摘要
This paper discusses the history and evolution of webcasting in the Federal Republic of Nigeria as a way of documenting an innovation, a process which thrived on existing system of broadcasting in the country. The paper premised on the webcast phenomenon as an offshoot of broadcasting. It begins by outlining the origins, history, and definitions of webcasting as a global phenomenon before linking these trends to the historical and contemporary context of Nigeria. Adopting the in-depth interview, the paper highlights the motivations for and advantages of using webcasting in Nigeria. It also provides prospects, challenges, and conclusions about the use of this technology within an African context. The paper posits that webcasting as an innovation has gained a firm hold among terrestrial broadcast outfits in the highly populated African country.
