Abstract Industrial waste constituted a serious threat to the wellbeing of urban dwellers. While researches have focused more on solid waste of various forms that of chemical effluent waste has not been adequately researched in the literature. This study therefore, examined the effects of PZ chemical waste on water quality and household health challenges in […]
SEASONAL CHARACTERIZATION OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY IN MINNA METROPOLIS USING WATER QUALITY INDEX
Abstract This study is aimed at assessing and characterization of groundwater seasonally in Minna metropolis using water quality index (WQI) with the aid of weighted arithmetic index method. 90 groundwater samples from four sub-areas within Minna metropolis were collected and subjected to comprehensive physicochemical analyses during dry and wet seasons. Parameters considered included pH, total […]
DETERMINANTS OF EXPANSION OF SQUATTER SETTLEMENTS: THE CASE OF HOSANNA TOWN, HADIYA ZONE, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA
Abstract This study was conducted in 2016 to understand the determinants of expansion of squatter settlements in Gofer Meda subcity of Hossana Town, South Ethiopia. For this study a descriptive cross-sectional survey design with a mixed approach was employed. A sample of 369 households from 2400 households was taken proportionally using stratified random sampling technique. […]
RAISING THE INCOME OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF CASSAVA-BASED CROP FARMERS
Abstract Smallholder farmers suffer from a dearth of valuable information to guide them in taking farm decisions that would raise their income and improve their standard of living. This study derived optimum farm plans that would raise the income of smallholder cassava-based crop farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria. Data were elicited from 164 farmers in […]
REVIEW ON THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY IN ETHIOPIA
Abstract Now a day’s food security issues become one of the critical concern and top priority area for developing countries. Having clear picture on food security status and its major determinants helps policy makers and planners to devise new policies that enhance food security. Hence, this paper was designed to review the impact of climate […]
EFFECT OF SALTING AND Moringa oleifera LEAVES AND SEEDS EXTRACTS ON THE SENSORY AND MICROBIAL LOAD OF AFRICAN RIVER PRAWN (Macrobrachium vollenhovenii)
Abstract The effect of salt and Moringa leaf and seed extracts on the sensory and microbial load of African River Prawn (Macrobrachium vollenhovenii) was investigated. This was carried out using standard procedures. The data obtained was subjected to Analysis of Variance and means were separated using Duncan multiple range test at 5% level of significance. […]
URBAN DWELLINGS AND INADEQUATE IN-HOUSE INFRASTRUCTURAL CHALLENGES IN ADO-EKITI, NIGERIA
Abstract Built environment in many developing countries including Nigeria is fast degenerating. The thrust of this paper is to examine the nature of urban dwellings and condition of existing in-house infrastructures in Ado-Ekiti, being a medium-sized city in South-western Nigeria. The study adopts Survey Research Design (SRD) through structured questionnaire administered to acquire its data […]
COMPARISON OF MACROPHYTES DISTRIBUTION IN LAKE HAWASSA AT DIFFERENT POLLUTION ENTRY POINTS, HAWASSA, ETHIOPIA
Abstract Lake Hawassa is currently impinged by the various human activities in its watershed. This could create favourable conditions for the invasive macrophytes like water hyacinth attacking Lake Tana and Koka. Hence, identification of the impacts of pollution on the macrophytes species diversity, distribution and coverage is very important. In doing so, rapid bioassessment method […]
A VALUATION FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING COMPENSATION ARISING FROM OIL SPILLS IN THE NIGER DELTA AREA OF NIGERIA
Abstract Both empirical and anecdotal evidences suggest that valuers in the study area do not generally follow appropriate valuation procedure particularly when assessing compensation for environmental pollution arising from oil spills. This lack of compliance, according to a number of extant studies, is largely responsible for widespread incoherent, inconsistent and controversial compensation assessment with its […]
EMERGING ISSUES IN BIOFUEL POLICIES AND GOVERNANCE PROCESSES: THE CASE OF UNITED STATES RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARD [U.S. RFS], AND THE EUROPEAN UNION RENEWABLE ENERGY DIRECTIVE [EU-RED]
Abstract Biofuels are currently at the centre stage of attention for policy makers and climate concerned end-users seeking more sustainable energy source for sustainable environment. This is because of its potential as an alternative and/or cleaner source of energy. However, questions are being raised about the capability of biofuels to achieve the dual goal of […]