SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS AND SAVING CULTURE AMONG COOPERATIVE MEMBERS IN IJEBU DIVISION, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract Finance is of prime challenge to the growth of income in both agriculture and non-agriculture sectors where most low income households find themselves. Low savings or near absence of it has resulted into insufficient financing of agricultural production as well as scrawny exploitation of economic opportunities. Thus, the study of the socio-economic characteristics and […]

EFFECT OF COOPERATIVE ON THE INCOME OF SMALL HOLDING POULTRY FARMERS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract The study investigated the effect of cooperative on the income of smallholding poultry farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria. Poultry farmers typically produce to satisfy household food needs or make profit from selling farm produce. Descriptive analysis was used to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the poultry farmers. A two-stage random sampling technique was used […]

PROTOZOAN PARASITES AND BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION OF SELECTED PUBLIC RESTROOMS IN MARKETS, MOTOR PARKS AND STUDENTS’ HOSTELS IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA AND THE ASSOCIATED PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS

Abstract A study on the protozoan parasites and bacterial contamination of surfaces in selected public restrooms in markets, motor parks and students’ hostels in Benin City, southern Nigeria. Out of the 200 swab samples from all the restroom surfaces examined, 15(7.5%) and 176 (88%) were positive for protozoan parasites and bacterial contamination, respectively. There was […]

IMPACTS OF CORONAVIRUS ON ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA

Abstract This study measured the awareness, perception and attitude of residents in southwest Nigeria on the impact of coronavirus on illegal wildlife trade with an online survey method for data collection. One hundred and fifty responses were recorded out of over two hundred online copies of questionnaire sent out. The Cronbach’s alpha was above 0.70 […]

ECOLOGICAL AND SYNERGISTIC EVALUATION OF THE NUTRIENT DYNAMICS OF THE PRECIPITATION FLUX IN A GUINEA SAVANNA, NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA

Abstract Tropical savannas are widespread, rich in biodiversity, with nutrient cycling being central to long-term sustainability of its phytodiversity. Understory precipitation (canopyfall and stemflow) and freefall from 13 rainfall episodes were sampled in isolated, naturally growing tree stands of Azadirachta indica (A. Juss), Daniella oliveri (Rolfe) Hutch. & Dalziel, Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) Benth, Prosopis africana […]

ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE CHANGES AMONG THE SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN MICHEWENI DISTRICT, TANZANIA

Abstract The impact of climate change on smallholder farmers in developing countries has become an alarming issue that requires close attention. Due to the low level of investment on science and technology in their activities, smallholder farmers are the most affected group by the impacts of climate change in many developing countries. This study examined the impacts of climate change and the adaptation strategies of smallholder farmers in Micheweni district of Pemba Zanzibar Tanzania. […]

VISITOR’S AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION OF MARKETING IN SELECTED HOTELS IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract One of the industries with the fastest growth rate is the hospitality and tourism sector. However, in the less developed economies, the hospitality industry has low awareness in the importance of advertising their products and services. Hence, this study was carried out to investigate the visitors’ awareness and perception of advertising the products and […]

PRIMING, COATING AND PELLETING TECHNIQUES: VERITABLE SILVICULTURAL TOOLS OF ENHANCING SEED GERMINATION AND SEEDLING GROWTH IN THE WORLD: A REVIEW

Abstract Inadequacy of modern physiological, silvicultural techniques leads to gap between availability of seeds and seedlings of agroforestry tree species, which consequently affect populace demand of their potentials in the world. There is need to develop modern physiological, silvicultural techniques to meet seedling production of agroforestry trees already eroded by increase in population and associated […]

VARIATIONS IN RAINFALL IN BENIN CITY NIGERIA AND ITS IMPLICATION IN FLOOD OCCURENCES

Abstract Rainfall variation is a major impact of climate change. Understanding its patterns and trends is essential for developing effective adaptation measures to minimize its impacts on flooding. This study was carried out is to access the variations in rainfall in Benin City, Nigeria and its implications on flooding. The rainfall and temperature data obtained […]

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN TRADITIONAL AFRICAN CITIES – A PERSPECTIVE FROM THE BENIN CITY WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract Solid waste management is a social, economic and environmental problem facing all traditional African cities. Over the years, there have been concerted efforts made towards adequately solving the problems created by improper waste management and disposal in traditional African cities like Conakry, Ouagadougou, Cairo, Nairobi, Kumasi, Asmara, Kampala, Monrovia, Kigali, Harare, Abidjan, Bamako, Abuja, […]