Influence of State Control on Media Operations in Nigeria
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2023
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RUN Contemporary Journal of Politics and Administration
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The mass media in every state is a reflection of the system of governance in such state. However, some governments exercise total control on the media, using tools such as repressive laws and policies amongst others. This paper focused on the instruments of direct state control on the media by the government and its influence on media economics in Nigeria. Deregulation of the broadcast industry, repressive laws, and policies were identified as factors that led to either the sanctioning, fining or closure of some media organisations in recent times. It was concluded that direct control of the press by the government in power can influence media economics as the press becomes dependent on media owners and can be affected when there is an existing policy that places a barrier on profit making. The implication is that the demand and supply of news is greatly affected, portraying news as a commodity that could be bought.