Opportunities, challenges and prospects of space journalism in Nigeria

Research paper from the year 2015 in the subject Communications - Journalism, Journalism Professions, , language: English, abstract: This research paper explores the concepts of space journalism at an in-depth degree to give a complete understanding of the phenomenon. The findings are comprehensive, practical and relevant to the real world. The study focuses on some particular aspects such as the opportunities and challenges of space journalism. The study seeks to explore views from media practitioners, institutions of higher learning,developing nations as well as students. The approach of the paper is to cover the objectives illuminating of Nigeria as the case study. Nigeria is refered to as the giant of Africa, therefore in regard to the topic there is extensive research on the roles that space journalism could take so as to make the country a real giant of Africa. Furthermore, there is a critical analysis of space journalism highlighting the economic benefits in the technological arena of developing nations like Nigeria. For quality and reliable information, the primary source data has been scholarly materials, peer-reviewed journals, government articles and online sources. The research is based on qualitative approach since it provides a depth of unique understanding of events. On the basis of the purpose of this study, secondary data has been resourceful and relevant to the findings.


The actual content of a man's life is embedded in his symbolical feat to achieve greatness through dint of hard work and excellence. Felix Ale,a household name in the field of Journalism,Corporate Communications as well as Space Science and Technology development in Nigeria, is indeed an exemplary focus of discipline,dedication,hardwork,selfless services,dynamism,humility and loyalty. A distinguished media practitioner per excellence,Felix Ale has defined himself as a strong,indifatigable and committed communication strategist and indeed a worthy ambassador of Nigeria Union of Journalists,a professional association he proudly belongs. He holds a Ph.D in Journalism from the prestigious ATLANTIC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY in the United States with a special dissertation on SPACE JOURNALISM.This research work represents the first in the academic history of Nigeria.Ale,who currently work as Head,Media and Corporate Communications of the National Space Research and Development Agency(Nigeria Space Agency)in Abuja has equally attended the INTERNATIONAL SPACE UNIVERSITY in France for a Post graduate certificate course on Space Science and technology.He was also at the prestigious HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL in the United States and UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD where he successfully bagged post graduate certificates on Leadership for Networked World and International Politics respectively.He has previously worked at one time or the other as Staff Reporter,Government House Correspondent,News Editor,Press Attache to Military Governors and Chief Press Secretary to a democratically elected government in Ondo State,Nigeria. Felix Ale has also attended a good number of foreign courses and conferences on media as well as Space Science and Technology in different parts of the World, including,India,Netherland,China,France,United States,United Kingdom,Austria,Geneva,Russia,Ukraine,Japan,Canada,Pakistan and in different parts of African continent. A lover of humanity,Felix Ale has delivered papers in different national and international fora and has received several merit awards across the globe.Today,he is one of the leading Space Affairs Analysts/Journalists in Africa and belongs to various local and international professional associations,bodies groups and organisations including the World's largest organization for Public Relations-Public Relations Society of America(PRSA),World Federation of Science Writers Association and Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ).