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An Appraisal Of Freedom Of Information Act In Nigeria
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1.3 Objectives of Study
The study seeks to among other things:
Examine the level of awareness among journalist in Nigeria on the FOIA.
Determine the extent to which the FOIA can aid media practice towards a fair, balanced, accurate and objective reporting.
Ascertain the seeming challenges to the maximization of the FOIA in Nigeria.
Find out if the FOIA will truly guarantee “unfettered†access to government-held information among journalists in Nigeria.
Find out if the act will make journalism more promising, especially in determining what or what not to report.
1.4 Research Questions
1. What is the level of awareness among journalists in Nigeria on the FOIA?
2. To what extent can the FOIA aid media practice towards a fair, balanced, accurate and object reporting?
3. What are the seeming impediments to the effective maximization of the FOIA in Nigeria?
4. Will the FOIA truly guarantee “unfettered†access to government-held information among journalists in Nigeria?
5. Will the act make journalism more promising especially in determining what or what not to report?
1.5 Hypotheses of the study
Ho: FOIA does not have a significant impact on the media practice towards a fair, balanced, accurate and objective reporting
H1: FOIA have a significant impact on the media practice towards a fair, balanced, accurate and objective reporting
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The purpose of this work was to do an evaluative study of the Freedom of Information Act and media practice in Nigeria. The survey research method was adopted. To this end, the researcher issued 220 copies of the questionnaire to randomly selected journalists, broadcasters, advertisers, editors and lecturers in Port Harcourt metropolis. Interviews were also conducted to guide the study development. Simple percentage and tables were used for data analysis. While the study used the development med ... Continue reading---
