IMPLICATIONS OF MASS MEDIA CENSORSHIP ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY

  • C. E AKABOGU
Keywords: government censorship, media audience in Nigeria, Mass media censorship

Abstract

The paper examined the implications of mass media censorship (scrutiny) on the individual and the Nigerian public. The paper discussed the two main types of censorship, self-censorship and government censorship. Cases of media censorship in the Nigeria contemporary society revealed that censorship by the government was usually accompanied by stiff penalties such as imprisonment, proscription of press houses and even death ofthejournalist. The study revealed that media audience in Nigeria are denied useful information that may help them in making informed decisions. The middle and upper classes are therefore compelled to source their information need from international media. The negative impact of this exposure to foreign media on the individual and other family members cannot be overlooked. Mass media censorship has negative and positive effects 011 the individual and the Nigerian public.

Published
2020-06-30
How to Cite
AKABOGU, C. E. (2020). IMPLICATIONS OF MASS MEDIA CENSORSHIP ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY. University of Nigeria Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication Studies , 1(1). Retrieved from https://www.journal.ijcunn.com/index.php/IJC/article/view/83
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