In Nigeria, communication is top-down and not bottom-up in the sense that what the government says is what is passed down to the citizens and the citizen’s voice is not heard.

Telecommunications in Nigeria include newspapers, radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet. These are several ways by which information is passed.

In earlier times, people employ the use of the newspaper to pass information in a printed form. Then the introduction of radio in a radio set and the network of federal government-owned national, regional, and state radio stations; roughly 40 state government-owned radio stations typically carry their own programs

For television stations nearly 70 federal government-owned national and regional TV stations; all 36 states operate TV stations; several private TV stations operational; cable and satellite TV subscription services are available in Nigeria’s media scene is one of the most vibrant in Africa.

Newspapers, television, and radio remain the most important medium of mass communication and information, with Social media rapidly emerging as the next big medium. International broadcasters, including the BBC, are popular. TV viewing is concentrated in urban areas.

Written By Adeluwoye Comfort Eniola Obinwannem News