SPATIAL CHARACTERIZATION OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY AS INFLUENCED BY WASTE DUMPS IN IBADAN METROPOLIS USING GIS MAPPING

Abstract Inefficient management of landfills and dumpsites for waste disposal is a major problem in Nigeria. Leachates and pollutants from these dumpsites have been known to contribute to the pollution of groundwater systems.  The extents of pollution however are poorly quantified since the flow of pollutants continues below earth surface. The use of GIS mapping […]

IMPACTS AND IMPEDIMENTS OF DEVELOPMENT AGENTS ON NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION: MERTULEMARIAM DISTRICT CASE STUDY, NORTH CENTRAL ETHIOPIA

Abstract In Ethiopia, there is scanty information on scientific evidence regarding the role of Development Agents (DA) in natural resource conservation and the linkage with farmers and challenges hindering their activities with regards to natural resources conservation. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate impacts and impediments of development agents on natural resource […]

PLANT DIVERSITY ON MOUNTAIN SITE; A CASE STUDY OF IDANRE HILL, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract An investigation of the plant diversity of Idanre Hill was carried out using quadrant sampling technique and an extensive assessment of plant species found along different gradients namely, mountain top, midpoint and foothill. Quadrat size of 10m2 was randomly placed in 10 points on each elevation, followed by qualitative and quantitative vegetation description. Life […]

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF WASTE DISPOSAL PRACTICES OF SELECTED PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HOSPITALS ON PUBLIC HEALTH IN MINNA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract This study examined comparative analysis of waste disposal practices of selected public and private hospitals on public health in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. Both primary and secondary data were used. The primary data include questionnaire, personal interview and field survey. Documents produced by Government agencies such as Niger State Ministry of Health and Niger […]

VARIATIONS OF MEAN ANNUAL WIND SPEED OVER SUDAN AND SOUTH SUDAN WITH COORDINATES AND ELEVATIONS

Abstract Mean annual wind speed for Sudan and South Sudan  for the period 1981- 2010 was obtained as normal data for 19 stations, and analyzed for correlations between  wind speed on the one hand and latitudes, longitudes and elevations on the other hand. The data was analyzed using Excel statistical package. Wind speed increased on […]

ECOSYSTEM SERVICES, CONSERVATION CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE GROUND WATER FOREST IN THE NECH SAR NATIONAL PARK, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

  Forests provide ecosystem services that are vital to the well-being of humans, but lack of knowledge about and recognition of these services have resulted to inappropriate preservation and utilization of such ecosystems. The main objective of this study was to assess the types of ecosystem services provided by the Ground Water Forest ecosystem in […]

HOUSING CONDITIONS IN A SLUM AREA OF AJEROMI OKE-OJA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract Housing is an inevitable aspect of human life in any society. Consequently, its condition has resultant effect on the general wellbeing of individuals. This study examined the housing conditions in Ajeromi Oke-Oja in Ogun State, Nigeria with the view of identifying and assessing existing housing facilities and building construction materials; methods of acquisition and […]

CLIMATE-INDUCED PROBLEMS AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES OF URBAN FARMERS IN IBADAN

Abstract This study examined the perceived climate-induced problems encountered by urban farmers in Ibadan, the farmers’ responses and adaptation strategies. Primary data were collected through the administration of a structured questionnaire, key-informant interviews and field observation. Stratified random sampling was employed in selecting 244 urban farmers for questionnaire administration. In-depth interviews were also conducted with […]

DETERMINANTS OF CHALLENGES OF TRANSPORTATION NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY IN ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA

Abstract Transportation challenges of the elderly are multifarious considering growing demands on transportation systems in many developing countries. Against this background, the study on which this paper is based identifies mobility challenges of the elderly following recent increase in the number of the aging group.  The study is part of travel survey of households in […]