Abstract Microbiological and physico-chemical analyses of groundwater and surface water samples collected from different parts of Benin City were carried out to investigate their pollution load. Microbiological analyses were carried out using pour plate method and most probable number (MPN) technique while physico-chemical properties were investigated using standard analytical methods. Microbial colony counts were most […]
A SPATIALLY BASED FIELD SPECIFIC CROP RECORDKEEPING SYSTEM PROTOTYPE FOR FARMERS
Abstract The purpose of this study was to develop a spatially based application that is able to capture, query, update and maintain crop production historical records for each field. Maps of the farm showing the fields were made. The fields were then numbered. These spatial data were prepared using ArcGIS 9.3. A database was created […]
DIVERSITY OF BENTHIC BIOTA OF SOME FRESHWATER HABITATS IN KABBA/BUNU LOCAL GOVERNMENT, KOGI STATE, NORTH-CENTRAL, NIGERIA
Abstract The composition and diversity of different water bodies in Kaaba/Bunu Local Government, Kogi State were investigated for both micro and macrobiota. The study covered Oinyi, Odogo and Odonkolo Rivers. Salinity values ranged between 0.03‰ and 0.07‰ indicating the freshwater status of these water bodies, pH was between 6.50 and 7.61. Conductivity values were between […]
AN ASSESSMENT OF SEASONAL VARIATIONS IN PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF UNDERGROUND WATER IN A GROWING TROPICAL CITY IN NIGERIA
Abstract The quality of underground water is influenced by natural and anthropological factors which need to be constantly monitored in order to safeguard human health. This work investigated seasonal variations in well water in Iwo town, Osun State Nigeria. A total of 15 water samples were collected from hand-dug wells from each of the political […]
SPATIO-TEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS IN THE RAPIDLY DEVELOPING AKURE AND ITS ENVIRONS, SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA USING LANDSAT DATA
Abstract The study attempted to assess land surface temperature (LST) variations in Akure, a millennium development city, and its environs, in Nigeria. The importance of LST as a vital component in global climate change cannot be over emphasized because as the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere increases, the LST also increases. Spatio-temporal assessment of LST […]
ROLE OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES IN FOOD SECURITY STATUS OF URBAN FARMERS IN IKORODU METROPOLIS, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The study examined the role of agricultural enterprises in food security status of urban farmers in Ikorodu metropolis. Using a multistage technique, 150 urban farmers were selected and surveyed with a structured questionnaire. Data was subjected to simple descriptive statistics and Spearman rank correlation co-efficient was used to test the hypothesis. Most of the […]
GENERATION RATE AND PHYSICAL COMPOSITION OF SOLID WASTE IN WOLAITA SODO TOWN, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA
Abstract The ever increasing amount of solid waste generated which is exacerbated by lack of proper waste management system is of growing environmental and public health concern worldwide and in major towns and cities of Ethiopia. The aim of this study was to assess the current solid waste generation rate and compositions in Wolaita Sodo […]
CONTRIBUTIONS OF VEHICLE INSPECTION OPERATIONS TO TRAFFIC SYSTEM IN ABUJA, NIGERIA
Abstract The general view about the routine vehicle inspection operations is to ensure that vehicles are road worthy and meet safety requirements. This is done to enhance safe and clean transport within urban centres since the nature and condition of vehicles on roads can be associated with the efficiency of traffic system. This study examines […]
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EXTREME DAILY RAINFALL AND MAXIMUM DAILY RIVER DISCHARGE WITHIN LAGOS METROPOLIS
Abstract Many research works emphasized on rainfall pattern and urban flooding while others examined the relationship between extreme rainfall and its implication for flood frequency with little attempt to establish relationship between extreme rainfall and maximum river discharge. This study therefore, draws interconnection between extreme daily rainfall and maximum daily river discharge within Lagos metropolis. […]
ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY OF OBUEYINOMO RIVER, OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE, SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Abstract This study was carried out to assess the water quality of Obueyinomo River using water quality index. Ambient and water temperatures were determined in-situ while total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), total solids (TS), turbidity, pH, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, dissolved Oxygen (DO), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), chloride, nitrate, phosphate, calcium and magnesium […]