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 […]
ASSESSING INDIVIDUAL’S PERCEPTION ON ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF USING FIRE WOOD IN DUTSIN-MA TOWN KATSINA STATE NIGERIA
Abstract This assessment study examines individual perception on the environmental effects of using fuel wood in Dutsin-ma town, Dutsin-ma Local Government Area, Katsina State, Nigeria. Data was collected through the use of structured questionnaire using random sampling method. The survey covered a sample population of 300 drawn from the five selected areas of: Uguwar Yandaka, […]
EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL TOXIC ELEMENT (PTE) BIOACCUMULATION AND PHYTOREMEDIATION POTENTIAL BY DIFFERENT PLANT SPECIES AT AN E-WASTE DUMPING SITE IN NIGERIA
Abstract Contamination by potential toxic elements (PTEs) is a severe problem threatening soil environment and human health worldwide. The present study investigated an electronic waste (e-waste) site in Nigeria contaminated by PTEs including Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn. Eight plant species (Pennisetum purpureum, Pentodon pentandrus, Amaranthus spinosous, Kyllinga pumila michx, Alternanthera sessilis, Cyperus […]
HEAVY METALS IN CUCUMBER (Cucumis sativus L.) AS INFLUENCED BY ORGANIC AND INORGANIC FERTILISERS
Abstract Heavy metals are significant environmental contaminants found on the surface and in the tissue of fresh vegetables through the use of phosphate and animal manure fertilisers applied to soil during production. A field study was carried out at the experimental site of National Horticultural Research Institute, Idi-ishin, Ibadan, to assess the heavy metal concentration […]
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING URBAN HOUSEHOLDS WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR SOLID WASTE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN ABUJA, NIGERIA
Abstract The research study evaluated socio-economic factors influencing urban households’ willingness to pay for solid waste environmental management services in Abuja, Nigeria. Specifically, the study was designed to achieve the following objectives: determine the socio-economic profiles or characteristics of respondents, determine the classifications of solid waste and methods of solid waste disposals, evaluate the socio-economic […]