With the indefinite suspension of twitter operation in Nigeria, one concept that has become very popular is VPN. This is an approach which many Nigerians now use to continue using twitter and successfully bypassing the suspension of this social media platform in the country. You might have heard this before without really understanding what it […]
With the indefinite suspension of of twitter operation in Nigeria, one concept that has become very popular is VPN. This is an approach which many Nigerians now use to continue using twitter and successfully bypassing the suspension of this social media platform in the country. You might have heard this before without really understanding what […]
One concept which is prominently visible in communication studies, especially political communication and public opinion studies is the hostile media effect. This was originally referred to as the hostile media phenomenon and sometimes called hostile media perception. The hostile media effect is a perceptual theory of mass communication that explains the tendency for individuals with […]
One of the relatively new aspects of journalism which has become common among media houses is access journalism. This refers to interviews or any other media time with important, rich, famous, powerful or otherwise influential people in politics, culture, sports, and other areas. It is used to refer to the compromises journalists must make in […]
Everyone loves sleeping because it helps refresh the body and restore energy. You forget every worry around you if you are able to have a nice sleep. But what happens to you while you sleep is a mystery. It is difficult to come across anyone who has never encountered some strange and unpleasant experiences […]
Frame of reference is one of the most crucial features that make communication process meaningful. This refers to the ingredients of a message that create the platform for the receiver to understand information passed across. Frame of reference creates the atmosphere of message understanding in any communication process. This refers to shared experiences, background beliefs, […]
The mass media are crucial in nation building. Governments can hardly survive without effective use of the mass media. The press are so powerful in any society that Edmund Burke, an 18th century politician first described them as the “Fourth Estate” of the realm, referring to the three major powers in Medieval times in European […]
One of the most interesting areas in communication studies is the study of indigenous communication channels. These are also called traditional media.They are culture specific channels of communication common among people in a given society. They are also known as native media and indigenous communication channels. They are people-oriented, folk-driven communication channels. They include instruments […]
We all know that this Yuletide period will be full of merriment. Some people have already made up their minds to throw caution to the wind and drink alcohol as if there will be no January. Well, go ahead and have fun but note that excessive alcohol prepares the dooms day for your body. One […]
The popularity of ebooks has continued to grow among readers across the world. Though print book are still selling, ebook buying has also grown especially after the first wave of Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 which led to many activities including book buying being restricted to online sources, following lockdown rules. It is now profitable to […]
The popularity of ebooks has continued to grow among readers across the world. Though print book are still selling, ebook buying has also grown especially after the first wave of Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 which led to many activities including book buying being restricted to online sources, following lockdown rules. It is now profitable to […]
Suicide is the act of intentionally taking one’s life. The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 1 million people die each year from suicide. It is difficult to anticipate suicide in most instances and this makes it a terribly dangerous menace in any society. What drives so many individuals to take their own lives remains […]
Emerging information and communication technologies have impacted every facet of the society, taking a huge chunk of human activities to the digital space. Public relations (PR) is the deliberately planned and sustained effort towards maintaining a mutually favourable relationship between an organization and its publics. This profession used to be practiced through traditional offline strategies […]
Emerging information and communication technologies have impacted every facet of the society, taking a huge chunk of human activities to the digital space. Public relations (PR) is the deliberately planned and sustained effort towards maintaining a mutually favourable relationship between an organization and its publics. This profession used to be practiced through traditional offline strategies […]
The African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) was established in December 1976 as an association dedicated to promoting social change and development communication in Africa. The council primarily promotes communication research in African universities and encourages African scholars to use research findings in solving diverse problems in the continent. The ACCE began as a powerful […]