ECOLOGICAL IMPACT OF GAS FLARING FROM THE KADUNA REFINERY AND PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY (KRPC) ON FLORISTIC DIVERSITY IN KADUNA NORTHERN GUINEA SAVANNA ECO-REGION OF NIGERIA

Abstract Ecological   impact of gas flaring from Kaduna refinery and petrochemical industry on floristic composition in Kaduna Northern Guinea Savanna Eco-region of Nigeria where data on upshot of gas flaring on floristic diversity are limited was studied. A total of six (6) plots of 50m x 50m replicated three (3) times were laid in each […]

PLANT SPECIES BIODIVERSITY, COMPOSITION AND REGENERATION POTENTIAL IN KURBA FOREST RESERVE, BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract The study area is endowed with few tree species which the diversity, classification based on utility and regeneration potential have not been documented. This study aimed at generating data on the species composition and diversity; determine the regeneration status of plant community of the Kurba Forest Reserve. A kilometer line transect was laid with […]

MICROMETEOROLOGY, MIXING HEIGHT AND AIR POLLUTION SIMULATION IN A WESTERN GHATS VALLEY, INDIA

Abstract The study was carried out with objectives to ascertain the micrometeorology, mixing height, and air pollutants simulation in a Western Ghats valley of India. This valley area had number of industries and a gas based combined cycle power plant (CCPP) of 4080 MW capacity is also proposed. The wind speed and directions, ambient air […]

ASSESSMENT OF WOMEN INVOLVEMENT IN ARTISANAL FISHING IN OGUN WATERSIDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE

Abstract The study assessed women involvement in artisanal fishing in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State with a view to investigate constraints and level of women involvement in fishing. Structured interview schedule was used to collect data on women socio-economic characteristics, involvement, its extent, sources of information available to women and constraints associated […]

PRAGMATIC REFLECTIONS OF SOCIO-POLITICAL DOWNTURN IN GANI ODUTOKUN’S PAINTINGS

Abstract Artistic expressions that attempt at teasing out issues that pertain to topical issues affecting a variety of mankind’s daily life and living has been the thrust of novelists, poets and singers. Many visual artists in the painting specialization especially, perhaps, would rather be given to displaying the mastery of colour rather focusing on message. […]

NATURAL INK SYNTHESIS FROM FLOWERS OF FLAME OF FOREST (Butea monosperma), COMMON LANTANA (Lantana camara), AND BERRIES OF MALABAR SPINACH (Basella alba)

Abstract The art of writing and printing requires ink which can be of natural or synthetic origin. Synthetic inks owing to their merits have an edge over natural inks. However, Volatile Organic Compounds and the non-degradable nature of synthetic ink pose a threat to the individual engaged with it and the environment. Thus to overcome […]

IMPACT OF FLOODING ON THE LIVES OF INHABITANTS OF AJEGUNLE, IKORODU COMMUNITY IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract The study assessed the influence of flooding on the lives of inhabitants of Ajegunle, Ikorodu Community in Lagos State, Nigeria. Data were obtained through the administration of 200 questionnaire copies to five (5) randomly selected residential areas in Ajegunle, Ikorodu Community. Data obtained were analyzed using tables, simple frequency and Pearson’s correlation. Results identified […]

ASSESSMENT OF VALUE-ADDED SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL PERCEPTIONS IN GHANA: A CASE STUDY OF KWAMO COMMUNITY, KUMASI

Abstract Assessment of perception on solid waste disposal is fundamental to any proper planning of solid waste management in an area.  This study assessed the value-added solid waste disposal perception in Kwamo community, Ejisu Municipality in Ghana. Two hundred and sixty (260) households were stratified into high, middle and low-class residential areas based on the […]

HEAVY METALS CONCENTRATION AND ENZYMATIC BIOMARKER OF TWO COMMERCIALLY IMPORTANT CICHLID SPECIES (Sarotherodon melanotheron AND Tilapia guineensis) FROM THE MAHIN LAGOON, SOUTH WESTERN, NIGERIA

Abstract Increasing number and amount of industrial, agricultural and commercial chemicals discharged into the aquatic environment have led to various deleterious effects on the aquatic organisms. Aquatic pollution is a major contributor to oxidative stress in fish resulting from the redox cycling of pollution. This study aimed to evaluate heavy metal concentrations and enzymatic biomarker […]

ADAPTATION OF FIELD-BASED ECOLOGICAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTH EASTERN HIGHLAND RIVERS IN ETHIOPIA

Abstract Rapid bioassessment protocols have been developed as inexpensive monitoring tools to assess the health of streams, rivers and lakes. The present study was conducted to adapt macroinvertebrate-based field protocol for assessing the ecological health of streams and rivers in the central and south-eastern highlands of Ethiopia. Abiotic and biotic data were collected from 154 […]