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 […]
OPTIMIZING GROUNDWATER SUPPLY AT NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY, ZAMBIA: A GIS AND HYDROGEOLOGY APPROACH
Abstract Northrise University in Zambia faces the challenge of balancing water security with sustainable groundwater management. This study aimed to optimize groundwater supply at Northrise University, Zambia, using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and hydrogeology. The objective was to identify inefficiencies in the existing water supply system and propose sustainable solutions. The study employed a multidisciplinary […]
ANALYSIS OF SOIL PROPERTIES AT OTTA FARM, AGBOWA-IKOSI, LAGOS STATE: IMPLICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY
Abstract This study analysed soil properties in Otta Farm, Agbowa-Ikosi, Lagos state and their implications for agricultural productivity. Otta Farm covers 200 acres of farmland. After dividing the area into 50m x 50m grids, 20 farmlands were chosen randomly. From these selected farmlands, 200 soil samples were randomly collected and then taken to the laboratory […]
PHYSICAL PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY CHALLENGES OF PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION IN NIGER-DELTA REGION, NIGERIA
Abstract This paper examines the safety and land use planning aspects of pipeline transportation in Nigeria. Pipelines as a mode of transportation crisscross various parts of the country mainly because oil became the major source of revenue to the country. A mixed research design involving direct field observation and desk research method was utilized in […]
ETHNO-THERAPEUTIC PRACTICES BY TRIBES OF BHAMRAGAD ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK, GADCHIROLI DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA, CENTRAL INDIA
Abstract To assess the ethno-therapeutic practices used by the tribal of Bhamragad administrative block of Gadchiroli district of Central India field investigation was carried out in 14 villages. A sample population of 31 individuals (n=10 female, n=21 male) was included in the study. A specially designed, developed, and field-tested questionnaire was used to elicit the […]