Abstract This study evaluated factors affecting productivity and profitability of leafy vegetable production in Anambra State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected from 150 respondents selected through multistage sampling procedure. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression model. Results show that sex, farm size, quantity of fertilizer and farming experience positively […]
EFFECTS OF CLIMATIC ELEMENTS ON SURFACE WATER IN YOLA NORTH LGA, ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Water resource is one of the important parts of environment which plays a very significant role in balancing the ecosystem. However, the resource is threatened by many factors among which are climate elements. It is against this background; this study examines the effect of climate on surface water resources. Climatic data such as rainfall, […]
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPORTANCE OF JATROPHA AMONG RURAL FARMERS IN SOME SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This paper analyzes the importance of planting jatropha in some selected Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The sample survey data were collected from 105 small scale farmers purposively selected. Data were collected using a well-structured questionnaire and were analysed with frequencies, percentages, mean and charts. The result of the study revealed that, majority […]
VASCULAR DIFFERENTIATION AND SIMILARITIES OF Anthocleista species COMMONLY FOUND IN PARTS OF SOUTHERN ECOLOGICAL ZONE OF NIGERIA
Abstract Vascular differentiation and similarities is a function of anatomical diagnosis of plant species. Various lines of taxonomic evidence have been drawn on the four Anthocleista species recorded in southern Nigeria; however, not much effort toward the anatomy of the four taxa has been made. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the […]
HARNESSING OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE CHALLENGES OF CLIMATE CHANGE TOWARDS SUB SAHARA AFRICA SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
Abstract This paper examined the challenges of climate change and prospects of harnessing opportunities from the challenges to advance the socioeconomic development and sustainability of Sub-Saharan African countries. The methodology of the study is exploratory, involving a comprehensive survey and review of conceptual and empirical literature on the nature and manifestations of climate, environment and […]
EVALUATION OF HYDRO-GEOCHEMISTRY OF LAGOS LAGOON BESIDE FESTIVAL (FESTAC) TOWN, LAGOS NIGERIA
Abstract Water quality deterioration in lagoons comes from excessive nutrient inputs, eutrophication, acidification, heavy metal contamination, organic pollution and obnoxious fishing practices. The water quality data obtained were analysed using a host of statistical tools such as descriptive statistics [mean, standard error of the mean, variance, standard deviation etc.]. The rotated component matrix helps one […]
PERFORMANCE OF ALL LISTED AGRICULTURAL AND OTHER REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT INDUSTRY OF THE NIGERIAN STOCK MARKET
Abstract This study aims to evaluate agricultural and other real estate investment industry in the Nigerian stock market. The study is necessary because there are formal and informal interests in diversifying Nigeria’s economy through agriculture. In addition, there is no known study on the performance of the agricultural type of real estate investment compared to […]
TRIANGULATION ANALYSIS OF THE LEVEL OF GIRL-CHILD EMPOWERMENT IN OKE-OGUN AREA, NIGERIA: A VIABLE WAY FOR ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Abstract The study determined the level of girl-child empowerment. Data was collected from 182 respondents and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Triangulation method was also used to facilitate validation of data through cross verification from two sources (household heads and girl-children). Findings from the study show that of the three empowerment components, the girl-children […]
SPATIO-TEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF URBAN EXPANSION IN OFFA, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA (1990 – 2014)
Abstract The study assessed urban expansion that occurred in Offa within a period of twenty – four years (1990 – 2014). Three Multi temporal satellite imageries of LandSat TM 1990, LandSat ETM 1999 and LandSat ETM+ 2014; and administrative map of Offa were used as the primary dataset to process, classify (supervised classification), and analyze […]
THE ROLE OF REGIONAL INTEGRATION IN AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE
Abstract Regional integration has the potential to develop the agricultural sector of developing countries to meet the demands of the twenty-first century through programmes like the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). This study assessed the impact of regional integration on the agricultural sector of Côte d’Ivoire by; identifying how regional integration can contribute to […]