Impact of Fake News on Public Perception of Government Policies in Nigeria

Mixed-method study examining how fake news shapes Nigerian public opinion on government policy.

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Examines the spread and influence of fake news on public perception of Nigerian government policies (e.g. fuel subsidy removal, naira redesign) using survey data and content analysis of WhatsApp/Twitter posts.

Methodology

Mixed methods

Chapters 1–5 outline

Chapter 1

Introduction: background to fake news and public opinion, statement of the problem (fake news distorts policy debate and weakens trust in government communications), aim and objectives, research questions, scope, significance of the study, and definition of terms.

Chapter 2

Literature Review: theoretical framework, review of related works on fake news and public opinion, gaps in existing studies, and a summary positioning this project.

Chapter 3

Methodology / System Analysis and Design: mixed methods (survey + content analysis); SPSS and thematic analysis. Includes data collection method, system requirements, use-case and architecture diagrams (or population, sample size, and instrument).

Chapter 4

Implementation and Results: findings on the relationship between exposure and trust. Presentation of findings, testing, evaluation, and discussion of results.

Chapter 5

Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations: key findings, contribution to knowledge, limitations, and recommendations for further research.

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