Abstract Urban waste management is one of the critical environmental challenges in rapidly urbanizing African cities. Exposure of untreated waste into the external environment poses severe environmental and human health risks. Employing data from ground and surface water sampled from the Sunyani municipal dumpsite, this study sought to assess the influence of the Sunyani Municipal […]
A STUDY ON FRUITS AND VEGETABLE INFLATION AND ITS EFFECTS ON PERSONS WITH SPECIAL DIETARY CARE IN NIGERIA. CASE STUDY OF AKWA IBOM STATE
Abstract This study examined supply of vegetables and fruits into Uyo Urban Markets with a goal of understanding why fruits and vegetables are sold at expensive prices even in their respective harvesting season. The economic condition of Nigeria affects the price affordability, transport, availability and perishability of vegetable and fruits in Uyo market. 400 copies […]
EXAMINING SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF COMMON PLACES OF ABODE OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN HOST COMMUNITIES: THE CASE OF GREATER YOLA AREA ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study examines the Spatial Distribution/Common places of abode of Forced Migrants into Greater Yola from 2015 to 2019. The study made use of both primary and secondary data sources. Primary data sources used for the study include questionnaire administration which was used to solicit information from the respondents on their reason for their […]
QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF APPLICATION OF INQUIRY-BASED PEDAGOGY FOR GEOGRAPHY TEACHING IN MOROGORO CLASSROOMS, TANZANIA
Abstract This qualitative study aimed to explore geography teachers’ practical understanding and application of the inquiry-based approach in classroom teaching. Using a case study design, the research was conducted in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania, and involved eleven (11) secondary school geography teachers. The findings revealed varied levels of understanding and implementation among the teachers. While some […]
TRANSFORMING IBADAN PERI-URBAN LANDSCAPE: INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR SLUM PREVENTION, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND EQUITABLE GROWTH
Abstract This study examines the transformation of Ibadan’s peri-urban landscape, focusing on Eleyele, Adetokun, Alafara, and Ologuneru, to develop innovative solutions for slum prevention, sustainable development, and equitable growth. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, we administered a survey to a stratified random sample of 346 residents across a 3,600-hectare area, which as of 2020 was 71% […]
WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF SELECTED PORTABLE GROUNDWATER SOURCES IN BIU METROPOLIS, BORNO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Accessibility to safe and good quality drinking water is paramount to human survival as such every individual is entitled to good quality water. Thus, in Biu city, Biu Local Government Area, Borno State are facing the problem of water scarcity. The study assesses the quality of a few chosen boreholes. Two samples from each […]
AN ASSESSMENT OF FOREST PROTECTION PROGRAMMES AND ACTIVITIES AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN MICHIKA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
Abstract Women in developing countries have direct contact with the natural environment as they collect essential items for their everyday needs. There are also women consumers and or purchasers who have indirect link with the forest. As consumers, producers, and caretakers of their families and educators, women play important roles in promoting sustainable development through […]
URBANIZATION DYNAMICS, HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURAL DEFICIT: PERSPECTIVES AND INSIGHTS OF LOW-INCOME WOMEN IN IBADAN, NIGERIA
Abstract The rapid urbanization in sub-Saharan Africa has led to housing and infrastructural deficits that disproportionately affect low-income women. This qualitative study examines the housing conditions of low-income women and girls, infrastructures within their homes and neighborhoods, and social and environmental features to get a nuanced view of how these variables shape their experience in […]
GIS-BASED COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF SUITABLE SITES FOR LANDFILL IN AKURE SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract In Akure South, the accumulation of waste has been steadily increasing due to the rise in industrial and economic activities, posing a significant challenge in solid waste management within the Local Government Area (LGA). The primary aim of this research is to identify the most appropriate approach for assessing landfill suitability, utilizing the weighted […]
UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY: AN ASSESSMENT OF IRRUA SPECIALIST TEACHING HOSPITAL, IRRUA, EDO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Healthcare services are a vital public service meant to safeguard and enhance public health across all demographics including people with disability (PWD). However, advancements in technology and medical specialities can sometimes create unequal access, leading to potential discrimination and emergencies. To address this, healthcare facilities must be universally accessible, accommodating individuals with disabilities or […]