TABLE OF CONTENT
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgments iv
Table of Contents v
List of Tables vi
Abstract vii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODCUTION
1.1 Background to the Study 1
1.2 Statement of Problem 3
1.3 Objectives of the Study 5
1.4 Research Questions 5
1.5 Significance of the Stud 6
1.6 Scope of the Study 6
1.7 Operational Definitions of Term 7
CHAPTER TWO: THEORETICAL FRAME WORK AND LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Theoretical Framework 9
2.1.1 The Technological Determinism Theory 9
2.1.2 Diffusion of Innovations Theory 9
2.2. Conceptual Review 13
2.2.1 Concepts of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) 13
2.2.2 Development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) 16
2.2.3 Radio Broadcasting 19
2.2.4 The Evolution of Broadcasting in Nigeria 21
2.2.5 Challenges of New Media Technologies in the Nigerian Broadcast Industry 23
2.2.6 History of Electronic Media in Nigeria 25
2.2.7 Brief History of FRCN and BRC Bauchi 26
2.2.7.1 History of FRCN 26
2.2.7.2 History of BRC 28
2.3 Empirical Review 28
CHAPTER THREE: METHODS OF THE STUDY
3.1 Research Method 32
3.2 Population of the Study 32
3.3 Sample size and sampling techniques 32
3.4 Research instrument 33
3.5 Validity of research instruments 33
3.6 Reliability of the instrument 34
3.7 Method of Administration of Research Instrument 34
3.8 Method of Data Analysis 35
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS
4.1 Discussion of Findings 36
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Limitation 49
5.2 Summary 49
5.3 Conclusion 50
5.4 Recommendation 51 References 52
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1: Which of the new media technology do you have access to in your office 37
TABLE 2: how many of the new media technology can you operate efficiently 37
TABLE 3: how has the use of new media technology contributed to the success of your job 38
TABLE 4: what type of studio does your station operate with 39
TABLE 5: How often do you make use of the internet in your office 39
TABLE 6: What are staff attitude to the use of these new media technologies 40
TABLE 7: What are the factors responsible for the station level of ICT application 41
TABLE 8: What are the implications of the present level of ICT 42
TABLE 9: What measures have been put in place by your organization to expose members of staff to advancements in new media technologies in order to meet the challenges of modern broadcasting 43
TABLE 10: Gender distribution of respondents 44
TABLE11: Age distribution of respondents 44
TABLE 12: Educational qualification distribution of respondents 45
TABLE 13: Marital status distribution of respondents 45
TABLE 14: Name of radio station 46
TABLE 15: Length of service with your organization 46
ABSTRACT
The role of information communication technologies cannot be over emphasized. This is because information and communication technologies have made it possible for dissemination of information evenly and to a wide range of audience. The study therefore seeks to find out the level of application of ICTs in FRCN Bauchi and BRC Bauchi respectively. The study is anchored on the technological determinism and diffusion of innovation theory. The study adopted survey research design and Questionnaire was the basic instrument used for the study The findings of this study shows that the level of application of new information and communication technology in the two radio stations studied was not impressive because of the following reasons: the two radio stations are still operating on analogue, also the staffers of the two radio stations do not have enough access to new communication technologies and cannot operate same and where they do; they only have access to and operate computer and internet. Although, the findings show that respondents agree to the importance of new information and communication technologies but they do not use the internet every day. The study recommends that in order to completely eliminate ICT illiteracy among broadcasters, the government of Bauchi State should make Information Technology literacy training a mandatory course in every media houses.
