Abstract Water vending is frequently regarded as an indication of a piped water system failure, and it continues to be a vital source of water for a large number of urban dwellers worldwide, including those in Abuja. This study looked at the role of water vendors to urban water supply in Kwali L. G. A, […]
IMPACT OF SOIL AND WATER BACTERIA CONTAMINATION ON POPULATION DEMOGRAPHY OF SELECT SOUTHWEST COMMUNITIES WITH COMMUNITY LED TOTAL SANITATION IMPLEMENTATION
Abstract Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approach was an adopted and piloted environmental intervention done at selected communities in southwest Nigeria. The impact of soil and water bacteria contamination on population demography of select communities with operational CLTS was evaluated. Water (n=64) and soil samples (n=64) collected from communities were estimated for total bacteria (TBC) […]
EVALUATION OF SOIL MOISTURE PATTERNS AND GROWTH PARAMETERS OF LETTUCE (Lactuca sativa L.) USING SELECTED ORGANIC PLANTING MEDIA UNDER DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
Abstract This study investigated the suitability of three organic planting media (sawdust, rice husk, and loamy soil) for growing lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) in an open environment in Kaduna North Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria. A randomized complete block design with three treatments (media types) replicated five times was employed. The pH values of […]
DEVELOPMENT OF A GSM-BASED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS
Abstract This paper presents the development of an advanced fire alarm system utilizing GSM technology to provide real-time alerts to farm managers. The system integrates smoke and flame sensors with an Arduino Uno board, employing an LM35 temperature sensor and a SIM module for distant communication. This innovative approach aims to enhance the effectiveness of […]
THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE ON MALARIA AND ITS PREVENTION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN AT BOOKING FOR ANTENATAL CARE IN WARRI, NIGERIA
Abstract This study assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice on malaria and its prevention among 240 pregnant women enrolled at booking for antenatal care in Warri, southern Nigeria between January and June 2022. The study was conducted with the aid of a structured questionnaire. One hundred and seventy (70.8%) respondents knew malaria parasites as the […]
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SURFACE WATER QUALITY UNDER THE COAL MINING BELT OF KOGI STATE
Abstract This study investigated the impact of coal mining activities on water quality in the coal belt of Kogi East, Nigeria. Surface water samples were collected from Ika-Ogboyaga and Okaba mine sites and a control site in Ankpa town. In this study, 27 liters of water were collected in total; 9 liters each from Ika-Ogboyaga […]
MARKETING STRUCTURE AND PRICE TRANSMISSION IN CATTLE MARKETS IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
Abstract Cattle breeding and rearing are not localised but rather spread across distant spaces in Southwest Nigeria with variations in the market prices of the cattle across the region. The extent to which prices are transmitted across markets is of utmost importance to producers’ and consumers’ responses to price changes. This study examined the price […]
INDOOR AIR EMISSIONS AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ASTHMA-RELATED SYMPTOMS AMONG CHILDREN IN PERI-URBAN AREAS OF BENIN CITY, NIGERIA
Abstract The continuous increase in the occurrence of childhood asthma in recent years has been associated with deteriorating indoor air quality and poor housing conditions, particularly in developing countries. This study investigated the levels of selected indoor air pollutants and examined the associations between self-reported household factors and asthma symptoms in children. A cross-sectional survey […]
ANALYSIS OF TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF SAWMILL INDUSTRY IN OGBOMOSO AREA OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA: A STOCHASTIC FRONTIER APPROACH
Abstract The study examined the technical efficiency and observed determinant of technical inefficiency of sawmill in Ogbomoso area of Oyo state. Multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to select seventy-six (76) saw millers in the study area. Detailed questionnaire was used to obtain relevant information from the respondents. Stochastic production frontier was used to determine the […]
CONTAMINATION / POLLUTION ASSESSMENT OF SOIL AROUND TANK FARMS IN OGHAREKI – OGHARA COMMUNITY IN ETHIOPE WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study covers the determination of inorganic contaminants which include lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), iron (Fe), copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) in soil around tank farms in Oghareki community, Delta State. The soil samples were collected for a period of twelve months (April 2022 – March 2023) at distances of 100 meters to 1 […]