Browsing by Author "Victor Olusegun BABATUNDE"

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    BLOG POSTS AND STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF FAKE NEWS. EVIDENCE FROM 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA
    (2026) Victor Olusegun BABATUNDE; Samuel Olanrewaju AREH
    The 2023 Nigeria General Elections witnessed unprecedented digital engagement, with blog posts becoming primary information sources for students and young voters. However, the proliferation of fake news on these platforms threatens informed democratic participation. This study, anchored in the Source Credibility Theory (SCT), investigates the perception of fake news among students of Graceland Polytechnic, Offa. Adopting a descriptive quantitative survey design, data were collected from 387 students via a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed a high level of exposure to election blogs among students. However, their overall perception of fake news was moderate, indicating a recognition of its presence without a sense of overwhelming personal impact. The study found that students' verification strategies were largely reactive, and a moderate relationship existed between their digital literacy levels and susceptibility to fake news. Exposure to misinformation had a moderate influence on electoral decisions, primarily by creating confusion rather than directly altering votes. The study concludes that while students are highly exposed to digital political information, a significant gap exists between this exposure and the consistent application of critical evaluation skills, leaving them vulnerable to misinformation. It is recommended that educational institutions integrate structured media literacy programs into their curricula and that stakeholders launch targeted digital fact-checking initiatives to bolster students' resilience against fake news and safeguard electoral integrity
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    New Media Technologies for Communication and Information Sharing in Nigeria: Nexus between Libraries and the Mass Media
    (2023) Abdullahi A. BAKARE; Victor Olusegun BABATUNDE; Jemilat Biogera ABUBAKAR; Jamiu Oladele MUHAMMED; Shehu O. ISHOLA
    The paper reviewed common trends in new media technologies for communication and information sharing practices in libraries and media institutions. The paper is premised on the argument that libraries and mass media, as cultural memory institutions, share a common objective and that instead of operating in isolation from each other, they ought to collaborate for mutual benefits. The study used a literature review approach to provide insights into the research phenomenon. The review provides evidence that libraries and mass media are employing new media technologies more frequently to communicate information, advertise services, connect with patrons, and share information among practitioners. The majority of the qualitative and quantitative studies reviewed identified libraries and media institutions as increasingly adopting new media technologies to promote information services and enhance user relationships. Social media platforms like WeChat and Facebook, among others, have been effective in promoting library collections and services worldwide. However, Nigerian libraries and media institutions are yet to fully utilise these technologies for sharing information and dissemination. Studies reviewed only showed that these technologies are mostly used for communication and interaction with colleagues, rather than for document delivery. The paper concluded that despite the global trends in practices, libraries and mass media in Nigeria are yet to fully utilise these opportunities to better engage with users and enhance their services of information dissemination. Looking ahead, libraries and mass media need to adapt and innovate to maintain their shared objectives and collaborate for mutual benefits. To achieve this, some recommendations were made that require practitioners to handle the tasks ahead in the increasingly digital environment, with a new set of business, technological, and creative skills.