RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RAINFALL AND ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN LOKOJA, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract This study assessed the relationship between rainfall and traffic accidents in Lokoja, Nigeria from 2011 – 2020. Rainfall data was obtained from Nigerian Meteorological Agency, while data on traffic accidents and casualties were obtained from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), both for a period of ten years (2011-2020). Data obtained were summarised using […]

URBAN GROWTH DYNAMICS AND WETLAND CHANGES IN YENEGOA PLANNING AREA, BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA 1996-2021

Abstract Un-coordinated urban development, poses many challenges one of which is the encroachment of development into wetland ecosystem. The study examined urban growth dynamics and wetland loss in Yenegoa, Bayelsa state. The research approach was quantitative employing the longitudinal survey design. Both primary and secondary source of data were used.  Time series Landsat Imageries of […]

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 […]

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 […]

POLLUTION STATUS OF URBAN SECTION OF RIVER DELIMI JOS PLATEAU, NIGERIA

Abstract River pollution in the urban areas is a common problem in many parts of Nigeria. This study examines the physico-chemical and biological parameters of the river Delimi within the Jos urban area. The specific objectives were to identify the dominant activities that constitute factors of pollution, and assess the pollution levels at different activity […]

ANALYSIS OF THE SPATIAL PATTERN OF PUBLIC EDUCATION RESOURCES IN ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract Education is an important tool that governments often use to attain national development. Therefore, it behoves on governments to provide adequate resources and facilities needed in education sector. Hence, spatial pattern of these facilities and resources is important to socio-economic development of any society and should not be ignored. In view of this, this […]

MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION ANALYSIS AND GIS MAPPING OF FLOOD VULNERABILITY IN THE CORE OF LAGOS STATE NIGERIA

Abstract Cities have recently experienced more frequent and intense flooding that poses far-reaching implications on humans in terms of its negative effect on the quality of urban life, urban efficiency, economy, infrastructure, and sustainability. Flood vulnerability mapping based on multiple factors that influence flooding is considered a widely used approach to understand and analyse the […]

ASSESSMENT OF ON-SITE WASTE GENERATION AMONG THE DRUG ABUSED SITE ARTISANS IN ADAMAWA AND TARABA STATES, NIGERIA

Abstract The effect of the use of illicit drug substance abuse by artisans on construction sites cannot be underestimated. Therefore, this study assessed the cost of on-site construction waste (CW) generated by artisans involved in alcohol, substance and drug abuse (AASA) across 6 building trades (carpentry, masonry, plumbing, tiling, iron bending, and electrical wiring installation) […]