Analysis of Use of Smartphone for Accessing News Among Students of Bay
Student: BILAL Muhammad BELLO (Thesis, 2025)
Department of Mass Communication
Bayero University, Kano, Kano State
Abstract
Abstract This study investigates the use of smartphones for accessing news among students of Bayero University, Kano. Employing a survey research design, data were collected from 200 respondents across the Faculties of Communication, Law, and Computing. Findings reveal that nearly all students own smartphones and frequently use them to access news, primarily through internet browsing and social media platforms. The results highlight the convenience, immediacy, and accessibility of smartphone-based news consumption, while also identifying challenges such as data costs, battery limitations, and distractions. The study concludes that smartphones play a significant role in students’ news consumption habits and recommends the integration of media literacy programs into university curricula to promote critical evaluation and responsible use of digital news sources.
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- Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun(Aff To Ekiti State Uni), Osun State 1
- Osun State College of Education, Ilesa, Osun State. (affl To Univ of Ibadan) 2
- Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State 467
- Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State 11
- Our Saviour Institute of Science and Technology (polytechnic) Enugu, Enugu State 1
- PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, KM 52 LEKKI-EPE EXPRESSWAY, IBEJU-LEKKI, LAGOS STATE. 14
- Paul University, Awka, Anambra State 2
- Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Delta State 1
- Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo State 1
- Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba 30