This paper is aimed at reviewing the various types of media ownership and controlled in Nigeria as well as how the control affects the media operation linking it to the Marxist and Pluralist theory. The study revealed, among other things, that although Nigerian private media flourishes, but their continuity depends on adhering to the government in power. Individuals own the media while government policies, influences its operation. This study suggests that private and government media should be allowed to practice freely without any internal or external forces.

This paper is aimed at reviewing the various types of media ownership and controlled in Nigeria as well as how the control affects the media operation linking it to the Marxist and Pluralist theory. The study revealed, among other things, that although Nigerian private media flourishes, but their ...