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 […]