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International Conference for the Arts and Social Sciences, IJAS, Harvard University. , 2012

The study explores changing identity in cyberspace and its implication with specific focus on the... more The study explores changing identity in cyberspace and its implication with specific focus on the types of fake identities online, how anonymity in online interactions influence the construction and expression of social identity, the implications of identity fluidity and multiplicity in cyberspace for individual well-being and social relationships, how communities and social media platforms influence the formation and maintenance of collective identities, and the policy implications of fake identities online on safety and security of users and nations. The qualitative study relied on secondary literature, drawing themes from the crux of the study, which is changing identity in cyberspace. The study found the following common types of online identities-Some common fake identities prevalent online are Pseudonymous Impersonation, catfishing, sockpuppetry, identity theft, anonymity and deindividuation, role playing, phishing, Fake Reviews and Testimonials. The study found that anonymity offers users opportunities for exploration and self-expression and can lead to the development of a more authentic collective identity it also poses challenges related to accountability and authenticity. Fluidity and multiplicity of identity in cyberspace offer opportunities for personal growth and diverse social connections, but also pose challenges related to authenticity, accountability, and the stability of social relationships, but it can also result in negative behaviors, such as trolling and harassment, which can undermine the sense of community. Lastly, by implementing robust identity verification technologies, establishing clear legal frameworks, and fostering international cooperation, policymakers can mitigate the risks associated with fake identities and enhance the security of users and nations in the digital age.

Journal of Media Culture and Communication, Dec 25, 2023

Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 2023

Although the nexus between digital democracy and democratization has been a subject of increasing... more Although the nexus between digital democracy and democratization has been a subject of increasing global attention, scholarly research on the extent to which elections technologies contribute to democratic consolidation, particularly in emerging and diverse democracies still remain limited in scope. More fundamental is the cumulative cases of elections technologies failure in Africa, specifically, Nigeria and the derailment of democratization in turn. A significant part of the argument has been to link such technological failures in elections, digital democracy and its impact on democratization to social-technical factors or technical glitches without recourse to the political ecosystem. This paper therefore departs from that argumentation, proposing that the prevailing empirical realities do not correlate with such school of thought that technical glitches are responsible for failure of digital democracy and de-democratization. But rather, underpins regime type - the hubris of electoral autocracy, partisan EMBs and ethnic-charged political rivalry as factors undercutting digital democracy and democratization in Nigeria and other transitional democracies around the globe. The paper consequently drums up support for tightening of global institutional laws on elections technologies and digital democracy in order to ignite a break-neck speed of democratization.
Keywords: Nigerian elections, Digital democracy, Electoral autocracy, Elections integrity, Technological failures.

JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (BUJMASS), 2023

Media is central to building trust between institutions. The reason its information conveyance ro... more Media is central to building trust between institutions. The reason its information conveyance roles, which often gives it a binary view of situations. Binary in the sense of its helicopter overview of issues, ahead of the presentation, or relaying to an anonymous and heterogeneous audience. Within that context, it may impact the conditions of the relationship between parties in institutional interaction, either by fostering understanding or creating disaffection. This can happen more if there are limitations in responsibilities, opening the ground for media judgments, often primed to be critical. The critical disposition of the media is taken-for-granted, for its expected role in x-raying issues, through a pedestal of dispassion, or on an objectivity framework. Institutions are likely to evade negative media scrutiny, if they are salutary in outputs, in line with their mandates, and could court fierce overview, if otherwise. While this does not mean that the media is immaculate, it envisages the role of an ombudsman for the media, which at once privileges partnership and collaboration, if institutions, abstract or actual, are to meet their growth and development objectives. In this paper, however, how can the media engender trust between the police and the public? But first is a focus on the method of data collection.
Keywords: Media, Police, Institutions, Observations, Discourse Analysis.

The Study explored Radio Listening habits of students of higher institutions in Kaduna State whic... more The Study explored Radio Listening habits of students of higher institutions in Kaduna State which is informed by the increasing relevance of radio in the digital age despite the competition posed by other media as well as the growing interest in research on radio usage among students of higher institutions of learning. Specifically, the study investigates what motivate students of higher institutions in Kaduna State to listen to radio; the type of ra dio programmes they prefer; their preferred device for listening; the frequency of listenership, and the gratification they derive from listening. The study employed survey and studied 220 respondents as sample from select five higher institutions

MKAR JOURNAL ARTICLE, 2017

This paper is entitled: Encouraging Agricultural Practice at the Grass Roots as an Option for Fig... more This paper is entitled: Encouraging Agricultural Practice at the Grass Roots as an Option for Fighting Economic Recession in Nigeria: A Communication Approach. Before the discovery of oil in the 70s, Nigeria's economy was based on agriculture. The discovery of oil, however, changed the situation as the attention of both the government and Nigerians was shifted more to the oil. Due to the current fall in the prices of oil in the global market, however, Nigeria is facing economic recession. This has imposed so much hardship on Nigerians. In many states, governors, apart from irregular payment of salaries, are threatening to cut down the salaries of their workers. Life is unbearable despite Nigeria claiming to be the largest economy in Africa. This paper has, therefore, in order to fight the recession, advocated a return to agriculture in Nigeria. The paper noted that since majority of farmers are rural dwellers, information managers at the grass root could play a very big role in this regard.

Kaduna Journal of Postgraduate Research, 2018