The media, being the Fourth Estate of governance, has a critical role to play in providing checks and balances by disseminating well-researched and balanced information in order to positively influence policy formulation.
However, with hardships facing various media houses and individual practitioners, it has been difficult for journalists to execute their work and undertake adequate research in order to write stories that can influence decision-making processes.
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