Sovereignty, international relations and international broadcast media: Intersections and implications
Abstract The relationship between sovereignty, international relations, and international media is intricate and constantly evol...
The image of Africa in the U.S. press: A critical analysis of The New York Times and The Washington Post (2010–2015)
Abstract For decades, Western media representations of Africa have been framed through narratives of conflict, poverty, and poli...
Trolling on social media and its influence on freedom of expression and misinformation during the 2023 Nigerian presidential campaign
Abstract This study investigates the influence of social media trolling on freedom of expression and misinformation disseminatio...
Rethinking entrepreneurship strategies of child actors in Nollywood for national development in the era of cyber insecurity: A proactive communication model approach
Abstract Nollywood, Nigeria's globally recognised film industry, increasingly relies on child actors who are leveraging digital ...
Strategic communication for sustainable peace in South East Nigeria: The way forward
Abstract This study examined the position of strategic communication in achieving sustainable peace in South Eastern region of N...
Impact of media literacy on smuggling and its implications to national security in the Nigeria Customs Service
Abstract Media literacy is more critical today than ever before due to the vast and complex information landscape shaped by new ...
Redefining journalism’s role in addressing the wave of banditry in Nigeria: Solutions journalism to the rescue?
Abstract Banditry is one of the security challenges bedevilling Nigeria as a country. Kidnapping for ransoms, killings, rapping,...
Implications of internet-information dependencies amidst security-threatening misinformation and disinformation practices
Abstract Contemporary communication is deeply influenced by digital technologies, which have transformed the way individuals and...
Audience perception and appraisal of news on security agencies’ owned radio stations: A survey of Police Radio 99.1 FM and EFCC Radio 97.3 FM listeners in Nigeria
Abstract The deregulation of the Nigerian broadcast industry in 1992 ushered in private radio stations ownership, thus ending go...
Implications of social media on national security: An overview of social media data on security issues in Nigeria
Abstract The freedom of expression and sharing of views through the social media platforms, which can be accessed by different ...
Implications of fake news on national security in the post-truth era
Abstract Fake news is not a new issue, but it poses a greater challenge now. The velocity of information has increased drastical...
The media’s role in combating fake news: Best practices and lessons for national security in Nigeria
Abstract The proliferation of fake news in Nigeria poses a significant threat to national security, exacerbating social unrest, ...
Ethical issues and national security: The media dimension
Abstract The intersection of media and national security in Nigeria presents unique ethical challenges, shaped by the country&rs...
The media, fake news and national security: An empirical analysis
Abstract This study examines the intersection of media, fake news, and national security, highlighting the critical challenges p...
Weighing the concept of anonymity in news gathering against the reporter’s enduring drive for news credibility in nation building
Abstract Media ethics connects with the procedures that are morally permissible in journalism practice. They enable the journali...
Policy communication and Nigeria’s performance in 2023 fuel subsidy removal and 2022 naira re-design cases
Abstract This study sets out to find out if the fuel subsidy removal and the Naira Re-Design policies were adequately communicat...
Eco-friendly communication and plastic waste management among undergraduates in Ijebu North Local Government, Ogun State, Nigeria
Abstract Plastic waste management is a critical environmental and socioeconomic concern globally, exacerbated in Nigeria by inad...