i. It provides employment opportunities to a large number of people such as editors, script writers, pressmen etc.
ii. It generates revenue for the state through the payment of taxes.
iii. It provides feedback to government on its policies.
iv. It informs the people on important national issues.
v. It educates the people about their rights, duties and obligation towards the state.
vi. It serves as an instrument for change in a society e.g. fighting corruption and preaching morality.
vii. It serves as an instrument for protecting I promoting the Fundamental Human Rights of the people.
viii. It serves as a medium through which important national issues can be raised and debated and solutions provided.
ix. It provides a forum for making constructive criticisms on government policies.
x. It offers an avenue for expression of opinion by the public on both national and international issues.
xi. It enlightens the people on government's programmes and policies.
xii. It mobilizes the people towards national development.
xiii. It mobilizes people for political participation.