Abstract This study investigated the level of physiochemical and heavy metal properties of plants around the Gosa dump site with the aim of evaluating the level of conformity of the physiochemical and heavy metals properties in plants in and around the Gosa dumpsite to global and national permissible limits. Primary data source was adopted. The […]

Abstract In Nigeria, rapid urbanization and industrialization have led to increased air pollution in major states, raising significant public health concerns. While some studies have monitored air quality in different states, a long-term comparison of air quality between states has yet to be undertaken. This study aims to conduct a comparative assessment of air quality […]

Abstract This study examined outdoor noise levels in 20 selected geo-referenced locations within two Local Government areas (LGAs); Oredo and Egor and the consequent generation of 2D spatial noise maps for the respective sampled areas. A digital sound level metre was used to obtain duplicate noise values once monthly for a two-month period (June and […]

Abstract The study is aimed at investigating the level of physiochemical and heavy metal properties of the soil around the Gousa dump site and the level of conformity of the physiochemical and heavy metals properties in the soil, with the global and national permissible limits. Primary data source was adopted and 14 soil samples were […]

Abstract Flooding is a significant hazard in Nigeria, with factors like climate change, deforestation, and inadequate urban planning increasing the risk. Accurate flood mapping across large areas is crucial for effective disaster management. This study aims to map the flood extent in Borno State triggered by the collapse of the Alou Dam in September 2024 […]

Abstract This study assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice on malaria and its prevention among 240 pregnant women enrolled at booking for antenatal care in Warri, southern Nigeria between January and June 2022. The study was conducted with the aid of a structured questionnaire. One hundred and seventy (70.8%) respondents knew malaria parasites as the […]

Abstract This study investigated the impact of coal mining activities on water quality in the coal belt of Kogi East, Nigeria. Surface water samples were collected from Ika-Ogboyaga and Okaba mine sites and a control site in Ankpa town. In this study, 27 liters of water were collected in total; 9 liters each from Ika-Ogboyaga […]

Abstract The continuous increase in the occurrence of childhood asthma in recent years has been associated with deteriorating indoor air quality and poor housing conditions, particularly in developing countries. This study investigated the levels of selected indoor air pollutants and examined the associations between self-reported household factors and asthma symptoms in children. A cross-sectional survey […]

Abstract This study employed geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing techniques to analyze land use and land cover (LULC) changes in Lagos State from 2002 to 2022 and to project LULC changes for the year 2050. ENVI 5.3 was utilized for supervised classification via the maximum likelihood technique, categorizing Lagos State into six distinct […]