THE IMPACT OF THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE BROADCASTING SERVICE)

Abstract

This study examines “The impact of Electronic media in the economic development of Nigeriaâ€. (A case study of Enugu State Broadcasting Service Enugu). The research work is made up of five chapters. Each of the chapters deals with a particular aspect of the research work. This research as claimed at finding the impact of electronic media in the economic development of Nigeria. Five research questions were posed. The instrument used for data collections was a questionnaire containing questions relating to the research question. The sample size used by the researcher was 70 (seventy). Responses from the respondents were presented in tables and analyzed using simple percentage. The research finding shows that ESBS Radio helped in creating impact towards the economic development of Nigeria through its advertisement programmes because Radio broadcast helps in the moral and spiritual development of the youths through different religious programmes aired through the Radio. It also find out that impacts of radio are numerous and cannot be ignored but music is the most medium where Radio make special impact because tension are reduced by music and this tension reduction helps in the economic development of Nigeria. The researcher made some recommendation and suggested some areas for further research.  

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Approval page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Table of contents
List of tables
Abstract

CHAPTER I:
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study
Statement of the problem
Purpose of the study
Scope of delimitation of the study
Significance of the study
Research Questions

CHAPTER II:
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 
Concept of the Electronic Media
Uses of Electronic Media (Radio)
Impact of Radio Broadcast 
Brief history of ESBS
Organization structure of ESBS
Roles of Media in Development of Nigeria
The Nigerian media
The role of electronic media in teaching and 
learning process
Summary of Related Literature

CHAPTER III:
RESEARCH METHODS 
Research Design
Area of the Study
Population of the Study
Sample and Sampling Technique
Instrument for Data Collection
Validation of the Instrument
Method of Data Collection
Method of data analysis
 
CHAPTER IV:
DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS
Research Question 1
Research Question 2
Research Question 3
Research Question 4
Research Question 5

CHAPTER V:
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Discussion of findings
Principal findings
Conclusions
Recommendations
Implications of the study
Suggestion for Further Studies
Limitation of the Study
REFERENCES
APPENDIX:
APPENDIX B (QUESTIONNAIRE)