Public Broadcasting For Nation Building: The Radio Nigeria Example

Publication Details

Publication Date

10/09/2026

Volume / Issue

Vol 1, Issue 4 (2026)

Article No.

082

Journal

British Journal of Contemporary Research

DOI

https://doi.org/10.67693/BJCR-MK9FFUSL

Received

21 Aug 2026

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137

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116

Abstract

With the proliferation of private radio stations across Nigeria and the rise of commercial radio transmission across the country, there are now over six hundred radio stations. While this is a welcoming development, most of the radio stations were largely established for commercial purpose while others were established for the needs of a particular group in the society. This trend leaves many with great concern, as there is need for fair, balanced and professional radio broadcasting to cater for the general well-being of Nigerians. This paper beams a searchlight into the area of professionalism, balanced and fair radio broadcasting of the Radio Nigeria programmes, which have created additional entertainment radio stations across the country for community development purpose. The researchers applied the content analysis method to x-ray the kinds of programmes Radio Nigeria is broadcasting, and they examine their impact in the society. The study uses a descriptive content analysis to discuss the variables of awareness, education, enlightenment and empowerment programmes. The paper is underpinned by the development media theory, and recommends that commercial radio stations should, in the area of inclusive programming, emulate programme patterns of Radio Nigeria, in the area of inclusive programming.

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