Browsing by Author "Nafisa Rabiu"

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    AVAILABILITY AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION AMONG RURAL DWELLERS IN NIGERIA: INHIBITING FACTORS AND PROSPECTS
    (TAI SOLARIN UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION PRESS IJAGUN, VIA IJEBU-ODE, NIGERIA, 2016) A.O. Issa; B.B. Amusan; Nafisa Rabiu; Ojokuku, B. Y.
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    Influence of users’ computer self-efficacy and perceptions on satisfaction with electronic libraries in northern Nigerian universities
    (African Journals Online (AJOL), 2018-02-21) Shuaibu A. Sadiku; Abdulwahab O. Issa; Abdulsalam A. Salman; Tunde K. Omopupa; Nafisa Rabiu
    In recent times, advancement in technology has penetrated areas of library functions, especially, the establishment of an electronic library (e-library) system that has become commonplace in Nigeria. Studies have shown a low level of users‟ satisfaction with these resources. Thus, this study examined the influence of users‟ computer-self-efficacy and perception on users‟ satisfaction with e-libraries in Northern Nigerian universities. Descriptive survey research was adopted. A population of 7,028 users was considered out of which 1,406 was randomly sampled and used. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Hypotheses were tested with Spearman Rank-Order Correlation. Findings revealed that computer self-efficacy of users with e-libraries were high, even though their perceptions of e-libraries were low. There was a strong relationship between computer self-efficacy and satisfaction with e-library (r(951) = .164, p = .000), a positive correlation between perceptions and satisfaction with e-library (r(951) = .334, p = .000). It was therefore concluded that the satisfaction of users with e-libraries in the universities in Northern Nigeria would largely be influenced by their level of computer self-efficacy and perception. The study recommended the acquisition of relevant skills by the user for satisfactory utilization of the e-libraries. In particular, users should be assisted in identifying high-quality e-library resources.Keywords: Computer self-efficacy, e-library, users’ perception, users’ satisfaction, Northern Nigeria
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    Utilization of Social Media for Effective Journalism Practice UTILIZATION OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR EFFECTIVE JOURNALISM PRACTICE BY BROADCAST JOURNALISTS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA: AN ASSESSMENT
    (ILORIN JOURNAL OF SOCIOLOGY, 2018) S. A. Olarongbe; M. L. Akanbi; Nafisa Rabiu; H. B. Akanbi-Ademolake
    The practice of journalism across the world has been greatly affected with the evolution of social media to the effect that journalists could not efficiently practice today without its usage. However, in spite of the usefulness of social media in the present day journalism practice, couple with the fact that it has become the most preferred platform in accessing daily news by the citizens, there is inadequate studies in this area of research in Kwara State, Nigeria. Thus, this study examined the utilization of social media for effective journalism practice by the broadcast journalists in Kwara State, Nigeria. The descriptive research of the survey type was adopted. The population comprised of 154 journalists while a total enumeration was used out of which 133 responded to the questionnaire representing (86.36%). The findings revealed that the most utilized social media tools were Facebook 133 (100%), Twitter 133 (100%), WhatsApp 133 (100), YouTube 133 (100%), Instagram 129 (96.99%) and Flicker 124 (93.32%) while usage has improved the speed of news production 133 (100%), reaching out to people in position of information 133 (100%), news and stories verification 126 (94.74%). Lack of gatekeepers 133 (100%), lack of credibility of stories 133 (100%) and ethical problems 126 (94.74%) were the constraints to utilization. The study concluded that the journalists reflected daily usage of social media tools while usage has positively improved journalism practice, It therefore recommended that journalists should consider usage of other social media tools for more effective journalism practice.