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Biography
I am a motivated researcher whose research works have cut across Digital literacy, Freedom of Information and Broadcasting. I attended Ahmadu bello University, Zaria where I obtained a Bachelor's of Science in Mass Communication and a Master's of Arts in Mass Communication from University of Jos in 2017. I am currently a PhD Candidate at Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Lisbon. My Ph.D research is titled: knowledge and Utilization of Digital Literacy Competencies Among Nigerian youths.
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Utilization of Freedom of Information Act by Journalists in North Central Nigeria, University of Jos
22 Sept 2014 → 25 Oct 2017
Award Date: 22 Oct 2017
Bachelor, Freedom of Expression in Nigeria: An Assessment of Sections 22 and 39 0f the Nigerian Constitution, Ahmadu Bello University
14 Sept 2009 → 28 Oct 2011
Award Date: 28 Oct 2011
Promotion of Cultural values Through the Television Medium, NTA Television College
13 Sept 2005 → 28 Sept 2007
Award Date: 28 Sept 2007
External positions
Lecture 11, Plateau State University
5 Aug 2018 → 18 Sept 2023
Admin Officer, Plateau State University
1 Feb 2017 → 8 Sept 2019
Graduate Assistant, NTA Television College
6 Jan 2013 → 3 Jan 2017
Intern cup Reporter, NTA Owerri
5 Feb 2011 → 18 Jan 2012
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Enhancing student’s competencies in media literacy in the University of Jos and Plateau State University
Job, B. & Lwahas, S., 2020, In: AKSU journal of communication research. 7, 3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Science and technology reporting: how have the Nigerian media fared? A content analytical study of The Guardian, Daily Trust and The Nation newspapers between August 2018 to February 2019
Lucas, B. D. & Guyson, J. B., 12 Dec 2020, In: Nasarawa Journal of Multimedia and Communication Studies. 2, 2, p. 204-221 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Curbing the menace of fake drug circulation in Nigeria: the media option
Ude-akpeh, C. E., Onyima, A. & Job, B., 19 Nov 2019, In: INOSR Humanities and Social Sciences. 5, 1, p. 91-101 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Audience Perception of Etisalat “#200 Recharge” Television Commercial Influence among Service users in Awka Metropolis.
Job, B. & Ude-Akpe, C., 3 Mar 2017, In: IDOSR JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION AND ENGLISH. 2, 1, p. 20-40 20 p., 2(1).Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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International News Discourse after the Emergence of Social Media
Job, B., 17 Feb 2017, In: IDOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2, 2, p. 38-53 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Activities
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4th Lisbon Winter School for the Study of Communication: Media and Ambivalence
Job, B. (Participant)
9 Jan 2024 → 12 Jan 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Research Centre for Communication and Culture (CECC) (Organisational unit)
Job, B. (Chair)
18 Sept 2023Activity: Membership › Membership of association
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African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) (External organisation)
Job, B. (Chair)
30 Sept 2023Activity: Membership › Membership of council
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World Bank funded Agile Project on the promotion of Girl Child Education in Plateau State Research Supervisor for Plateau Central Zone
Job, B. (Speaker)
10 Aug 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Freedom of information act (FOIA): implications and consequences
Job, B. (Speaker)
15 Jul 2020Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk