Assessing the impact of investigative journalism on advancing climate policy reforms in Nigeria
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2025
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Abstract
This study investigates how investigative journalism influences climate policy reforms in Nigeria using a survey research design. The study focused on media practitioners from the Lagos Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Through systematic and purposive sampling, 120 journalists were selected. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed with SPSS version 23.0. Both descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages) and inferential statistics were employed, with hypotheses tested using Multiple Regression Analysis. Results showed that investigative journalism significantly predicted climate policy reform (β = .621; t = .585; p = .000). The study further identified challenges such as inadequate skills and knowledge on climate reporting, corruption, limited media coverage, and the spread of misinformation and disinformation. It concluded that mass media effectively disseminates agricultural and climate-related innovations. The study recommended continuous support from stakeholders—including government, media owners, and the public to strengthen investigative journalism and enhance its impact on climate policy reform.
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| Authors | Abiola Adegoke |
| Journal | Aminu Kano Academic Scholars Association Multidisciplinary Journal |
| Year | 2025 |
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