DETERMINANTS OF EXPANSION OF SQUATTER SETTLEMENTS: THE CASE OF HOSANNA TOWN, HADIYA ZONE, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract This study was conducted in 2016 to understand the determinants of expansion of squatter settlements in Gofer Meda subcity of Hossana Town, South Ethiopia. For this study a descriptive cross-sectional survey design with a mixed approach was employed. A sample of 369 households from 2400 households was taken proportionally using stratified random sampling technique. […]

URBAN DWELLINGS AND INADEQUATE IN-HOUSE INFRASTRUCTURAL CHALLENGES IN ADO-EKITI, NIGERIA

Abstract Built environment in many developing countries including Nigeria is fast degenerating. The thrust of this paper is to examine the nature of urban dwellings and condition of existing in-house infrastructures in Ado-Ekiti, being a medium-sized city in South-western Nigeria. The study adopts Survey Research Design (SRD) through structured questionnaire administered to acquire its data […]

ASSESSMENT OF LIVELIHOOD ASSETS OF WETLAND FARMERS AT EDE REGION, SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA

Abstract The study assesses the livelihood assets of wetland farmers, the relationship between their status and resources with a view to improving on their social status in the region. The study employed primary and secondary data. Primary data explored 566 structured questionnaires administered on wetland users using the snow-ball method soliciting information on; respondents’ indicators […]

AIR POLLUTION AND ENTERPRISE LOCATION: A CASE STUDY OF BIDA, NIGERIA

Abstract The existence of clusters of small-scale industries that operate obsolete equipment and generate significant gas and particle emissions with no provisions for pollution control has intensified air pollution. This study examines the relationship between the health status of inhabitants of Bida and their proximity to small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs). It adopts a […]

RURAL ROAD TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES AND FOOD SECURITY IN IKERE-EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract Rural road transportation problems had served as an impediment to the production of food as evidenced in increased cost of transportation and food in rural areas. This poses threat to sustainable food security and agricultural development. This study examined the rural road transportation challenges and food security in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.  Structured and […]

AN ASSESSMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT BY PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES AND IMPORTERS IN AND AROUND ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

Abstract Pharmaceutical waste compromises the safety of the environment and can be a serious health risk due to accumulation and non-degradation. In Ethiopia, the pharmaceutical sector is dominated by imports although a small portion of the needs are covered by local manufacturing. This is a quantitative cross sectional study regarding pharmaceutical waste management practices with […]

EVALUATING THE LEVEL OF SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE OF PROFESSIONALS IN HAZARD PRONE ENVIRONMENT OF AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract The study evaluates the level of sustainability performance of professionals in hazard prone environment of Akwa Ibom State. In Nigeria, over 60-70% of Nigerian population relies on farming for livelihood. However, the obvious is that developing countries including Nigeria are lacking in capacity to sustain agricultural production which has resulted in scarcity of food […]

GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS OF RURAL MARKET FREIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND TRAFFIC FLOW PATTERN IN SOUTH WESTERN NIGERIA

Abstract The study attempts to analyze the spatial flow pattern of rural freight and vehicular traffic characteristics generated by rural markets in the South Western Nigeria. A questionnaire survey of commodities loaded and transported as well as rural freight operators in selected rural market locations was carried out to determine their types, volume and destinations. […]