JOURNALISTIC CODE OF ETHICS AMONG BROADCAST JOURNALISTS

Bartholomew Terfa Dansoho

ISBN 10: 6207844378 / ISBN 13: 9786207844371

Editore: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Jul 2024, 2024

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Neuware -This study examines journalism ethics and practices in Nigeria, aiming to identify challenges and opportunities for enhancing ethical journalism. Using a qualitative methodology, including literature review and comparative analysis with Britain and the USA, it evaluates ethical practices through Aristotle's 'Golden Mean.' Findings show that while global ethical principles are acknowledged, their application varies. Nigeria faces ethical challenges like ownership influences, government control, and frequent violations. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) often prioritizes national interest over independent journalism. Recommendations include comprehensive ethics training for journalists, stronger regulatory frameworks, and promoting independent journalism to foster a responsible media landscape in Nigeria and beyond.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

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• Titolo: JOURNALISTIC CODE OF ETHICS AMONG BROADCAST JOURNALISTS
• Editore: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Jul 2024
• Data di pubblicazione: 2024
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 6207844378
• ISBN 13: 9786207844371
• Rilegatura: Taschenbuch
• Condizione: Neu
• Dimensioni: 220 L x 150 A x 4 P (millimetri) 220 millimetri di larghezza per 150 millimetri di altezza per 4 millimetri di profondità
• Peso: 107 grammi

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This study examines journalism ethics and practices in Nigeria, aiming to identify challenges and opportunities for enhancing ethical journalism. Using a qualitative methodology, including literature review and comparative analysis with Britain and the USA, it evaluates ethical practices through Aristotle's 'Golden Mean.' Findings show that while global ethical principles are acknowledged, their application varies. Nigeria faces ethical challenges like ownership influences, government control, and frequent violations. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) often prioritizes national interest over independent journalism. Recommendations include comprehensive ethics training for journalists, stronger regulatory frameworks, and promoting independent journalism to foster a responsible media landscape in Nigeria and beyond.