Issues in Contemporary Journalism Education and Practice in Nigeria: Volume 1 [Hardback]

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Issues in Contemporary Journalism Education and Practice in Nigeria: Volume 1

by Eric Msughter Aondover (Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Nigeria), Nosa Owens-Ibie (Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Nigeria)

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“Issues in Contemporary Journalism Education and Practice in Nigeria: Volume 1” is an insightful contribution to the growing conversation around journalism in the digital age. It captures the impact of digital disruption on traditional journalism, while highlighting the urgent need for innovative teaching and forward-thinking practice in a rapidly changing media landscape. A valuable read for anyone interested in the future of journalism in Africa and beyond.

Prof. Adegbola Ojo
Sociology and Social Policy; Director of Student Education
University of Leeds, United Kingdom

This book is valuable educational material that tactfully transcends the grips of local essentialism and globalist imitationism in journalism education. With its wide but succinct, accessible and thought-provoking array of topics (history, women in the media, investigative and peace journalism, conflicts, artificial intelligence, etc), scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in the complex dynamics of mediascapes in Africa, especially in Nigeria, will find this book timely and compelling.

Prof. Abderrahim Chalfaouat
Media Studies Expert
Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco

“Issues in Contemporary Journalism Education and Practice in Nigeria: Volume 1” is a groundbreaking contribution to the study of journalism in Nigeria. This book critically examines the evolving landscape of journalism education and professional practice in the country, offering valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by media professionals, educators, and students. The book is a well-researched and comprehensive resource that bridges the gap between academic scholarship and real-world media practice. It delves into crucial issues such as media ethics, press freedom, digital transformation, and the role of journalism in Nigeria’s socio-political development. The authors, who are seasoned scholars and practitioners, bring a wealth of expertise, making the text both informative and engaging.

Perpetua Ogechi Aondover
Department of Mass Communication
Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Nigeria

“Issues in Contemporary Journalism Education and Practice in Nigeria” is an essential read for journalism students, educators, policymakers, and media professionals who seek to understand and navigate the complexities of the Nigerian media landscape. It not only provides theoretical knowledge but also equips readers with practical strategies to enhance journalism education and practice. The book is an authoritative and timely work that contributes significantly to media scholarship in Nigeria, especially with the unbundling of the Mass Communication degree programme. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of journalism in the country.

Nurat Tosin Yusuf-Audu
Department of Broadcast, Film and Multimedia
University of Abuja, Nigeria

Nosa Owens-Ibie and Eric Msughter Aondover’s book is a detailed and timely exploration of trendy and current issues in journalism education and practice in Nigeria. The authors’ perspectives are unique, clever, and thorough. The book is a valuable resource for academics and students in the field of Communication and Media Studies, especially those in Journalism and Media Studies.

Dr. Marie C. Obasi
Caleb University, Nigeria

The twenty-first century is increasingly shaped by communications and media innovations. Societies and economies are now highly mediatised and digitised, like never before. There are phenomena changes in the ways global citizens communicate and interact. The era is one in which the mass media industries are highly disrupted. With mediatisation, digitalisation and audience participation in public sphere, old theories, concepts, curricula and pedagogy of communication and media studies are increasingly put to the test. Within this context, there is a paradigm shift from Mass Communication as a discipline to Communication and Media Studies, along with other highly specialised yet interrelated disciplines, taking into consideration the ongoing digital revolution harbingered by globalisation and contemporary Information Communication Technologies (ICTs). This has created the need for new inst... ructional and reading materials relevant for use by stakeholders in tertiary educational system in Nigeria. Accordingly, 'Issues in Contemporary Journalism Education and Practice in Nigeria' is a timely and most adequate response to address the felt needs of teachers and learners in universities and colleges globally. Show more

Foreword
by Professor Joseph Wilson
HOD of Mass Communication,
Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria
Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
Chapter One
Historical Antecedent of Mass Media in Nigeria
Chapter Two
Perspectives on Journalism and Nigerian Women
Chapter Three
Watchdog Journalism in Nigeria Broadcast Media
Chapter Four
Investigative Journalism
Chapter Five
Political Journalism and Reporting
Chapt... er Six
Understanding Citizen Journalism
Chapter Seven
Peace Journalism and Conflict Management
Chapter Eight
Conflict Reporting in Journalism
Chapter Nine
Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Journalism
Chapter Ten
Global Journalistic Threats
Chapter Eleven
Summary of the Book
Index Show more

Nosa Owens-Ibie, PhD, is a Professor of Communication, Media and Development at Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Nigeria. Owens-Ibie, has published in scholarly journals both local and international. He coordinated the establishment of, and serves as General Secretary of the Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN). A consultant biographer and former newspaper columnist, he has worked with WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, IOM, UNESCO, ActionAid Nigeria and other private, government and public entities.

Eric Msughter Aondover, Ph.D, is a lecturer in the Departmen... t of Mass Communication at Caleb University, Imota, Lagos. Aondover is a communication scholar specialising in Journalism and Media Studies. He has published numerous papers in national and international scholarly journals and has participated in several conferences and workshops on communication, media, and journalism. He is a member of the Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN), the African Council for Communication Education (ACCE), and the Association of Media and Communication Researchers of Nigeria (AMCRON). He is also Fellow of the Social Science Research Council (FSSRC), USA, and an Award Winner of Campus Journalism as “Syndicated Writer”, 2018 and “Book Author”, 2019. He serves as Editor for MedDocs Publishers LLC, USA, Guest Editor of Science Publishing Group (PG), New York, USA, Editor of UNISIA Journal as well as Sparkly Research Journal. Show more

Journalism Education, Media Studies, Conflict Reporting, Peace Journalism, Media and Gender, and Citizen Journalism