in the management of such ...
Utilizing modern technology to assist caregivers: Family uses Facebook to rescue grandpa
Abstract This case study examined a family's experience with Facebook as a tool to encourage and coordinate interaction with an ...
Role of the media and peace journalism in resolving recurrent communal clashes in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Abstract Nigeria as a country has witnessed series of internal crisis such as, communal clashes, religious induced clashes, farm...
Sources of development information among citizens in a rural community of Delta State, Nigeria
Abstract Communication is widely accepted as a tool for accelerating development in urban and rural settings. In many rural area...
Towards a new paradigm: Follow-up model in development communication and theatre for development in a Lagos Council Development Area, Nigeria
Abstract In spite of the consensus that Follow-up is a worthy aspect of Development Communication (Devcomm) and Theatre for Deve...
Ideological noise and resistance in the musical public sphere in Zimbabwe
Abstract This paper illuminates music as a public space where ideological struggle and resistance against poor governance are pl...
Environmental public relations and security: A study of the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Benue State, Nigeria
Abstract The global desire for environmental safety is fundamental because humans are environmentally-dependent and over the yea...
Disinformation, ethics and reality: Appraisal of the duties and functions of press secretaries in Nigeria
Abstract Truthful public communication by press secretaries is a sine qua non for good governance and public safety. Thus, ethic...
Evaluating media use in the fight against Boko Haram and Al Shabaab in the Sahel and Horn of Africa
Abstract Thisqualitative researchutilised textual analyses for the current fight against violent Islamist extremism in the Sahel...
Evolution and history of the catholic press in Nigeria, 1900-2019
Abstract It is a general assumption among stakeholders in the Catholic Church that evolution and history of Catholic press in Ni...
Era of the new media: Any justification for continuing the NWICO debate?
Abstract Despite the evolution in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) that has brought about dramatic changes and ...
Media contributions to ‘sex for grades’ discourse: A study of the movie Citation and the tertiary education sector in Osun State, Nigeria
Abstract The Nigerian media has been lending a voice to all stakeholders in the society through its watchdog function and has st...
Coverage of the implementation of the Federal Government Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) policy by two selected Nigerian newspapers
Abstract This study examined newspaper coverage of the implementation of Federal Government Integrated Payroll and personnel Inf...
Combined influence of choice of media channel, timing of media messages, and frequency of media messages on perception of wildlife conservation discourse in Kenya
Abstract Audience perception of wildlife conservation discourse in Kenya has been negative as evidenced in results of conservati...
Assessing newspapers’ coverage of hate speeches & ethnic coloration in Nigeria’s 2019 general election: A study of Punch, Daily Trust& Sun newspapers
Abstract This study was carried out to determine how hate speeches and ethnic coloration were covered and reported in Punch, Dai...
Mediatization in Nigeria: Examining coverage of the 2019 presidential election
Abstract There has been an increased discussion and literature on the mediatization of politics since the 1960s following the r...
Soiled palm and tainted conscience: Influence of demographic variables on the perception of Nigerian journalists on freebies and gratifications
Abstract The study investigated the influence of demographic variables on the perception of Nigerian journalists about freebies ...