AUDIENCE PERCEPTION OF THE POLITIZATION OF PRIVATE STATIONS IN NIGERIA: CASE STUDY AIT

ABSTRACT

The study is focused on audience perception on politization of private station in Nigeria: case study AIT. The objectives of the study were to ascertain the awareness of audience perception on the politization of private tv station in Nigeria: Using AIT as Case study, to determine the knowledge level of audience on the politization of private tv station in Nigeria: Using  AIT as Case study, to examine the perception of audience on the politization of private tv station in Nigeria: Using  AIT as Case study, to determine their audience attitude toward the politization of private tv station in Nigeria: Using  AIT as Case study.For its methodology, the survey research method was used to gather the data used for the study. Findings of the study revealed that the finding reveal that respondent’s are fully aware of politization of private tv station in Nigeria, The study shows that the knowledge level of audience on the politization of private tv station in Nigeria: Using AIT as Case study is very high. In the same vain, perception of audience on the politization of private tv station in Nigeria: Using  AIT as Case study is high and that their new reporting  is politized  and the age bracket of respondent’s are age 35-44 takes it very serious. The researcher therefore recommended among other things that Media house should be Transparency, Be upfront about the station's editorial stance. This could involve clearly stating its political leanings or emphasizing a commitment to balanced coverage.