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    ‘OROBOSA’: THE EVOLVING POETICS OF BENIN-LANGUAGE FILM IN NOLLYWOOD
    (Federal University Otuoke, 2026-01-28) OSAKUE STEVENSON OMOERA
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    Cultural Values and Norms in Intercultural Communication: Insights from Icheoku and Masquerade
    (Intercultural Communication Studies, 2015-05-05) Diri, Teilanyo I.
    : Different societies and cultures have varying values and norms in interpersonal and intergroup interaction. Where the communication is intracultural, the norms hardly constitute any hindrances, but in intercultural communication, the varying values could pose serious challenges. Significant disparities exist between some interactional norms in black African cultures and their Western counterparts. In this paper, some of such disparities in values are examined as they feature during communication between individuals from an African culture on the one hand and English/Russian cultures on the other hand. The specific issues examined include the use of personal names and honorifics, breaking of kola nuts, curses and insults, culinary practices and gender distinctions. Two mass media comedies which dramatize these challenges among interactants from the different cultures, Icheoku and Masquerade, are used for illustration. The analysis reveals that these practices which may be of little significance in Western cultures are crucial for successful communication and interaction with Africans. It is demonstrated that an understanding of (and ready adaptation to) the values and norms in different cultures is a sine qua non to successful intercultural communication.
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    Identification and Dissemination of Security Information on the X platform for Enhanced Conflict Prevention in Nigeria
    (Niger Delta Journal of Library and Information Science, 2023-12-28) Kotso, Justina A.; Odigie, Imoisili O.; Irenoa, Kenneth O.
    The study explores the potential of the X platform as a tool for security information dissemination in Nigeria, focusing on its role in identifying security threats and assessing the extent of information dissemination. The research gap lay in understanding the effectiveness of X in providing real-time security information for the prevention of conflict in Nigeria. The objectives of the study include assessing X's role in threat identification and determining the degree of security information dissemination on the platform. Through a mixed-method research design, the study examines both quantitative data obtained from X API and qualitative observations of the platform's usage. Content analysis of harvested tweets reveals the presence of relevant keywords related to security, indicating the potential utility of X for threat identification. However, despite the availability of security-related content, overall user engagement with such content is found to be low, suggesting a disconnect between content availability and user participation. Based on these findings, the study concludes that while X holds promise for aiding in the identification of security threats, there is a need to enhance user engagement strategies and improve the relevance and visibility of security-related content on the platform. Recommendations include targeted campaigns, interactive content, and collaborations with relevant stakeholders to develop compelling and informative content that resonates with users.
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