Abstract This study identifies types of income diversification strategies agro-pastoral households are pursuing and factors affecting the likelihood of adopting income diversification strategies. To achieve these purposes data were collected from 153 randomly selected sample agro-pastoral households. The data were analyzed statistically and econometrically. The study has identified agro-pastorals in the study area practice agriculture […]
ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF ITAPAJI RESERVOIR STATUS IN ITAPAJI USING PLANKTON ASSEMBLAGE
Abstract Itapaji Reservoir in Ekiti State serves for municipal water supply, artisanal fishing, agricultural and domestic uses, and recently earmarked for irrigation of the adjoining land. There is paucity of information on the limnology of the reservoir, hence this study to provide relevant information on its trophic status for effective water management. Plankton samples (120) […]
ANALYSIS OF COFFEE VALUE CHAIN FINANCE IN BODJI DIRMEJI DISTRICT OF WEST WOLLEGA, ETHIOPIA
Abstract In Ethiopia, among other things, lack of finance is one of the fundamental problems hampering production, productivity and income of rural farm households. Since access to institutional finance is very limited, the majority of the coffee farmers are forced to search financial services through informal channels. This study was aimed at analyzing coffee value […]
EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF EXTENSIVE AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES ON INDOOR GASEOUS, PARTICULATE POLLUTANTS AND BIO-AEROSOL LOAD
Abstract This study monitored particulates, gaseous and bio-aersosol pollutants in 211 indoor sites across residential farm settlements in Southwestern, Nigeria between December 2017 to July 2018 covering dry and wet seasons. Gaseous and particulate pollutants were monitored with potable active air samplers for gaseous and particulates, and open-plate sedimentation technique for bacteria and fungi. Data […]
GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC SECONDARY HEALTH FACILITIES IN ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL, ABUJA, NIGERIA
Abstract Spatial health issues have become a major item in health discussions; it determines the level of accessibility and by extension its effects on cost/income, wellbeing among others all of which are determinants of overall development of any society. Generally, there is uneven distribution of health facilities, with its attendant problems globally. One of the […]
PHYTOREMEDIATION OF CRUDE OIL CONTAMINATED SOIL USING BITTER LEAF (Vernonia amygdalina) AND WATER LEAF (Talinum fruiticosum) IN EFFURUN, NIGERIA
Abstract This study was carried out to assess the phytoremediation potential of Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf) and Talinum fruiticosum (water leaf) planted in crude oil contaminated soil. Soil samples were collected randomly from a site at the beginning of the rainy season. The experiment was conducted with different concentrations (0.1 and 1%) of crude oil-contaminated […]
MODELLING RURAL MARKET FREIGHT DISTRIBUTION IN SOUTH WESTERN NIGERIA
Abstract A proper understanding of the freight flow in terms of their production and distribution is crucial to spatial development and planning of an area. This study therefore, attempts to develop a model for estimating the distribution of rural freight generated in rural markets of South Western Nigeria. A questionnaire survey of commodities loaded and […]
STUBBS CREEK FOREST RESERVE, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA: HOW DONOR COMMUNITIES FARE SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY
Abstract The aim of this study was to determine how donor communities fare socio-economically resulting from the effects of Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A total of 400 heads of households were drawn from the sampleddonor communities of Ntak Inyang, Odoro Nkit, Edor, Uquo, Ibaka, Mkpanak, Akpautong and Afaha Ekpenedi in the […]
URBAN GREEN SPACE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT IN A RAPIDLY URBANIZING SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN CITY: THE CASE OF ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
Abstract Africa is in a state of rapid urbanization but this has resulted in a number of environmental problems. Urban green spaces could help solve urban environmental problems. However, the green spaces of Sub-Saharan Africa are confronted with lots of challenges that could affect the provision of ecosystem services. By taking Addis Ababa as a […]
MITIGATION MEASURES OF PRICE INCREASE OF BUILDING MATERIAL IN UYO METROPOLIS, NIGERIA
Abstract The study investigates the major causes and potential effects of price increase of building construction materials and proposes mitigation measures to minimize the effects on project delivery in Uyo Metropolis. Data for the study were obtained through the use of 92 structured questionnaires, administered on a sample of project participants including project managers, quantity […]