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Nasarawa Audience Perception of Citizen Journalists’ Reportage of Climate Change on Select Social Media Platforms in Nigeria Joy, Iduh Ene; Ogande, Anthony; Akpede, K. S.
ALSYSTECH Journal of Education Technology Vol 3 No 3 (2025): ALSYSTECH Journal of Education Technology
Publisher : Lembaga Yasin AlSys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/alsystech.v3i3.7383

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This study investigates audience perceptions of citizen journalists’ reportage of climate change on select social media platforms in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The research aims to assess how citizen journalism shapes public understanding of climate change through digital channels. Employing a survey design with questionnaires as the primary instrument, the study reveals that audiences in Nasarawa State perceive climate change reportage on YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook as both effective and satisfactory. However, the findings also indicate that not all climate change information disseminated through these platforms is accurate. The study concludes that social media serve as a double-edged tool in climate change communication, offering both credible insights and the risk of misinformation. Nevertheless, these limitations do not diminish the overall credibility of the reported findings. The study contributes to scholarship on media and environmental communication by highlighting the role of citizen journalism in climate change awareness, while underscoring the need for third-party regulation to mitigate misinformation and enhance the reliability of online climate discourse.
Influence of Outdoor Advertising on Direct Brand Contact of Customers in Abuja FCT Mustapha, Safiya; Ogande, Anthony; Akpede, K. S.
EDUMALSYS Journal of Research in Education Management Vol 3 No 3 (2025): EDUMALSYS Journal of Research in Education Management
Publisher : Lembaga Yasin AlSys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/edumalsys.v3i3.7446

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This study investigates the influence of outdoor advertising on customers’ direct brand contact in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The research objective is to determine the extent of exposure to outdoor advertising among customers and to assess which outdoor formats most strongly facilitate direct brand contact. A survey research design was employed with a population of 3,713,408 (NBS, 2022); simple random sampling was used across the area councils to select 400 respondents who completed a questionnaire. Data were collated and analyzed using simple frequency and percentage scores. Key findings indicate that customers are exposed to outdoor advertising and that billboard advertising generates more direct brand contact than other advertising forms in the FCT. The study concludes that outdoor advertising is effective in fostering direct brand contact. The contribution and implication of these findings are that advertisers should prioritize and increase investment in outdoor platforms, particularly billboards to enhance audience impact and strengthen brand–customer touchpoints in Abuja.
Assessment of Regulatory Policy for Public Relations Practice in Nigeria Ikemefuna, Maha Jude; Igyuve, Anthony I.; Ogande, Anthony
International Journal of Education, Culture, and Society Vol 3 No 3 (2025): International Journal of Education, Culture, and Society
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ijecs.v3i3.6958

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This study examines the regulatory policy governing Public Relations (PR) practice in Nigeria, with a focus on its effectiveness in promoting ethical standards and professionalism. Adopting a survey research design, the study is anchored on the Excellence Theory and the Synergistic Communication for Development (SCD) model, which together emphasize strategic communication and collaborative development approaches. A sample of 333 respondents was determined using the Taro Yamane sample size formula, and data were collected using structured questionnaires. Findings reveal that a majority of respondents believe the application of regulatory policies in PR practice encourages adherence to global standards and discourages ethical violations. Furthermore, the implementation of these policies has contributed to a reduction in unprofessional practices, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness of regulatory frameworks in the Nigerian PR industry. The study concludes that regulatory policies are largely effective in promoting professionalism in PR practice. It recommends, among other measures, that regulatory bodies streamline administrative registration processes to encourage wider enrollment and compliance, ultimately fostering a more ethical and standardized PR profession in Nigeria.