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Nigerian Agricultural Posts on Facebook and Instagram within the West African Agricultural Messaging Framework
(Komunikator, 2023-11-02) Isiaka Aliagan; Murtada Busair Ahmad; Habeeb Opeyemi Daranijo; Habibat Morenikeniji Na’allah
This study generated and content-analyzed Facebook and Instagram postings on agricultural messages by Nigerian farmers in three years (2019-2021) within specific contexts and in comparison with postings similar to ones initiated by private individuals and government agencies as well as those posted at continental level on the two social media channels. While the data are graphically displayed, a paired-sample T-test was conducted to establish statistically significant differences in the agricultural messages posted on the two social media by Nigerian farmers and farmers from other countries in Africa. All four null hypotheses tested were rejected as statistically significant differences were established between the paired population means. It was also found that Nigerian farmers are accustomed to the use of social media in promoting agricultural-related messages, indicating their exposure to the diffusion of agricultural innovation in line with the trends in advanced nations. It was concluded that social media remains a viable tool for promoting agriculture, particularly during food insecurity and global economic crisis. It was recommended that the Nigerian government should provide an enabling environment for agricultural promotion in the digital age.
Data journalism: Reporting through numbers and upholding the canons of journalism
(Journal of Research and Development, 2024-08-15) Habeeb Opeyemi Daranijo
The study "Data Journalism: Reporting through Numbers and Upholding the Canons of Journalism" examines the fusion of storytelling and numerical analysis in journalism. It emphasizes the importance of accuracy, dataset verification, and open reporting practices in data journalism. The paper also highlights the revised notion of fairness in data journalism, which requires removing biases in data sources and algorithms. Fairness involves being aware of biases in data and working towards an equitable representation of opinions. Transparency is a growing commitment in data journalism, replacing objectivity with a more nuanced approach. Journalists become guides through the data world, admitting their limitations, uncertainties, and potential biases. The amalgamation of conventional objectivity and an open method of interpreting data amplifies the legitimacy of journalism pursuits. Accountability is crucial in the era of data journalism. Working together, journalists and data scientists must clearly define roles, own up to mistakes quickly, and be open about the sources and methods of data. A possible way for newsrooms to adapt to this data-driven environment is to combine conventional and modern methods. The challenges presented by data journalism present opportunities to restate fundamental values of truthfulness, impartiality, objectivity, and responsibility, leading to a more perceptive, captivating, and morally sound kind of journalism in the digital era.
BETWEEN THE PAPER AND TECHNOLOGY: DIGITIZATION AND NEWSPAPER CIRCULATION CRISIS
(Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review (Nigerian Chapter), 2024-06-05) Daranijo Habeeb Opeyemi
In light of the crisis in newspaper circulation, this paper explores the complex interrelationship between digital technology and conventional print media. Newspapers now have the difficult task of preserving their legacy in the digital age while adjusting to the way information is consumed. it critically evaluates the factors that led to the shift from print to digital formats, the effects of digitization on circulation trends, and the tactics used by newspapers to deal with the circulation crisis, drawing from known literature and theoretical frameworks. The study examines the dynamic dynamics of the newspaper industry through a thorough analysis, emphasising the interaction between established print techniques and newly developed digital platforms. Integrating ideas from academic literature with actual studies, it clarifies how technology is changing the way news is distributed and how journalism is changing as a whole. Moreover, it provides a nuanced viewpoint on the difficulties newspapers encounter when juggling the fusion of digital innovation and print tradition. In addition to offering useful insights for media organisations battling digitization, this study advances theoretical understanding of the changes occurring in the media sector. Through an analysis of the interface between paper and technology, the study provides a framework for comprehending how newspapers are changing in an increasingly digital world. In the end, it emphasises how critical it is for newspapers to adopt new technologies while maintaining journalistic standards and satisfying the changing needs of contemporary readers.
Exploring the dynamics of online fake political news, media literacy, and political engagement among university students in Kwara State
(AMCRON, 2024-10) Umeaku, Perpetua & Akinjobi, Zulykah Bukola
The information sphere in Africa and Nigeria, in particular, has evolved with the pervasive influence of social media. This has constantly brought to the fore, the pressing concern about fake news which unarguably is capable of undermining the political and democratic foundations of any nation. Experts and scholars have voiced apprehensions in recognizing these potential risks, emphasizing the urgent need for attention and intervention. This study delves into the interplay of online fake political news, media literacy, and political engagement among university students in Kwara State. This research focuses on university students who due to their dynamic energy and active engagement are expected to wield significant influence within the nation's population on issues of governance. We employed a quantitative research approach, surveying 400 respondents across selected universities in Kwara State, namely: the University of Ilorin, Al-Hikmah University, and Kwara State University. Key findings reveal a notable preference among respondents for online platforms as their primary source of political news; a substantial majority of participants exhibit a good level of media literacy, actively discerning and avoiding engagement with political processes tainted by fake news. Furthermore, our research establishes a relationship between exposure to online fake political news and political participation among university students. Our findings underscore the pivotal role of media literacy in shaping civic engagement and fostering a discerning electorate and highlight the need for a nuanced understanding of the use of digital and social media landscape to foster integration and political stability through the youths’ active engagement in governance.
A Survey of Awareness and Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Journalism among Lagos and Kwara States Journalists in Nigeria
(The Indonesian Journal of Communication Studies, 2023-12-31) Bello, Semiu; Ishola, Abdullahi Salaudeen; Umeaku, Perpetua C.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in various industries worldwide, and journalism is no exception. This technological advancement has the potential to revolutionize the field of journalism by enhancing efficiency and accuracy in news reporting. In this study, the researchers leveraged the strength of the diffusion of innovation theory. The survey method was adopted to examine journalists' level of awareness and adoption of AI in their journalistic engagements and their perception of the likely impacts of AI on conventional journalism practice. A survey of 376 journalists in Lagos and Kwara States, Nigeria, found a high awareness of artificial intelligence journalism among Lagos and Kwara States journalists in Nigeria. However, only a few have adopted the innovation in their day-to-day practice. This is because of the perceived professional and ethical challenges that undermine journalists' ingenuity, creativity, and skillfulness. Therefore, the study recommended that journalists and media stakeholders embrace artificial intelligence in journalism practice for effective and efficient outcomes.

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