Document Repository and Sectoral Scope Summary Abstract Rapid population growth and increasing economic activities have resulted in unsustainable exploitation and rapid decline in the spatial extent of forest reserves in Nigeria. Studying land use dynamics of surrounding forest is essential for analyzing various ecological and developmental consequences over time. This paper aims at assessing changes […]
HOUSEHOLD FUEL USE, AIR POLLUTION AWARENESS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOUR DURING WINTER: EVIDENCE FROM NAHIYA 12, KABUL, AFGHANISTAN
Document Repository and Sectoral Scope Summary Abstract Winter air pollution in Kabul, Afghanistan, is a significant environmental and public health concern, largely driven by household reliance on solid fuels for heating in rapidly urbanizing areas such as District 12. This study aimed to evaluate household fuel consumption patterns, examine public awareness of air pollution, and […]
HYDROCARBON SEEPAGE DRIVES GRASSLAND BIODIVERSITY LOSS AND LIVELIHOOD DECLINE IN THE UGWUEME GUINEA SAVANNA, NIGERIA
Document Repository and Sectoral Scope Summary Abstract Grassland ecosystems sustain biodiversity, ecosystem services, and rural livelihoods but are increasingly threatened by hydrocarbon contamination. The Ugwueme Guinea savanna of southeastern Nigeria, characterized by natural oil seepages and tar sand deposits, provides a unique setting to evaluate the ecological consequences of chronic hydrocarbon exposure. This study assessed […]
THE EFFECTS OF UNREGULATED URBANIZATION ON THE WETLAND-RIPARIAN ECOSYSTEM OF YENAGOA METROPOLIS, BAYELSA STATE
Abstract This study examines the effects of unregulated urbanization on wetland-riparian ecosystem of Yenagoa metropolis, Urbanization in Africa started later than any other part of the globe and at an extraordinary rate of roughly 40%. Africa is the continent that is urbanizing the quickest in the globe right now. A mixed research design was adopted. […]
INFLUENCE OF SETTLEMENT PATTERN ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Settlement patterns play an important role in shaping municipal solid waste management practices, particularly in developing countries where waste management infrastructure is often inadequate. This study assessed the influence of settlement pattern on solid waste generation, storage, collection, transportation, disposal, waste separation, and recycling practices in selected urban (Okada), semi-urban (Usen), and rural (Iguomon) […]
SUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION AND LAND USE/LAND COVER CHANGE DYNAMICS IN EPE, BADAGRY, AND IKORODU, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA (2010–2025): A GIS AND REMOTE SENSING APPROACH
Abstract This study examines sustainable urbanization and land use/land cover (LULC) change dynamics in Epe, Badagry, and Ikorodu areas of Lagos State, Nigeria, from 2010 to 2025 using GIS and remote sensing techniques. Multi-temporal Landsat imagery for 2010 and 2025 was obtained from United States Geological Survey (USGS), processed, classified, and analysed to quantify LULC […]
ASSESSMENT OF VEGETATION DYNAMICS OF SELECTED SURROUNDING AIRPORTS FOREST IN NIGERIA
Abstract Shortage of ecological assessment in tropical rain forest has been identified as major challenges for the forestry industries and government for sustainable forest management in terms of conservation, advocacy, carbon sequestration and policy recommendation. The study was carried out to assess tree species and vegetation dynamics of four airport surrounding forests in Nigeria. Four […]
FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLERS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA: EVIDENCE AND POLICY OPTIONS FOR FOOD INDUSTRIALISATION
Abstract This study investigated the relationship between food safety knowledge and practices among food handlers in Lagos State, Nigeria, with a view to assessing whether food safety knowledge translates into safe food handling practices. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional design and utilized a structured questionnaire administered to 200 food handlers selected from five Local […]
MAPPING URBAN EXPANSION IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA (2000–2024) USING LANDSAT TIME SERIES AND MACHINE LEARNING
Abstract Rapid urban expansion poses significant challenges for sustainable land management in many cities across sub-Saharan Africa. This study assesses the spatial and temporal patterns of urban expansion in Benin City, Nigeria, between 2000 and 2024 using multi-temporal Landsat imagery and machine-learning classification. Landsat 5, 7, 8, and 9 surface reflectance data were processed and […]
GROUNDWATER QUALITY INDEX OF CHANDRAPUR DISTRICT, CENTRAL INDIA
Abstract Groundwater is the primary source of drinking water in Chandrapur district, Central India; however, rapid industrialization, coal mining, and urban expansion have raised serious concerns regarding its quality. The present study evaluates the groundwater quality of Chandrapur district using the Water Quality Index (WQI) approach to provide an integrated assessment of its suitability for […]