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Drama and Social Change in Ola Rotimi's Hopes of the Living Dead
(Jos Journal of Theatre, Arts and Film, 2016-01) Abugh, Alfred Bem
The primordial task of the dramatist as a catalyst for social change is likened to that of a journalist, whose job is to source for information from all corners of the society. The dramatist processes this information and presents them to the society, unveiling the conflicts and tensions in the society and of course stimulating members of the public into redefining their steps for meaningful development to occur. Dramatic literature has played afunctional role towards this end; it provides relevant suggestions for the betterment of the nation. In this paper; an assessment of Ola Rotimi's Hopes of the Living Dead is carried out to see the potency of the drama medium for instructing, correcting, educating and mobilizing the people into taking proactive measures that could bring forth growth and development in all facets of the nation for the attainment of a responsible and responsive nationhood.
Blind Hatred and Religious Intolerance in Nigeria: Comparing the Biblical Saul and Yerima Musa in Heart of Stone
(Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Studies, 2020-07) Nguvugher, Chentu Dauda; Abugh, Bem Alfred
That blind hatred has led to the destruction of many lives and properties in Nigeria is a statement of fact. Today, violence is the new "norm' in Nigeria as the circles of revenge continue to span. This paper compares the religious bigotry and intolerance exemplified by the Biblical Saul and Yerima Musa in Heart of Stone and concludes, unfortunately, that religious intolerance continues to characterise Christian-Muslim relations in Nigeria with attendant consequences. No society progresses without tolerance and the accommodation of people other than yourself. Consequently, Nigeria can only reach her potentials when blind hatred and religious intolerance that has bedevilled our cooperate coexistence is jettisoned for a more human coexistence.
Analyzing the Determinants of Credit Risk for Deposit Money Banks in Southern Nigeria (A Case of South-West Nigeria)
(Journal of Management Science & Career Development, 2022-12) Adamu, Daniel K
This study is on analyzing the determinants of credit risk in Nigerian Deposit Money Banks (DMBs). The study employed secondary data, sought from the financial statements of the banks from 2011-2020 and adopted the specific variables and macroeconomic variables thereof. The data were measured with panel data regression method. The findings revealed that Loan Loss Provision/Total Loan, Total Loan/Asset Ratio, Gross Domestic Product Growth, and Inflation had a positive and significant relationship. The results also showed that Bank Liquidity and Capital Adequacy Ratio had a negative and significant relationship. In line with the outcome of the study, it is thus recommended among others that banks’ management should endeavor to develop rigorous and robust credit policies that will enable efficient and effective assessment of the creditworthiness of banks’ customers.
Assessing the Impact of social media on Mainstream Media: A Study of Jay FM 101.9 Jos
(Jos Journal of Media and Communication Studies, 2025-09) Wunuke, Danjuma; Mammoh, Buetsen Maurice; Ashiekpe, James Aondowase
This study investigates the impact of social media on mainstream broadcasting, using Jay FM 101.9 Jos as a case study. The primary objective is to examine how social media platforms have influenced audience engagement practices and the station's overall business model. A survey research design was employed, utilizing an online questionnaire administered to all 42 staff members of Jay FM 101.9, who constituted the study population. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency distributions and percentage tables. Findings reveal that social media has significantly reshaped audience interaction, content dissemination, and feedback mechanisms, leading to both challenges and opportunities for traditional broadcast operations. The study concludes that while social media has partially contributed to the station's business sustainability, its integration remains limited by resource constraints and strategic adaptation. Therefore, the study recommends the development of diversified digital business models to strengthen operational efficiency and ensure long-term competitiveness within Nigeria's evolving media landscape.
Assessment of the Influence of Broadcast Media Decision-Making Determinants on News Content Selection and Public Opinion Formation in Nigeria
(Journal of Contempolary Communication, 2014-05) Ugande, Gabriel Bundekaan; Ashiekpe, James Aondowase
The paper assessed the influence of broadcast media decision-making determinants on news content selection and public opinion formation in Nigeria. This was aimed at ascertaining the salient factors that influence and shape broadcast news content in Nigeria besides the journalistic criteria, finding out the reasons permeating the influence of the factors during the news selection process, and how such influences affect Nigerians' perceptions of the broadcast media and opinion regarding issues reported as well as influence of such perception on public opinion formation and democratic participation in Nigeria. Survey was employed as the research methodology with questionnaire as the instrument. The findings show that ownership interest, organizational orientation, personal biases of the reporters, commercial interests of the stations, sensitivity to the culture of media audiences, relationship with news sources, and the event itself are the factors that influence news content selection decision-making other than the journalistic criteria. Further findings reveal that news selection, the broadcast media news content selection decision-making, is a complex process that takes into account an array of factors ranging from partisan affiliation of ownership, business interest of the media organisations, personal interests of reporters, poor remuneration and welfare amongst others, The study also found that as a result of the interplay of the determinants, the audiences have different views of public issues in Nigeria and their opinions regarding the state of affairs also differ Based On the findings, the study concludes that the Nigerian broadcast[ media need re-orientation. As a result. enhanced monitoring and regulation by the NBC amongst others are recommended by rh e study.