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 […]
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SURFACE WATER QUALITY UNDER THE COAL MINING BELT OF KOGI STATE
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 […]
INDOOR AIR EMISSIONS AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ASTHMA-RELATED SYMPTOMS AMONG CHILDREN IN PERI-URBAN AREAS OF BENIN CITY, NIGERIA
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 […]
LAND USE/LAND COVER CHANGE PROJECTION FOR THE YEAR 2050: AN ASSESSMENT OF LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
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 […]
GEOSPATIAL ASSESSMENT OF LAND USE/ LAND COVER OF THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY: A CASE STUDY FOR THE YEAR 2050
Abstract The increased rate of urbanization has led to the transformation of landscapes at a higher rate, making the accurate assessment of land use and land cover changes (LULCC) imperative for sustainable urban planning and environmental management. This study presents the geospatial assessment of LULCC in the FCT (Federal Capital Territory) of Nigeria over a […]
POLLUTION CHARACTERISTICS AND GEOCHEMICAL STUDY OF CORE SEDIMENTS FROM RIVER OSSIOMO, SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Abstract This study assessed the pollution characteristics and geochemical study of core sediments from the Ossiomo River. Sediment samples were air-dried, crushed and sieved through a 2mm sieve and analysed for physicochemical and heavy metals using standard methods. The average mean concentration of physicochemical properties in sediments were 5.43±0.37 pH, 186.28±59.15 (uS/cm) EC, 1.41±0.94 % […]
VARIATIONS IN RAINFALL IN BENIN CITY NIGERIA AND ITS IMPLICATION IN FLOOD OCCURENCES
Abstract Rainfall variation is a major impact of climate change. Understanding its patterns and trends is essential for developing effective adaptation measures to minimize its impacts on flooding. This study was carried out is to access the variations in rainfall in Benin City, Nigeria and its implications on flooding. The rainfall and temperature data obtained […]
EFFECT OF FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL ON AIR QUALITY IN LAGOS STATE, SOUTH WESTERN, NIGERIA
Abstract Examining the impact of the fuel (Premium Motor Spirit) subsidy removal policy on air quality enhances our understanding of the relationship between economic policies and the environment. This study aims to investigate the effect of the subsidy removal policy on air quality in Lagos State, Nigeria, by adopting Sentinel 5p techniques. Two months (April-May, […]
MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT IN OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE, NIGERIA
Abstract Waste disposal and management have always been a problem to people in every part of the world of which Nigeria is not left out. This research work assesses the waste management system in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife focusing on the central campus. It also aims, among others, at determining the quantity of waste generated […]
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 […]