Abstract The increasing levels of urbanisation globally has created a situation in which cities are growing rapidly. The growth has had lasting impacts on the infrastructure and environment of the city, often leading to pollution and other environmental impairment. This study examines the environmental challenges in informal settlements of Abuja, Nigeria. Data collected were on […]
NATURAL ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF AFRICAN WALNUT (Tetracarpidium conophorum) OIL AS COSMETIC PRESERVATIVE
Abstract This study investigated the use of African walnut oil to improve the physical, chemical, sensory and microbiological quality of cream during storage in the refrigerator at 4oC. Cream was prepared and divided into four equal parts; the first part without oil served as fresh sample (control), the second to fourth part had 0.5%, 1.0% […]
PROBLEM-SOLVING WITH SECONDARY CLIMATE REFUGEES: IDENTIFYING SUSTAINABLE PARTICIPATORY PROCESSES THROUGH FOOD SECURITY: A PROPOSAL FOR A FOOD COOPERATIVE IN BENUE STATE – NIGERIA
Abstract Increasing incidences of farmer-herder incessant clashes in Nigeria have attendant consequences on population migration, hunger, and health challenges in human settlements (known as Internally Displaced People’s (IDP) Camps). As a result, the number of children displaced from school and maternal mortality rates soared between 2016 and 2018. Although the focus of this research project […]
COMPARATIVE STUDY of Parkia biglobosa (Jacq) R. Br.ex G. Don and Azardirachta indica A. Juss ROOT SYSTEM OF THE PLANTING STOCKS THROUGH POTTING AND SEEDBED
Abstract The study was conducted to compare the growth response of Parkia biglobosa and Azardirachta indica root system of the planting stocks through potting and seed bed. Seeds were sown in polythene pots of length (18cm) and diameter (14cm); filled with a mixture of top soil and sand at the ratio of 2:1 for pot […]
ASSESSMENT OF CLOVES, Eugenia aromatic (Baill.) AS AN ENTOMOCIDE AGAINST THE BEAN BRUCHID BEETLE, Callosobrucus maculatus (Fabricius) AND THE MAIZE WEEVIL, Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky)
Abstract The potency of the medicinal plant, Eugenia aromatica as a biocide against storage insect pests of cowpea and maize was assessed in the laboratory. Different treatment doses 0.0g (Control), 0.5g, 1.0g, 1.5g and 2.0g of E. aromatica were applied on maize seeds infested with Sitophilus zeamais and cowpea seeds infested with Callosobruchus maculatus. The […]
COST-RETURNS STRUCTURE AND TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF PIG PRODUCTION IN IJEBU DIVISION OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The quantity of animal products in Nigeria shows a serious shortage of animal protein intake while production of pig meat has been slowed down by many constraints. This study examined the profitability and technical efficiency of pig production. Purposive sampling technique was used to select and interview 107 respondents through structured questionnaire. Data were […]
DETERMINANTS OF EXTENSION WORKERS’ PERCEPTION OF TECHNOLOGY DELIVERY THROUGH CYBER-EXTENSION MODE IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Covid-19 pandemic introduced a paradigm shift in extension service delivery different from conventional methods, which are inadequate to cater for the needs of farmers during a pandemic. Therefore, this study examined the determinants of perception of extension workers on technology delivery through cyber extension mode. A well-structured interview schedule was used to select 208 […]
COASTAL WATER POLLUTION: A CASE STUDY OF FOUR COASTAL TOWNS IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Globally, coastal areas are under stress due to increasing human population, industrial activities and indiscriminate discharge of untreated wastes. Some of these wastes are toxic and persist and could consequently compromise the integrity of the aquatic ecosystem. However, this study was carried out to evaluate the effects of water pollution in four coastal towns […]
PETROLEUM POLLUTION AND WATER QUALITY IN THE PIPELINE RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED AT EFFURUN ROUNDABOUT, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study assesses the levels of petroleum pollution and its impact on the aquatic ecosystem around Effurun roundabout in Delta State, Nigeria. The distribution of n-alkanes and polyaromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) in surface water contaminated with crude oil and their implications for environmental and human health were analyzed. Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) was determined using […]
EFFECTS OF LEAF LITTERS OF NITROGEN-FIXING TREES AND WATERING REGIMES ON THE EARLY GROWTH OF Citrus tangelo J. W SEEDLINGS
Abstract There is shortage of characterized facts on the influence of plant-located fertilizer on the growth of Citrus tangelo.Research was carried out on the effects of leaf litters of selected nitrogen-fixing trees and watering regimes on the early growth of Citrus tangelo. The experiment selected a 6×5 factorial duplicated five times and laid out in […]