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Journal of Philosophy, Culture and Religion
Since 1992, when the broadcast industry was deregulated coupled with the issuing of broadcast lic... more Since 1992, when the broadcast industry was deregulated coupled with the issuing of broadcast licenses to individuals and groups, the Nigerian broadcast industry has seen a mushrooming growth of religious programs on radio and television. Borno Radio Television (BRTV) and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) are two broadcast stations situated in Maiduguri, the capital of the Nigerian state of Borno where religion forms core part of the people's culture. Islamic religious preaching forms a key part of the stations' programs especially during the annual Ramadan fasting season. The broadcasting industry regulatory body in Nigeria, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) stipulates that religious programs should not exceed a 10% of the total programs of a particular broadcast outlet. Observations have revealed that a large percentage of BRTV and NTA's airtime is allocated to Islamic preaching during the 29-or 30-day Ramadan fasting period. However, is the airtime allocated to Islamic programs in those stations within the NBC 10% limits or not? To answer this research question, a comparative analysis was made of religious programs broadcast on the two broadcast outlets in the second quarter of 2019. The data were obtained using Key Informant Interviews with 5 personnel from BRTV, NTA and NBC in Maiduguri, and relevant official documents including the stations' program schedules were reviewed. Key findings suggest that the airtime allocated to religious programs were more than the 10% limit while BRTV Maiduguri allocated more airtime to religious programs than NTA Maiduguri. Also, Islamic religious programs were allocated more airtime than programs of other religions.
Maiduguri Journal of Arts and Social Sciences (MAJASS), 2019
The paper reviewed the discourse and portrayal of terrorism on media with reference to films and ... more The paper reviewed the discourse and portrayal of terrorism on media with reference to films and how they impacted the counter-terrorism campaign. A background was laid on how schools of thoughts viewed the spread of terrorism in the 21st century as it oppose what is obtained two or three decades back. The paper reviewed historical evolution and gestation of the act of terrorism from a threat to remote communities to becoming global affair. The paper stood on three objectives which are: to review the global view of the concept of terrorism before and after 9/11 attack; to review global counter terrorism efforts and strategies and to review some notable Hollywood and Bollywood films produced on terrorism The result of the review revealed number of counter-terrorism efforts in policy and strategy at individual countries, alliances, regional collaborations and global stride; some films produced by Hollywood and Bollywood on terrorism and terrorists activities were also reviewed. It was concluded that the mobilization of military might have been recognised as not enough to curb the fast surge and spread of terrorism, thus deploying media apparatus such as films to complement the force. Number of recommendation was made to engage media especially films in the global counter-terrorism fight. It was also recommended that African film industries should be fully encouraged and supported to participate in the fight against terrorism.
Informasi, 2020
The regulation of broadcast religious programming is a critical challenge the National Broadcasti... more The regulation of broadcast religious programming is a critical challenge the National Broadcasting. However, there is a dearth of research on whether the airtime those broadcast stations allocate to Islamic programming complies with the NBC code on religious programming. This research gap formed the main research question of this study which was conducted during the second quarter of 2019. Primary data were collected using key informant interviews with five personnel from the two broadcast stations and the Maiduguri office of NBC, while secondary data were obtained through the review of official documents. Key findings showed that the airtime allocated to religious programmes exceeded the 10% NBC limit, BRTV allocated more airtime to religious programmes than NTA Maiduguri and Islamic programmes were allocated more airtime than programmes of other religions. Recommendations on how to improve compliance to NBC's regulations were offered at the end.
Journal of Philosophy, Culture and Religion
Since 1992, when the broadcast industry was deregulated coupled with the issuing of broadcast lic... more Since 1992, when the broadcast industry was deregulated coupled with the issuing of broadcast licenses to individuals and groups, the Nigerian broadcast industry has seen a mushrooming growth of religious programs on radio and television. Borno Radio Television (BRTV) and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) are two broadcast stations situated in Maiduguri, the capital of the Nigerian state of Borno where religion forms core part of the people's culture. Islamic religious preaching forms a key part of the stations' programs especially during the annual Ramadan fasting season. The broadcasting industry regulatory body in Nigeria, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) stipulates that religious programs should not exceed a 10% of the total programs of a particular broadcast outlet. Observations have revealed that a large percentage of BRTV and NTA's airtime is allocated to Islamic preaching during the 29-or 30-day Ramadan fasting period. However, is the airtime allocated to Islamic programs in those stations within the NBC 10% limits or not? To answer this research question, a comparative analysis was made of religious programs broadcast on the two broadcast outlets in the second quarter of 2019. The data were obtained using Key Informant Interviews with 5 personnel from BRTV, NTA and NBC in Maiduguri, and relevant official documents including the stations' program schedules were reviewed. Key findings suggest that the airtime allocated to religious programs were more than the 10% limit while BRTV Maiduguri allocated more airtime to religious programs than NTA Maiduguri. Also, Islamic religious programs were allocated more airtime than programs of other religions.
Maiduguri Journal of Arts and Social Sciences (MAJASS), 2019
The paper reviewed the discourse and portrayal of terrorism on media with reference to films and ... more The paper reviewed the discourse and portrayal of terrorism on media with reference to films and how they impacted the counter-terrorism campaign. A background was laid on how schools of thoughts viewed the spread of terrorism in the 21st century as it oppose what is obtained two or three decades back. The paper reviewed historical evolution and gestation of the act of terrorism from a threat to remote communities to becoming global affair. The paper stood on three objectives which are: to review the global view of the concept of terrorism before and after 9/11 attack; to review global counter terrorism efforts and strategies and to review some notable Hollywood and Bollywood films produced on terrorism The result of the review revealed number of counter-terrorism efforts in policy and strategy at individual countries, alliances, regional collaborations and global stride; some films produced by Hollywood and Bollywood on terrorism and terrorists activities were also reviewed. It was concluded that the mobilization of military might have been recognised as not enough to curb the fast surge and spread of terrorism, thus deploying media apparatus such as films to complement the force. Number of recommendation was made to engage media especially films in the global counter-terrorism fight. It was also recommended that African film industries should be fully encouraged and supported to participate in the fight against terrorism.
Informasi, 2020
The regulation of broadcast religious programming is a critical challenge the National Broadcasti... more The regulation of broadcast religious programming is a critical challenge the National Broadcasting. However, there is a dearth of research on whether the airtime those broadcast stations allocate to Islamic programming complies with the NBC code on religious programming. This research gap formed the main research question of this study which was conducted during the second quarter of 2019. Primary data were collected using key informant interviews with five personnel from the two broadcast stations and the Maiduguri office of NBC, while secondary data were obtained through the review of official documents. Key findings showed that the airtime allocated to religious programmes exceeded the 10% NBC limit, BRTV allocated more airtime to religious programmes than NTA Maiduguri and Islamic programmes were allocated more airtime than programmes of other religions. Recommendations on how to improve compliance to NBC's regulations were offered at the end.