Abstract The Awash River, (AR) is used for different purposes such as drinking, industrial supply, hydropower, and agriculture. These uses of the water have resulted in the rapid deterioration of water quality. The performance of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) situated with the river catchment area have been assessed together with the impact on the surface […]
ANALYSIS OF LAND USE CHANGES IN KADUNA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA
Abstract This study has attempted to investigate and analyze the land use changes that have occurred in Kaduna North Local Government Area between 1993 and 2007. In the study, an integrated approach involving remote sensing and GIS was used for evaluation of urban growth and its impact on land use in the study area. The […]
ENERGY CONSUMPTION PATTERN OF HOUSEHOLDS IN THE RURAL SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA
Abstract The aim of this study is to investigate the energy consumption pattern of rural households in southwestern Nigeria.A four-stage sampling technique was used to select respondents. Three states (Ogun, Osun and Ondo states) with highest concentration density of forest in southwestern Nigeria were purposively selected. Twenty five villages were randomly selected from Ogun (15), […]
COMMUNITY PERCEPTION ON SOLID WASTE AND ITS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN BEDELE TOWN, OROMIA REGION, ETHIOPIA
Abstract The aim of this study was to assess community perception on solid waste management practice in Bedele Town, Oromia region, Ethiopia. Sampled households interview, field observation and key informants were used for data collection. Focus group discussion was also employed to cross check the data collected through interview. Food waste, plastic bags, plastic bottles, […]
CLIMATE VARIABILITY AND AGRO-PASTORALS’ ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN SOMALI REGION OF ETHIOPIA, THE CASE OF KEBRIBAYAH DISTRICT
Abstract The study examined climate variability; identified types of adjustments agro-pastoral households are making in their crop and livestock production practices in response to climate changes; and assessed factors influencing agro-pastoral households’ decision to practice adaptation mechanism. Thirty years of meteorological station data beginning from the year 1987 to 2016 and primary data collected from […]
LIVELIHOOD AND HAZARD VULNERABILITY OF COMMERCIAL MOTORCYCLE AND TRICYCLE RIDERS IN ORILE-IGANMU AREA, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Since commercial motorcycle and tricycle have become a recognized means of transportation in Nigeria, it has generated research interest among scholars with different focuses and findings. This paper examines the activities of commercial motorcycle and tricycle riders as a means of livelihood and their vulnerability to hazards associated with their works. The study was […]
REMOTE SENSING AND GIS TECHNIQUE IN THE ASSESSMENT OF LAND USE CHANGE AND HEAVY METAL POLLUTION IN SOUTH WESTERN NIGERIA
Abstract Land use land cover change is an important contributor to the trace element content of an aquatic system. Therefore, the study of the land use pattern is important in understanding the heavy metal pollution of the sediments of the aquatic system in an area. The aim of the study is to apply LULC pattern […]
EVALUATION OF RURAL HOUSEHOLDS DEMAND FOR NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS (NTFPS) IN OYO STATE: A QUADRATIC ALMOST IDEAL SYSTEM (QUAIDS) APPROACH
Abstract Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are essential components of rural household livelihood strategies and contribute immensely to household nutrition and health. This paper therefore, evaluated household consumption for selected NTFPs in Oyo State. A total of 240 respondents were interviewed with the aid of well-structured questionnaire and interview guide. Data were analysed using the Quadratic […]
WATER QUALITY OF THE UPPER BENUE RIVER OF TARABA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Water quality of River Benue was studied to understand the contamination status and safe of usage. Physico-chemical parameters like Temperature, Turbidity, TDS, DO, pH, Conductivity, Nitrates, and heavy metals such as; Zn, Cd, Cr, Pb and Ni were studied at Lau and Mayo Ranewo towns between July, 2017 – February, 2018 to compared with […]