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ABSTRACT
This study has so far critically examine the Origin and development of Newspaper press in Nigeria up till 1960; it unraveled the earliest types of Newspaper press that was established in Nigeria which were mostly owned by the Christian missionaries, activists, and politicians as at the time. More so, at its origin, these newspapers focused on disseminating the information in its region thereby limiting its coverage to that particular region. To a large extent these newspapers were indigenous as they were written in separate languages other than English. The history of print media, also known as press or newspaper in Nigeria, can be traced back to the Renaissance period in Europe, when handwritten newsletters were privately distributed among merchants. These newsletters were intended to disseminate information on a wide range of topics, including conflicts, the economy, social traditions, and "human interest" topics. The newspaper eventually developed into a business model where some pages were devoted to advertising, allowing the publishers to cover some of the cost of printing and distribution.
