IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF MAIDUGURI CAPITAL SCHOOL.

This is a survey study to determine the influence of social media on the academic performance of Maiduguri Capital School students. As guide, three research objectives were formulated. The target population for the study were SS1 students of Capital School Maiduguri. 40 sample were drawn randomly. The main tool for data collection was questionnaire designed by the researcher under the guidance of the supervisor. The data collected were analyzed using simple percentage. Based on the findings of the study, it reveals that the students have access to internet and most of them operate android phones. Whatsapp platform is prepared networking sites. The students also go online at night and often do not go online always. Furthermore, it is revealed that the students are surfing for educational related sites to gain knowledge. It can be concluded that use of social media networking sites will affect the use of academic performance of students unless they surf for educational related sites. It was recommended that social network sites should be expanded and new pages should be created to enhance academic activities to avoid setback in the students' academic performance.