Publisher: Centre For Social Science Research, Enugu

The Need For Freedom of Information

Linda Anyalebechi
KEYWORDS: Information, press, communicate

ABSTRACT:

The paper examined the need for freedom of information in the practice of journalism. The Nigerian perspective was extensively discussed. Press across the globe ought to disseminate information to the masses without fear of being victimized. However freedom of information is impaired in many countries of the world, Nigeria inclusive. The paper made a broad overview of the freedom of information Act. The challenges of the media in implementing the FOI Act were also highlighted. Useful recommendations were proffered to assuage the problem.



OTHER ITEMS THAT MIGHT INTEREST YOU
Gender Differences In Information Seeking Behaviour Of Undergraduate Students In Some Universities In NigeriaA Survey Of Information Communication Technology (ict) Literacy Skills Level Of Professional Librarians In Delta State University Library, Abraka, NigeriaAccess And Usage Of Online Databases In Nigerian Universities In Teaching/research: A Study Of Academic Staff In University Of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.Assessment Of Library Resources Utilization And Services Among Users In Selected Private Universities In Southwest Nigeria.Establishment And Distribution Of Public Libraries In South-east Nigeria: A Case Study Of Anambra State
Download
View Online
478
views
0
downloads
Subject
Discipline
Publisher
Publication Year
Place Of Publication
Contributors