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| Media Ethics and Regulatory Mechanisms in Media Practices in Nigeria |
Olagoke Olawale Israel, Olatunji Olusoji Samson, Adunola Najeem
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Abstract:
This paper investigates media ethics and regulatory mechanisms in Nigerian media practices. Media ethics entails the promotion and defense of principles like fundamental regard for humanity and the rule of law. The regulation sets minimum ethical principles to make sure that journalists maintain the highest professional standards which facilitate them in becoming accountable. In Nigeria, the media are confronted with political and constitutional restrictions that adversely influence the effectiveness of the mass media in Nigeria, as government and media operators have continuously enacted and exploited the law to their own advantage. The political class manipulates and influence media operation. This paper concludes that a closer attention must be given to the media in Nigeria in order to boost the reputation and regulation of its current performance.
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