Abstract
Author(s): Mbamalu, Marcel; Okoro, Nnanyelugo M | Abstract: The study was a content analysis of newspaper coverage of renewable energy in Nigeria. Four newspapers (The Guardian, Nation, Daily Sun and Vanguard) and the 364 editions studied were statistically determined. Both content analysis and survey research design were used. This was put in the context of Nigeria’s position as a major oil exporters, a potential powerhouse for renewable energy development, perennial power problems and environmental concerns due to fossil fuel exploration. The study found that newspapers gave dominant attention to ‘solution to renewable energy challenges, which was reported 62 times with a 33. 9 % score. Coverage focus was significantly dependent on the individual newspapers (P l 0.05). The study makes recommendations on areas of coverage such as technical support, while calling for further research attention on the context of energy reportage in Nigeria through more engagement with editors and reporters
Highlights
Since the 1970s, renewable energy has been gaining prominence in the global energy discourse
There are still concerns on whether renewable energy sources may be enough to meet global energy demands just as fossil fuel. This is in addition to largely unspoken fears by net oil exporters like Nigeria that a shift from fossil fuel may crack their economies (Ukonu, 2012; Boykoff and Boykoff, 2007; EREC, 2004)
The objectives of the study are: 1.Examine the dominant focus of newspaper contents on renewable energy. 2.Determine the issues raised in newspaper reports as the problems facing renewable energy development in Nigeria
Summary
Since the 1970s, renewable energy has been gaining prominence in the global energy discourse. 2.Determine the issues raised in newspaper reports as the problems facing renewable energy development in Nigeria. The researchers examined these stories based on the objectives of the study and the results are presented in the following charts: Question One: Examine the dominant subject matter of newspaper contents on renewable energy in Nigeria. Question Two: Determine the issues raised in newspaper reports as the problems facing renewable energy development in Nigeria. This is followed by lack of policy direction (21%) and lack of political will (21%) respectively. The results make a case for improved frequency of reports on renewable energy in manners to propel policy formulation and improved funding on renewable energy efforts
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