Abstract Africa is currently the fastest urbanizing continent in the world. The contemporary urban development in Africa is faced with multi-scale and diverse challenges one of which is housing deprivation. A cross-sectional survey research design involving a stratified sampling technique was utilized in this study. The indicators of housing deprivation were measured based on the […]
POTABLE DRINKING WATER IN NIGERIA’S COASTAL COMMUNITIES: INSIGHTS FROM PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND BACTERIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES ASSESSMENT OF KURUTIE’S WATER AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
Abstract Access to clean and safe water is not only crucial for maintaining good health but also plays a pivotal role in driving socio-economic progress for the population. In this study, we sampled portable water sources from Kurutie’s community to assess the physical, chemical, and bacteriological attributes of the water whether it meets the water […]
PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECTS OF LEAF EXTRACTS OF Pterocapus erinaceus (POIR) ON Salmonella typhi AND Escherichia coli
Abstract The incidence of drug resistant strains of pathogenic microbes remained a rising global concern to the pharmaceutical world. This was consequent upon adaptation due to continuous use of conventional drugs with numerous associated setbacks. The phytochemical screening and antibacterial effects of ethanolic leaf extracts of Pterocapus erinaceus on Salmonella typhi and Escherichia coli was […]
VALUE ADDITION AND PROFITABILITY OF LOCAL RICE PROCESSING IN OBAFEMI-OWODE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Rice processing is constrained by lack of modern equipment, low value addition and post-harvest losses. This study examined the profitability of value addition in traditional rice processing. A sample of 120 rice processors were randomly selected using structured questionnaire. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, budgetary technique and Cobb-Douglas production model. The results […]
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TRANSITIONS IN TSE-AYU VILLAGE, BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract As peri-urban regions undergo urbanisation, there arises a need to scrutinise the influence of modernization and urban expansion on traditional housing within these areas. This study delves into the web of spatial evolution within the housing development of Tse-Ayu village in Makurdi, Nigeria over 18 years. Employing a qualitative research methodology, this investigation seeks […]
TRACE METALS AND PATHOGENS IN WASTEWATERS ON SEDIMENTS OF OYO PROVINCE, SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA
Abstract This study examines toxic metal concentration and bacteriological characteristics of effluents in some parts of southwestern Nigeria. Fourteen wastewaters were analyzed for their trace metal content using Inductive coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) while 72-samples were examined for the presence of bacterial load using Standard Microbiological methods (THC-Total viable count and TCC-Total coliform […]
LABORATORY EVALUATION OF THE INSECTICIDAL POTENTIALS OF DIFFERENT ISOLATES OF Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) VUILLEMIN ON Zonocerus variegatus (Orthoptera: Acridoidea)
Abstract The grasshopper, Zonocerus variegatus, is a crop pest in Africa that causes significant damage to crops and forest tree seedlings. The application of synthetic chemicals as management technique in the control of Z. variegatus has deleterious effects on the ecosystem. Therefore, it becomes pivotal to explore other better and safer strategy in the management […]
GEOSPATIAL ASSESSMENT OF LAND USE/ LAND COVER OF THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY: A CASE STUDY FOR THE YEAR 2050
Abstract The increased rate of urbanization has led to the transformation of landscapes at a higher rate, making the accurate assessment of land use and land cover changes (LULCC) imperative for sustainable urban planning and environmental management. This study presents the geospatial assessment of LULCC in the FCT (Federal Capital Territory) of Nigeria over a […]
COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF SIMPSON’S AND SHANNON-WIENER’S INDICES FOR ASSESSING TREE SPECIES DIVERSITY IN ILORIN METROPOLIS, NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA
Abstract Assessing tree species diversity is paramount for understanding ecosystem dynamics and guiding conservation efforts. In urban landscapes like Ilorin metropolis, where human activities exert significant pressure on ecosystems, accurate assessments of tree diversity are crucial for sustainable urban planning and conservation strategies. This study conducted a comparative analysis of Simpson’s and Shannon-Wiener’s indices to […]
POLLUTION CHARACTERISTICS AND GEOCHEMICAL STUDY OF CORE SEDIMENTS FROM RIVER OSSIOMO, SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Abstract This study assessed the pollution characteristics and geochemical study of core sediments from the Ossiomo River. Sediment samples were air-dried, crushed and sieved through a 2mm sieve and analysed for physicochemical and heavy metals using standard methods. The average mean concentration of physicochemical properties in sediments were 5.43±0.37 pH, 186.28±59.15 (uS/cm) EC, 1.41±0.94 % […]