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Dr. Abdullahi Tasiu Abubakar is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the PhD Programme in the Department of Journalism at City St George's, University of London. He holds a PhD in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Westminster, awarded with no corrections. His professional background includes roles as a producer at BBC World Service (London) and Bureau Editor in Nigeria, alongside reporting for major Nigerian newspapers covering conflicts across West Africa.
Research Focus: Dr. Abubakar specializes in media audiences, strategic communications, conflict reporting, and journalism ethics. His work critically examines how global media interacts with African audiences, the ethics of crisis journalism, and the communication strategies of insurgent groups like Boko Haram.
Publication Trends: His scholarly output (2011-2024) demonstrates consistent focus on media in conflict zones, digital audience engagement, and African media landscapes. Recent works explore colonial legacies in broadcasting and mobile technology's impact on media consumption. A 2021 computational study represents an interdisciplinary divergence.
- Awards & Honors:
- Nigeria’s Best Newspaper Reporter of the Year
- NUJ Certificate for Professional Excellence
- Fellow, Higher Education Academy (AdvanceHE, UK)
Professional Activities: He supervises PhD, MA, and undergraduate dissertations, has secured multiple research grants, and advises governmental/NGO bodies. As External Examiner at King's College London, he contributes to academic quality assurance. He regularly presents at major conferences (e.g., IAMCR, ICA) on extremism reporting and decolonization of media.
