Papers by fredrick wilson
Noble International Journal of Social Sciences Research
The humanitarian crises in north east Nigeria has gained prominence across the globe and the medi... more The humanitarian crises in north east Nigeria has gained prominence across the globe and the media are awashed with disturbing reports, particularly on the activities of Boko Haram. Therefore, this research examines pictorial portrayal of humanitarian crisis in north east Nigeria by Daily Trust and Thisday newspapers. The objectives of the study are to identify issues of humanitarian crises, portrayed in the Daily Trust and Thisday newspapers; identify types of pictures newspapers used in portraying humanitarian crises in Northeast Nigeria; examine the ways Daily Trust and Thisday newspapers used photographs to portray humanitarian crises in North East Nigeria; examine the kind of pictorial frames used by Daily Trust and Thisday newspapers in the coverage of the humanitarian issues in north east. Findings of the study revealed that although various pictures were used by diverse media reports, both Daily Trust and Thisday newspapers were able to present different angles to the story ...
Humanitarian communications has broadly empowered human interaction and mutual understanding with... more Humanitarian communications has broadly empowered human interaction and mutual understanding within circles and arenas of conflict and disasters. How information is communicated and received during crises is imperative. With peace seriously going on extinction around the world and the growth of countless humanitarian organizations, the need to explore communication is imperative going by the relevance of information, mutual understanding and its knowledge to victims of armed conflict and natural disasters, This paper explained in detail the concept of humanitarian communications, types of humanitarian communications, and how to design effective communication plan for smooth and effective operations of humanitarian actors within humanitarian circle.
Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, 2019
The study was conducted to comparatively analyze the patronage of social and conventional media a... more The study was conducted to comparatively analyze the patronage of social and conventional media among students; a case study of University of Maiduguri. The study is significant because it helped in unveiling the paradigm shift in respect of social and conventional media patronage. The objectives of the study are to examine the level of patronage of conventional and social media by students of University of Maiduguri, to find out the reasons for the preference of either social or conventional media by University of Maiduguri students, to determine the reliance of the students on either social media or conventional media. Uses and gratification theory was adopted as philosophical guide. Survey was the research method used, with questionnaire as instrument that was purposively distributed among 200 respondents. The survey established that patronage of media (either social or conventional) among students is absolutely positive. Simply put, every student patronizes either social or conv...
The survey examined the use of ICT in disaster risk management a case study of NEMA Borno state. ... more The survey examined the use of ICT in disaster risk management a case study of NEMA Borno state. The objectives of the study are: to ascertain the use and level of application of ICTs for disaster risk management, to Identify the types of ICT NEMA uses for disaster risk management, assess the specific areas of ICT application for disaster risk management, to examine the effectiveness of effective of the use of ICT in disaster risk management, to Identify the challenges in the application of ICT for disaster risk management in NEMA. The study was situated within diffusion of innovation theory and reviewed related literature thematically. The entire staffs of NEMA (90) formed the population of the study. Purposive sampling technique was used in selecting 60 samples out of the population for analysis as it is needless and time wasting to study the whole population. The study found that NEMA like any other disaster risk management agencies globally is not left out in the effort towards adopting and utilization of ICT in disaster risk management in its own domain. Some of the ICT facilities such as digital camera, Computer and mobile phones have gained effective penetration in terms of utilization by the Agency for disaster risk management. Interestingly, even sophisticated technology like the GIS is been used by the Agency, which is a positive development in terms of being up to date facility wise. Although there are several challenges bedevilling NEMA in effectively utilizing ICT for disaster risk management, the challenges have not hindered the use of available technology for disaster risk management. This goes to show that the use of ICT for disaster risk management in the 21st century is a necessity for purpose of efficiency and timely disaster risk management. Much needs to be done to ensure that NEMA fully benefits from the several opportunities tied to ICT in disaster risk management. The study recommends that Government should adequately fund and meet ICT requirements of NEMA to enable it effectively deploy ICT for disaster risk management. The agency should constantly train its staff and organise refresher courses for its staff on the latest ICT and there uses for disaster risk management.
Social Media, Violent Extremism, Conflict and Terrorism in Nigeria
The increasing rate of violent extremism, conflict and terrorism has become a major challenge for... more The increasing rate of violent extremism, conflict and terrorism has become a major challenge for many societies today. The fact that human lives and fundamental human rights are threatened by the growth of the phenomena which make the issue more complex and affront to peace. As records of destruction of lives and properties constantly appreciate, the popular narrative points at the adoption and use of social media as key contributory factors propelling violent extremism, conflict and terrorism. Since it has been established that terrorism, conflict and violent extremism are intertwined and cannot exist and thrive independently and that social media creates a firm platform for them to be firmly grounded globally. This paper explored the nexus between the concept of social media, violent extremism, conflict and terrorism highlighting the role of the mass media in the discourse. The paper traced historically how these terms have pose a threat globally to security with a closer look on...
Global media journal, 2019
The study was conducted to measure the effect of fake news on Nigeria’s democracy within the prem... more The study was conducted to measure the effect of fake news on Nigeria’s democracy within the premise of freedom of expression. The study was anchored on four objectives to find out the rate of the spread of fake news among Nigerians on both social and conventional media; to examine the perception of media audience on fake news and abuse of freedom of expression; to find out the effect of fake news on Nigeria’s democracy; to determine measures that can be adopted in combating fake news The study selected purposive sampling and surveyed 60 social media user from Borno and Yobe (i.e 30 from each of the two states) and administered questionnaire. The study found that majority of the respondents contributes in the information sharing system of media cycle. The study found that that despite the awareness of fake news among the respondents, there is limited alertness with regard to sensitivity of verifying information before sharing. The study also found that politics and crisis suffer mor...
International Journal of Media, Journalism and Mass Communications
History has it that before the advent of radio, television and newspaper, distribution of informa... more History has it that before the advent of radio, television and newspaper, distribution of information was narrow and slow. This not with standing is attributed to the socioeconomic structure of the society. Even after the advent of conventional media, the patronage remained economically driven and motivated. This means, affording television set, radio set and purchasing newspaper is highly concentrated in the hands of economically viable audience. The eventuality played significant role on the audience of mass media. As technology grew to a strong level, the conventional media access became cheaper. For instance, radio became the most ubiquitous communication gadget mainly because of the countless mediums through which its signals can be accessed. Today, mobile phones, cars, tricycle and other vehicles are now embedded with radio decoders. This tells of how available
Journal of analogue and digital communication Volume 4 Issue 1, 2019
The increasing rate of violent extremism, conflict and terrorism has of late and of recent become... more The increasing rate of violent extremism, conflict and terrorism has of late and of recent become a phenomenon of concern across the globe. Many deaths, destruction of properties have been attributed to terrorist activities. The popular believe is, terrorism, conflict and violent extremism are intertwined and do not exist and thrive independently, thus many factors have been attributed to their growth of which social media is one. This paper explored the nexus between the concept of Social media, terrorism, violent extremism and conflict, highlighting the role of the mass media in the discourse. The paper traced historically how these terms have pose a threat globally to security with a closer look on the Nigerian sovereign entity in particular.
An Assessment of Media Coverage of Anti-Corruption Campaigns by the Buhari Administation in 2016: A Study of the Nation and Daily Trust Newspaper
Journal of Mass Communication & Journalism
Journal of Humanities and Education Development
The study was conducted to measure the perception of electronic examination among undergraduate s... more The study was conducted to measure the perception of electronic examination among undergraduate students of University of Maiduguri. It was orchestrated on three specific objectives; to find out the perception of the students regarding the introduction of e-exam; to examine the perception of the students regarding e-exam as means of assessment; to examine the negative and positive perception of the students regarding the appropriateness of facilities, timing and format of question. The study employed the propositions of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to explain students' knowledge, acceptance and perception. The research used quantitative research method and survey methodology, using Questionnaire as instruments for data collection. The study purposely selected 200 students and found that majority of the students believe e-examination is better than the pen-paper examination. Majority of the students perceive electronic examination as an easy process. The study also found that the electronic examination is not suitable for every course to majority of the students. Majority of the respondents are against the format of the questions being asked via electronic examination. The study concluded that the introduction of eexamination in University of Maiduguri was a success despite having few challenges. The students perceived the new system as better means of assessment than pen-paper, even though they expressed dissatisfaction with the format of questions, examination timing and its suitability for some courses. It was recommended that the University of Maiduguri need to review the implementation of the new examination system in order to examine its suitability to all courses. Technical failures and limitation should be checked to improve effectiveness of the conduct of the examinations.
Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology
This research investigates social media effect on the spelling abilities of students of Federal C... more This research investigates social media effect on the spelling abilities of students of Federal College of Education Yola. The study is significant because it helped in unveiling the negative effect of social media on students spelling abilities. The intents of the study are to examine the effect of social media on the student’s spelling ability, to find out the nature of effect social media have on students spelling ability, to determine the number of hours spent by students on social networking activities every day and to determine how social media usage has affected students spelling ability. The social learning theory was adopted as the theoretical framework. Survey was the research method used, using questionnaire as the instrument which was conveniently and accidentally distributed among respondents in the levels. The study established that virtual platforms (social media) have negative effects on the spelling ability of students. Students expend excessive period on social med...
Journal of Humanities and Education Development
The study was conducted to measure the perception of electronic examination among undergraduate s... more The study was conducted to measure the perception of electronic examination among undergraduate students of University of Maiduguri. It was orchestrated on three specific objectives; to find out the perception of the students regarding the introduction of e-exam; to examine the perception of the students regarding e-exam as means of assessment; to examine the negative and positive perception of the students regarding the appropriateness of facilities, timing and format of question. The study employed the propositions of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to explain students' knowledge, acceptance and perception. The research used quantitative research method and survey methodology, using Questionnaire as instruments for data collection. The study purposely selected 200 students and found that majority of the students believe e-examination is better than the pen-paper examination. Majority of the students perceive electronic examination as an easy process. The study also found that the electronic examination is not suitable for every course to majority of the students. Majority of the respondents are against the format of the questions being asked via electronic examination. The study concluded that the introduction of eexamination in University of Maiduguri was a success despite having few challenges. The students perceived the new system as better means of assessment than pen-paper, even though they expressed dissatisfaction with the format of questions, examination timing and its suitability for some courses. It was recommended that the University of Maiduguri need to review the implementation of the new examination system in order to examine its suitability to all courses. Technical failures and limitation should be checked to improve effectiveness of the conduct of the examinations.
Journal of Humanities and Education Development
The study was conducted to measure the perception of electronic examination among undergraduate s... more The study was conducted to measure the perception of electronic examination among undergraduate students of University of Maiduguri. It was orchestrated on three specific objectives; to find out the perception of the students regarding the introduction of e-exam; to examine the perception of the students regarding e-exam as means of assessment; to examine the negative and positive perception of the students regarding the appropriateness of facilities, timing and format of question. The study employed the propositions of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to explain students' knowledge, acceptance and perception. The research used quantitative research method and survey methodology, using Questionnaire as instruments for data collection. The study purposely selected 200 students and found that majority of the students believe e-examination is better than the pen-paper examination. Majority of the students perceive electronic examination as an easy process. The study also found that the electronic examination is not suitable for every course to majority of the students. Majority of the respondents are against the format of the questions being asked via electronic examination. The study concluded that the introduction of eexamination in University of Maiduguri was a success despite having few challenges. The students perceived the new system as better means of assessment than pen-paper, even though they expressed dissatisfaction with the format of questions, examination timing and its suitability for some courses. It was recommended that the University of Maiduguri need to review the implementation of the new examination system in order to examine its suitability to all courses. Technical failures and limitation should be checked to improve effectiveness of the conduct of the examinations.
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2019
The study was conducted to comparatively analyze the patronage of social and conventional media a... more The study was conducted to comparatively analyze the patronage of social and conventional media among students; a case
study of University of Maiduguri. The study is significant because it helped in unveiling the paradigm shift in respect of
social and conventional media patronage. The objectives of the study are to examine the level of patronage of conventional
and social media by students of University of Maiduguri, to find out the reasons for the preference of either social or
conventional media by University of Maiduguri students, to determine the reliance of the students on either social media
or conventional media. Uses and gratification theory was adopted as philosophical guide. Survey was the research method
used, with questionnaire as instrument that was purposively distributed among 200 respondents. The survey established
that patronage of media (either social or conventional) among students is absolutely positive. Simply put, every student
patronizes either social or conventional media. Social media has higher level of patronage compared to the conventional
media among the students and their patronage. There is high commitment of the students to the type of media they patronize.
According to this finding, the higher number obtained from patronage of social media influence level of commitment in this
finding. This further means that degree of patronage of social media is higher than conventional media. The amount of time
audience allocates to the patronage of media either social or conventional is huge. This finding is also influenced by the first
finding regarding the number of those that patronize conventional and social media. This means the amount of time spent
on social media is higher than the conventional media by the students. There is exorbitant preference to the social media
than conventional media. There is still significant number of audience who prefer the conventional media to social media.
Audiences prefer conventional media because of accuracy and reliability of information. Professionalism and standard
in ethics, spelling and grammar are also influential reason on their preference of conventional media. Audiences prefer
social media for instant messages and updates found on the platforms. However, interactivity and participatory nature play
significant role on their preference of social media. Each of the media influence its audience based peculiar characteristic
and features which pilot the level of patronage. Because some like more interactivity and participation, the social media
is waxing strong in this respect while the conventional media keep soaring higher among those who prefer reliable and
accurate information that been professionally verified. Most of the audiences rely on information they receive from the social
media even though significant number (39.5%) still doubt the reliability of such information. Almost all audiences rely on
conventional media. The number (6%) of those who do not rely on such information is less or no significance. The degrees
of reliance vary across the audience.
Global Media Journal, 2019
The study was conducted to measure the effect of fake news on Nigeria’s democracy within the prem... more The study was conducted to measure the effect of fake news on Nigeria’s democracy within the premise of freedom of expression. The study was anchored on four objectives to find out the rate of the spread of fake news among Nigerians on both social and conventional media; to examine the perception of media audience on fake news and abuse of freedom of expression; to find out the effect of fake news on Nigeria’s democracy; to determine measures that can be adopted in combating fake news The study selected purposive sampling and surveyed 60 social media user from Borno and Yobe (i.e 30 from each of the two states) and administered questionnaire. The study found that the majority of the respondents contributes in the information sharing system of media cycle. The study found that that despite the awareness of fake news among the respondents, there is limited alertness with regard to sensitivity of verifying information before sharing. The study also found that politics and crisis suffer more fake news than any other nature. The study found that fake news is still crucial because there are rounds of perceptions that influence its nature and thus its spread. The study also found that the respondents have negative perception about the extent to which fake news can affect democracy and democratic system of governance. The study recommends that awareness should be created so as to enlighten people who use the social media to avoid spreading unverified information and that other social media platform should copy from Twitter in restricting number of text user can post and identification of a verified account.
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Papers by fredrick wilson
study of University of Maiduguri. The study is significant because it helped in unveiling the paradigm shift in respect of
social and conventional media patronage. The objectives of the study are to examine the level of patronage of conventional
and social media by students of University of Maiduguri, to find out the reasons for the preference of either social or
conventional media by University of Maiduguri students, to determine the reliance of the students on either social media
or conventional media. Uses and gratification theory was adopted as philosophical guide. Survey was the research method
used, with questionnaire as instrument that was purposively distributed among 200 respondents. The survey established
that patronage of media (either social or conventional) among students is absolutely positive. Simply put, every student
patronizes either social or conventional media. Social media has higher level of patronage compared to the conventional
media among the students and their patronage. There is high commitment of the students to the type of media they patronize.
According to this finding, the higher number obtained from patronage of social media influence level of commitment in this
finding. This further means that degree of patronage of social media is higher than conventional media. The amount of time
audience allocates to the patronage of media either social or conventional is huge. This finding is also influenced by the first
finding regarding the number of those that patronize conventional and social media. This means the amount of time spent
on social media is higher than the conventional media by the students. There is exorbitant preference to the social media
than conventional media. There is still significant number of audience who prefer the conventional media to social media.
Audiences prefer conventional media because of accuracy and reliability of information. Professionalism and standard
in ethics, spelling and grammar are also influential reason on their preference of conventional media. Audiences prefer
social media for instant messages and updates found on the platforms. However, interactivity and participatory nature play
significant role on their preference of social media. Each of the media influence its audience based peculiar characteristic
and features which pilot the level of patronage. Because some like more interactivity and participation, the social media
is waxing strong in this respect while the conventional media keep soaring higher among those who prefer reliable and
accurate information that been professionally verified. Most of the audiences rely on information they receive from the social
media even though significant number (39.5%) still doubt the reliability of such information. Almost all audiences rely on
conventional media. The number (6%) of those who do not rely on such information is less or no significance. The degrees
of reliance vary across the audience.
study of University of Maiduguri. The study is significant because it helped in unveiling the paradigm shift in respect of
social and conventional media patronage. The objectives of the study are to examine the level of patronage of conventional
and social media by students of University of Maiduguri, to find out the reasons for the preference of either social or
conventional media by University of Maiduguri students, to determine the reliance of the students on either social media
or conventional media. Uses and gratification theory was adopted as philosophical guide. Survey was the research method
used, with questionnaire as instrument that was purposively distributed among 200 respondents. The survey established
that patronage of media (either social or conventional) among students is absolutely positive. Simply put, every student
patronizes either social or conventional media. Social media has higher level of patronage compared to the conventional
media among the students and their patronage. There is high commitment of the students to the type of media they patronize.
According to this finding, the higher number obtained from patronage of social media influence level of commitment in this
finding. This further means that degree of patronage of social media is higher than conventional media. The amount of time
audience allocates to the patronage of media either social or conventional is huge. This finding is also influenced by the first
finding regarding the number of those that patronize conventional and social media. This means the amount of time spent
on social media is higher than the conventional media by the students. There is exorbitant preference to the social media
than conventional media. There is still significant number of audience who prefer the conventional media to social media.
Audiences prefer conventional media because of accuracy and reliability of information. Professionalism and standard
in ethics, spelling and grammar are also influential reason on their preference of conventional media. Audiences prefer
social media for instant messages and updates found on the platforms. However, interactivity and participatory nature play
significant role on their preference of social media. Each of the media influence its audience based peculiar characteristic
and features which pilot the level of patronage. Because some like more interactivity and participation, the social media
is waxing strong in this respect while the conventional media keep soaring higher among those who prefer reliable and
accurate information that been professionally verified. Most of the audiences rely on information they receive from the social
media even though significant number (39.5%) still doubt the reliability of such information. Almost all audiences rely on
conventional media. The number (6%) of those who do not rely on such information is less or no significance. The degrees
of reliance vary across the audience.