HEALTH RISK OF HEAVY METALS IN Celosia argentea L. GROWN ON MUNICIPAL WASTE SOILS IN IBADAN, NIGERIA

Abstract This paper assessed the appropriateness of dumpsites in Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture (UPA). The bioaccumulation and potential heavy metal-toxicity risk of consuming Celosia argentea L. grown on four different dumpsites soils (Ajibode, Sasa, Moniya and Akinyele) and reference soil from University of Ibadan Training and Research Farm was also evaluated. The soil samples were […]

ASSESSING SIGNIFICANCE OF COMMUNITY DOCUMENTED CLIMATE IMPACTS AND ADAPTATION PREFERENCES AND OPTIONS IN THE LAKE VICTORIA REGION, TANZANIA

Abstract The study was conducted in Ukerewe Island in the Lake Victoria, Tanzania in order to ascertain the communities’ awareness on climate change impacts and adaptation/coping strategies. The methodology involved randomly selected 420 people mostly farmers and fishermen who were interviewed and involved in focus groups. It was observed that communities were aware of the […]

DETERMINANTS OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN UYO METROPOLIS, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract Solid waste is one of the major challenges facing Nigerian cities. Waste management problem is complex because it involves a multitude of scientific, technical, economic and social factors. However, this essential service is not effectively and properly performed by the concerned bodies in Uyo Metropolis of Akwa Ibom State. Data were collected from both […]

PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF DRILL MONKEY DIET AT AFI MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (AMWS) IN CROSS RIVER STATE- NIGERIA

Abstract Preliminary investigation of diet of free ranging drill monkeys was conducted at Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary (AMWS), Cross River State, Nigeria. Indirect field observation method of study was conducted using four pre-determined trails of 5km length. The trails were followed from 8.00hrs to 11.00hrs and 13.00hrs to 18.00hrs every day for two weeks to […]

ASSESSMENT OF TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF IMPROVED APICULTURE ON POVERTY STATUS OF BEE FARMERS IN ABUJA NIGERIA

Abstract The study was undertaken to assess technical efficiency of improved apiculture on poverty status of bee farmers in Abuja Nigeria. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 140 bee farmers from three area councils of FCT namely, Abaji, Bwari and Kwaliin. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, stochastic frontier, Pearson correlation and […]

FACTORS INFLUENCING WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR IMPROVED URBAN SERVICES IN SELECTED SLUM COMMUNITIES: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM LAGOS MEGACITY

Abstract The diminishing resource-capacities of governments for intervention-cum-development purposes vis-à-vis the threats of exacerbating degeneration of existing slums, driven by uncontrollable influx of immigrants, motivated this research. It analyses the factors of willingness to contribute diversely to improve urban service provision in selected slum communities of Lagos Megacity. Cluster sampling technique was used to identify […]

CHARACTERIZATION OF CELLULASE PRODUCED BY MICROORGANISMS ISOLATED FROM SOIL

Abstract The study was undertaken to characterize cellulase produced by microorganisms isolated from the soil. Cellulolytic bacteria and fungi were isolated from soil samples collected from ten different locations within Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Organisms were grown in a minimal medium containing carboxymethylcellulose for the production of cellulolytic enzymes. Endoglucanase activity of culture filtrates which […]

TIME SERIES MODELING OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONTHLY RAINFALL IN HAWASSA CITY, ETHIOPIA

Abstract Rainfall is the most key variable both in atmospheric and hydrological cycle. Its patterns usually have spatial and temporal variability. This variability affects agricultural production, water supply, environment, and the existence of its people. Its variability assumed to be the main cause for the frequently occurring extreme events such as drought and flood. The […]