A REVIEW OF THE CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF THE MEDIA IN FOSTERING NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: THE SOCIO-ETHICAL WAY FORWARD

Jiboku, Olubisi Olusola and PHILIPS, OLUBIYI. O (2021) A REVIEW OF THE CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF THE MEDIA IN FOSTERING NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: THE SOCIO-ETHICAL WAY FORWARD. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT (IJSSCM) BY THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (CARD), 6 (1). pp. 62-69. ISSN 2536-7242

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Abstract

This paper aims to conduct a critical examination of journalism ethics in Nigeria, especially in light of the emergence of modern media technology. It begins by arguing for an ethically grounded practice in journalism, particularly in light of the media's roles as representatives of social realities. A critical examination of professional standards in Nigerian journalism, as well as the complexities of emerging media technology were also examined. This paper utilized a textual, secondary or desk research approach which involves the use of existing data in a systematic way; to call attention to the need for contemporary media practitioners in Nigeria to pay more attention to politics and still see the importance of their reports in terms of positively influencing Nigeria’s national development and progress. The paper therefore argued that it is important for the media to behave more ethically in order to close the reputation gap that has already been established. The paper concluded that Nigerian journalists must be aware of emerging threats and hegemonic trends of new media technology. Keywords: Corruption, Change, Development, Ethics, Media. Introduction

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Management
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email [email protected]
Date Deposited:	05 Mar 2023 09:04
Last Modified:	03 Apr 2023 12:06
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/2091

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