by Admin | Oct 28, 2025
This study examines how patterns of media ownership and control influence the coverage of social movements in Kano State, Nigeria. Anchored on Framing Theory and Agenda-setting theory, the research investigates the relationship between ownership structures, editorial independence and the framing of social movements such as the #EndSARS protests, the 2020 palliative-looting crisis and the #JusticeForHanifa campaign. A survey design was adopted with 120 questionnaires distributed among journalists, mass communication students and media consumers in Kano; 90 valid responses (75%) were returned. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. Findings revealed that media ownership significantly influences how social movements are framed in the news. Ownership control often constrains journalistic independence, forcing reporters to align with the owner’s interests. Additionally, audiences are highly perceptive of media bias, which affects their trust in news reports. The study concludes that ownership is a key factor shaping media content in Kano. It recommends stronger professional ethics for journalists, clearer regulatory frameworks to protect editorial independence, and increased media literacy for the public to critically evaluate news sources.
by Admin | Oct 28, 2025
This study evaluated gender dynamics within cassava value chains in Benue State, Nigeria. A sample of 150 respondents was selected using a multi-stage sampling technique involving purposive, stratified, and simple random sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that women made up 58.7% of the workforce and dominate labor-intensive tasks such as planting, weeding, and post-harvest processing. Despite their central role, only 48% of/ women own farmland and 55.3% lack access to credit, limiting their capacity to scale production. Prior studies have described women’s participation but failed to quantify its impact or explore the institutional and cultural constraints that reinforce gender disparities. Chi-square analysis (X² = 165.04, p < 0.05) confirmed significant gender-task segmentation, with men leading land preparation and women concentrated in post-harvest roles. Regression results showed that female-led farms achieved higher yields (β = +0.82, p = 0.03), especially when supported by training (β = +1.10, p = 0.001), improved varieties (β = +0.95, p = 0.005), and education (β = +0.35, p = 0.016). These findings therefore, highlight the urgent need for gender-responsive policies that strengthen women’s access to land, credit, training, and leadership key drivers of equitable and productive agricultural development. Inclusive interventions that expand women’s access to resources, education, and institutional support are essential for advancing gender equity and accelerating agricultural development in Nigeria.
by Admin | Oct 28, 2025
Intestinal helminth infections continue to constitute a major public health concern, particularly in tropical and developing nations where poor sanitation and unsafe water persist. School-aged children are the most affected group due to frequent environmental exposure and inadequate hygiene practices.
