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. […]
EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL TOXIC ELEMENT (PTE) BIOACCUMULATION AND PHYTOREMEDIATION POTENTIAL BY DIFFERENT PLANT SPECIES AT AN E-WASTE DUMPING SITE IN NIGERIA
Abstract Contamination by potential toxic elements (PTEs) is a severe problem threatening soil environment and human health worldwide. The present study investigated an electronic waste (e-waste) site in Nigeria contaminated by PTEs including Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn. Eight plant species (Pennisetum purpureum, Pentodon pentandrus, Amaranthus spinosous, Kyllinga pumila michx, Alternanthera sessilis, Cyperus […]
ASSESSMENT OF URBAN EXPANSION AND FLOOD VULNERABILITY IN LOKOJA TOWN, NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA
Abstract Floods are among the most devastating natural disasters in the world, claiming lives and causing property damage. In Nigeria, flood affects many urban centres with damages to life and properties. This paper investigates flood vulnerability in Lokoja town, Nigeria, by making use of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems to generate topographical information of […]
ANALYSIS OF THE SPATIAL PATTERN OF PUBLIC EDUCATION RESOURCES IN ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Education is an important tool that governments often use to attain national development. Therefore, it behoves on governments to provide adequate resources and facilities needed in education sector. Hence, spatial pattern of these facilities and resources is important to socio-economic development of any society and should not be ignored. In view of this, this […]
A REVIEW ON SOURCES OF ANCHOR DATA AND ADJUSTMENT AMOUNTS IN THE VALUATION OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN LAGOS, NIGERIA
Abstract This paper reviewed a study on where valuers of residential properties obtain anchor data and how adjustments were made on the data to ascertain the theoretical validity and reliability of the results. It corrected grammatical and calculation errors in the previous study; updated literature, restructured poorly constructed questions and compared previous with present results. […]
ASSESSMENT OF MENSTRUAL HYGIENE AND WASTE DISPOSAL AMONG WOMEN IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOODS OF GWAGWALADA, FEDERAL CAPITAL CITY ABUJA, NIGERIA
Abstract Menstrual hygiene and waste disposal is a critical issue currently all over the world. In Nigeria, the management of sanitary waste disposal remains a non-issue. This paper examines menstrual hygiene and waste disposal among women in two residential neighborhoods in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital City Abuja. Two wards were selected for the study including – […]
MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION ANALYSIS AND GIS MAPPING OF FLOOD VULNERABILITY IN THE CORE OF LAGOS STATE NIGERIA
Abstract Cities have recently experienced more frequent and intense flooding that poses far-reaching implications on humans in terms of its negative effect on the quality of urban life, urban efficiency, economy, infrastructure, and sustainability. Flood vulnerability mapping based on multiple factors that influence flooding is considered a widely used approach to understand and analyse the […]