NIGERIA Sector 2: The media landscape is characterized by diversity, independence and sustainability 2.1 A wide range of sources of information (print, broadcasting and internet) is available and affordable to citizens. ANALYSIS: There is a fairly high diversity and plurality of print and electronic media as there are about 100 newspapers as well as about 150 radio and television stations. FRCN owns a network of 37 radio stations, with a headquarter station located in Abuja, four national stations in Lagos, Kaduna, Enugu, and Ibadan, while the remaining 32 are in each of the states. NTA runs effectively 90 channels in the states and the Federal Capital, Abuja. Local newspapers in the states are an additional feature. At least 20 states own newspapers run as departments of the Ministry of Information while a federal newspaper, the “New Nigerian” survives. In terms of accessibility urban areas are greatly favoured compared to the rural areas as rural decay is both cause and effect of the lack of media penetration. The costs for one hour of internet use is around 100 NRN (about 0.90 US-$) SCORES: Individual scores: 3; 3; 4; 4; 3; 4; 2; 4; 3; 4; 3 Total score: 37 Average score: 3.4 10 African Media Barometer - Nigeria 2008