Abstract Many existing and developing urban centres including those in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria are undergoing rapid physical and economic growths, which contribute immensely to urban development. This urban development seems to benefit these centres, it can also, if not appropriately managed, create discrete challenges for them. This paper examined the urban development trends, characteristics […]
COPING WITH FOOD INSECURITY IN A PRO-POOR COMMUNITY: EVIDENCE FROM RURAL WOMEN IN EJIGBO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The study assessed the strategies through which rural women coped with the menace of food insecurity in their households. It identified the consumption and livelihood coping measures and constraints to their strive for household food security. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select a total of 120 women from 10 villages from the pro-poor […]
ASSESSMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS ON COASTAL DWELLERS’ LIVELIHOODS IN OJO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF LAGOS STATE
Abstract Numerous studies have affirmed the adverse effects of climate change on different sectors of society, with manifolds of consequences for human wellbeing. The rapid population and infrastructural development along the Lagos Coastal area present many challenges. The study aims to identify the potential and real-life effects of climate change on the livelihood of coastal […]
SURVEY ON THE USE OF COMMERCIAL FEEDS BY FISH FARMERS IN SOME SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS IN EDO SOUTH
Abstract The study examined the use of commercial fish feed by fish farmers in some selected local government areas in Edo South (Ovia North East, Ovia South West, Egor and Oredo). One hundred and twenty questionnaires were administered randomly in the selected local government areas. The research has shown that 75% of the farmers were […]
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN IN ZVISHAVANE TOWN, ZIMBABWE
Abstract Management of solid waste is imperative towards public health especially when the globe has been struck by the deadly coronavirus pandemic. This paper examines the various categories of waste produced in the households in Zvishavane Municipality of Zimbabwe during the current Covid 19 epidemic. The study adopted the descriptive research design which allowed use […]
YOUTH MIGRATION AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN EDO CENTRAL ZONE, NIGERIA
Abstract Migration of male and female youth in the quest for productive living could affect rural households differently. This study assessed youth migration among rural households in Edo Central Zone, Nigeria. It specifically described the socio-economic characteristics of rural household heads, examined causes, patterns, and benefits of migration to rural households as well as identified […]
POLLUTION STATUS OF URBAN SECTION OF RIVER DELIMI JOS PLATEAU, NIGERIA
Abstract River pollution in the urban areas is a common problem in many parts of Nigeria. This study examines the physico-chemical and biological parameters of the river Delimi within the Jos urban area. The specific objectives were to identify the dominant activities that constitute factors of pollution, and assess the pollution levels at different activity […]
ASSESSING INDIVIDUAL’S PERCEPTION ON ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF USING FIRE WOOD IN DUTSIN-MA TOWN KATSINA STATE NIGERIA
Abstract This assessment study examines individual perception on the environmental effects of using fuel wood in Dutsin-ma town, Dutsin-ma Local Government Area, Katsina State, Nigeria. Data was collected through the use of structured questionnaire using random sampling method. The survey covered a sample population of 300 drawn from the five selected areas of: Uguwar Yandaka, […]
FLORISTIC STUDIES ON TREES AND SHRUBS GROWING IN UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA, NIGERIA
Abstract This study assessed the composition, distribution and diversity of the trees and shrubs growing in Umaru Musa Yar`adua University, Katsina State. Five sites were established during a pilot survey and identified as A, B, C, D and E and five plots of 30m×30m were mapped out in each of the five sites. All the […]
THE ROLE OF WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PRACTICE FOR LIVELIHOOD OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS: EVIDENCE FROM HIDABU ABOTE WOREDA OF NORTH SHOA ZONE IN OROMIA REGION, ETHIOPIA
Abstract Natural resources have been degrading owing to unwise agricultural activities leading to declining agricultural production and productivity that in turn deteriorating people livelihood in many developing countries including Ethiopia. Therefore, watershed management practices become the key approach to minimize loss of the natural resources, rehabilitate degrading environment and thereby improve livelihood of the community. […]