• The Impact Of Fake News On The Society

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    • ABSTRACT

      CHAPTER ONE

      INTRODUCTION

      1.1 Background of the Study

      1.2 Statement of the Problem

      1.3 Objective of the Study

      1.5 Significance of the Study

      1.6 Scope and Limitation of the Study

      1.9 Definition of terms 


      CHAPTER TWO

      REVIEW OF RELEVANT LITERATURE

      2.1 Conceptual Framework

      2.2 An Overview of Fake News Issues in Nigeria

      2.3 Why Fake News Spreads Fast?

      2.4 Fake News and the Debates Over the Emerging Concept of ‘Post-Truth Political Era’ 

      2.5 The Possible Effects of Fake News in Nigeria 

      2.6 Empirical Review

      2.7 Theoretical Framework


      CHAPTER THREE

      RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

      3.1 Introduction 

      3.2 Research Design 

      3.3 Population of the Study 

      3.4 Determination of Sample Size

      3.5 The Sampling Technique

      3.6 Sources of Data Collection

      3.7 Instrument for Data Collection 

      3.8 Validity of Research Instrument 

      3.9 Reliability of Research Instrument 

      3.10 Method of Data Presentation and Analysis 


      CHAPTER FOUR

      DATA ANALYSIS, INTEPRETATION AND PRESENTATION

      4.1 Presentation of Findings

      4.2 Discussion of Findings


      CHAPTER FIVE

      SUMMARY CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

      5.1 Summary

      5.2 Conclusion

      5.3 Recommendations

      REFERENCES


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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This research presents the results of the impact of fake news on Nigeria Society, a case study of Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos state. Data were gathered using a self -constructed questionnaire and the result gotten was analyzed using the simple percentage method.  The validity and reliability of instrument were ascertained. Data analyzed from the research shows that there is a great deals of fake news in Nigeria, and also fake news influence and impact people negatively, the study ho ... Continue reading---

         

      CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]INTRODUCTION1.1 Background of the StudyThe online platform, Sahara Reporters had dished out a story which was disputed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, stating that “no official of the EFCC was authorized to speak with Sahara reporters on the said story or on any issue affecting the investigation of the Paris Club refund”. Also, the Senate President, who was at the receiving end of the story, disclosed that the publisher of Sahara Reporters is in the habit of creating f ... Continue reading---