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 […]
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 […]
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF WATER VENDORS IN DOMESTIC WATER ACCESSIBILTY IN KWALI AREA COUNCIL, FCT-ABUJA, NIGERIA
Abstract Water vending is frequently regarded as an indication of a piped water system failure, and it continues to be a vital source of water for a large number of urban dwellers worldwide, including those in Abuja. This study looked at the role of water vendors to urban water supply in Kwali L. G. A, […]
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. […]
IMPACT OF MINING LEGISLATIONS ON CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN GEITA DISTRICT, TANZANIA
Abstract Gold Mining Sector in Tanzania has been experiencing conflicts between mining investors and host communities. As a result, in 2017 the Parliament enacted a series of mining reforms aimed at mitigating both economic and environmental conflicts. This study investigated the impact of these new mining legislations in mitigating mineral conflicts between Geita Gold Mine […]
EVALUATION OF IRRIGATION POTENTIAL OF MANNISA WATERSHED USING GIS AND REMOTE SENSING TECHNOLOGIES IN OFFA WOREDA, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA
Abstract Erratic rainfall in Ethiopia has brought areas under extreme drought is increasing year to year. Assessing land suitability for irrigation has become the key strategies to minimize vulnerability to food insecurity. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the irrigation potential of the Mannissa watershed of Offa Woreda for surface irrigation. The […]
PROBLEM-SOLVING WITH SECONDARY CLIMATE REFUGEES: IDENTIFYING SUSTAINABLE PARTICIPATORY PROCESSES THROUGH FOOD SECURITY: A PROPOSAL FOR A FOOD COOPERATIVE IN BENUE STATE – NIGERIA
Abstract Increasing incidences of farmer-herder incessant clashes in Nigeria have attendant consequences on population migration, hunger, and health challenges in human settlements (known as Internally Displaced People’s (IDP) Camps). As a result, the number of children displaced from school and maternal mortality rates soared between 2016 and 2018. Although the focus of this research project […]
EFFECTS OF SUGARCANE OUT-GROWERS’ SCHEME ON THE LIVELIHOOD OF FARMERS IN SAVANNAH SUGAR COMPANY, ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This paper examined the effect of Sugarcane Out-growers’ Scheme on the livelihood of Farmers in the Savannah Sugar Company Numan Region. A total of 247 out-growers were selected from six-farm block using the quota sampling technique while 370 non out-growers were selected using Saunder’s method of sampling. Lorenz curve was used to find the […]
THE ROLE OF TOPOGRAPHY AND LAND PRODUCTIVITY IN MILITARY STRATEGIES: AN ANALYSIS OF THE BATTLE OF ADWA
Abstract Land productivity and terrain characteristics play a critical role in determining the outcome of wars, yet this aspect is often overlooked in the academic literature on wars. This study aims to fill this gap by developing a comprehensive framework for objectively evaluating the factors contributing to military victories in historical battlespaces, focusing on land […]
ASSESSMENT OF LAND USE LAND COVER CHANGE DETECTION USING REMOTELY SENSED DATA IN LOWER JEMMA SUB-BASIN OF UPPER BLUE NILE, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA
Abstract Land Use Land Cover change is the phenomenon that driven by human activities as the result of socio-economic factors over the years. The intensive agricultural activities and settlement expansion were the major causes of land cover change that to satisfy the projected population number of the country in general and local area in particular. […]