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VOL. 7, ISSUE 5 (2025)
A review of Social media influence and public perceptions of financial crime in Nigeria
Authors
Shehu FU, Rasheed AA, Balogun TA, Rasheed AA, Rasheed AO, Aliyu B
Abstract
In recent years, social media platforms have developed into dynamic public spheres where individuals, particularly young people, routinely converge to exchange ideas, debate social issues, and shape collective opinions. Beyond facilitating interpersonal interactions, these platforms now play a central role in how citizens interpret political events, respond to governance, and construct their perceptions of crime and justice. This study provides a critical review of the influence of social media on public perceptions of financial crime in Nigeria. Specifically, it interrogates how online discourses frame financial malfeasance, how such framings influence societal attitudes toward offenders and the implications for public trust in governance and law enforcement. The review is structured around three key sub-themes: the conceptual and theoretical foundations of social media influence; the interplay between social media and social behaviour; and an appraisal of media coverage of security agencies’ arrests of individuals accused of financial crimes in Nigeria. By synthesizing insights from these perspectives, the paper highlights the dual role of social media as both an agenda-setting tool and a participatory space that can either reinforce or challenge dominant narratives about financial crime. Ultimately, the review underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of the relationship between digital media ecosystems and public perceptions in Nigeria’s fight against financial misconduct
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Pages:53-63
How to cite this article:
Shehu FU, Rasheed AA, Balogun TA, Rasheed AA, Rasheed AO, Aliyu B "A review of Social media influence and public perceptions of financial crime in Nigeria". International Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Vol 7, Issue 5, 2025, Pages 53-63
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