| Abstract: |
This study investigated how ICTs have influenced broadcasting in three broadcast stations in Edo state, Nigeria. Anchored on the diffusion of innovation theory, the study adopted the survey research design and used the questionnaire as an instrument for data collection. Findings from the study reveal that ICTs have greatly influenced broadcast operations in the stations, especially in the areas of gathering information, production and editing of programmes, relay of programmes, display of programmes, and storage of aired programmes. Findings also show that ICTs have a positive influence on broadcasting in the stations and that the lack of in-depth training, erratic power supply, high cost of ICTs, poor Internet facilities, authenticity of news sources and inadequate supply constitute some of the challenges faced by the stations’ broadcast practitioners. The study recommends that the government of Edo State should make efforts to ensure the provision of stable power supply while the owners of broadcast stations should adequately supply ICTs so that broadcast practitioners can effectively use them for enhanced communication. |
