Abstract The study area is endowed with few tree species which the diversity, classification based on utility and regeneration potential have not been documented. This study aimed at generating data on the species composition and diversity; determine the regeneration status of plant community of the Kurba Forest Reserve. A kilometer line transect was laid with […]
IMPACT OF FLOODING ON THE LIVES OF INHABITANTS OF AJEGUNLE, IKORODU COMMUNITY IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The study assessed the influence of flooding on the lives of inhabitants of Ajegunle, Ikorodu Community in Lagos State, Nigeria. Data were obtained through the administration of 200 questionnaire copies to five (5) randomly selected residential areas in Ajegunle, Ikorodu Community. Data obtained were analyzed using tables, simple frequency and Pearson’s correlation. Results identified […]
ASSESSMENT OF VALUE-ADDED SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL PERCEPTIONS IN GHANA: A CASE STUDY OF KWAMO COMMUNITY, KUMASI
Abstract Assessment of perception on solid waste disposal is fundamental to any proper planning of solid waste management in an area. This study assessed the value-added solid waste disposal perception in Kwamo community, Ejisu Municipality in Ghana. Two hundred and sixty (260) households were stratified into high, middle and low-class residential areas based on the […]
HEAVY METALS CONCENTRATION AND ENZYMATIC BIOMARKER OF TWO COMMERCIALLY IMPORTANT CICHLID SPECIES (Sarotherodon melanotheron AND Tilapia guineensis) FROM THE MAHIN LAGOON, SOUTH WESTERN, NIGERIA
Abstract Increasing number and amount of industrial, agricultural and commercial chemicals discharged into the aquatic environment have led to various deleterious effects on the aquatic organisms. Aquatic pollution is a major contributor to oxidative stress in fish resulting from the redox cycling of pollution. This study aimed to evaluate heavy metal concentrations and enzymatic biomarker […]
ADAPTATION OF FIELD-BASED ECOLOGICAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTH EASTERN HIGHLAND RIVERS IN ETHIOPIA
Abstract Rapid bioassessment protocols have been developed as inexpensive monitoring tools to assess the health of streams, rivers and lakes. The present study was conducted to adapt macroinvertebrate-based field protocol for assessing the ecological health of streams and rivers in the central and south-eastern highlands of Ethiopia. Abiotic and biotic data were collected from 154 […]
METALS DISTRIBUTION IN THE WATER BODIES AROUND QUARRY SITES IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Quarrying of rock for construction purposes is a significant industry in Nigeria thus contributing to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This study examined the heavy and trace metal distribution in the water bodies around quarry sites in Ogun State. Geographic Information System approach was used to map eight selected sites namely Isara, Idode, Iwaye, Ogbere, […]
NITRATE AND NITRITE IN WATER WITHIN ANKA ARTISANAL MINING SITE, NIGERIA: CONTAMINATION AND HUMAN HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT ADEWUMI, A.J.
Abstract This study evaluated the health risks associated with nitrate and nitrite in water of Anka artisanal mining area. 104 water samples were obtained in both the dry and rainy seasons using standard methods. Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) was used to estimate the concentrations of NO3 and NO2. The single pollution index (SPI) […]
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. […]
SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: AKWA IBOM STATE PERSPECTIVE
Abstract Many existing and developing urban centres including those in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria are undergoing rapid physical and economic growths, which contribute immensely to urban development. This urban development seems to benefit these centres, it can also, if not appropriately managed, create discrete challenges for them. This paper examined the urban development trends, characteristics […]
ASSESSMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS ON COASTAL DWELLERS’ LIVELIHOODS IN OJO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF LAGOS STATE
Abstract Numerous studies have affirmed the adverse effects of climate change on different sectors of society, with manifolds of consequences for human wellbeing. The rapid population and infrastructural development along the Lagos Coastal area present many challenges. The study aims to identify the potential and real-life effects of climate change on the livelihood of coastal […]