THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATIONS (CBOS) IN POVERTY ALLEVIATION: EXPERIENCE FROM ONDO, NIGERIA

Abstract Poverty is pronounced when the basic necessities of life (which include adequate income, education, good health, security, sense of dignity and a certain level of freedom) are absent. The study examined the role of Community Based Organisations (CBOs) in poverty alleviation in Ondo city, Ondo State, Nigeria, with the view of providing guidelines for […]

TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF MAIZE FARMERS IN KANO STATE OF NIGERIA USING A DATA ENVELOPMENT ANALYSIS APPROACH

Abstract This study determined technical efficiency among maize farmers in Doguwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State, Nigeria. One hundred and seventy nine maize farmers were sampled using a three stage sampling procedure. Primary data was used with the aid of structured questionnaire. The results were analysed using descriptive statistics and Data Envelopment Analysis […]

ASSESSMENT OF RAINFALL VARIABILITY IN SOME SELECTED STATIONS IN NORTH EASTERN, NIGERIA

Abstract Rainfall has been widely studied in terms of distribution over space, time and trends including onset and cessation. In any regional study of agricultural production rainfall is therefore of fundamental importance. This is very useful for decision making in issues of food security and other sectors affected by rainfall. This study seeks to assess […]

A SURVEY OF BUTTERFLY FAUNA IN THE SACRED GROVE OF UMUAJA FOREST, SOUTHERN NIGERIA

Abstract Sacred groves in Africa have been widely adopted as an important strategy to assuage the loss of biodiversity. This has led to the protection of sacred groves (which are virgin forest with rich diversity) for their cultural, religious beliefs and taboos. This study represents the first butterfly survey of the Umuaja sacred grove and […]

EFFICIENCY OF RENTAL HOUSING IN MITIGATING HOUSING CHALLENGES IN GHANA: THE CASE OF OLD-TAFO SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES IN KUMASI TOWNSHIP

Abstract This paper presents regulatory framework for relevant authorities in promoting the efficiency and effective operation of rental housing. Rental accommodation has been acknowledged as an alternative method to addressing housing predicament in developing countries. The study was carried out on semi-detached houses in Kumasi, Ghana. A mixed method cross-sectional approach was used to gather […]

STATUS AND TRENDS OF EUCALYPTUS EXPANSION AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATION IN MEKET DISTRICT, NORTH WELLO ZONE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract Eucalyptus is one of the exotic and multipurpose tree grown in Ethiopia. This paper aims to assess the spatiotemporal expansion of eucalyptus trees in Meket district, north-central Ethiopia. Multistage sampling techniques reaching from farmer’s perception to remote sensing data processing were employed. Household heads survey of 192 farmers, key informant interviews, and focus group […]

VISITORS AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION OF REGULATORY AND SITE MANAGEMENT ACTIONS IN MINIMIZING RECREATION IMPACT AT IKOGOSI WARM WATER SPRING IN EKITI STATE

Abstract This paper examined the visitors’ awareness and perception of the role of regulatory and site management actions put in place at Ikogosi Warm water spring in Ekiti State to minimize recreation impacts. Sixty- six well-structured questionnaires were administered to randomly selected visitors. The demographic characteristics, visitation patterns, satisfaction as well as awareness and perception […]

ASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES OF FIRE INCIDENTS IN GARKI MODEL MARKET OF ABUJA AND PREVENTION MEASURES AGAINST RECURRENCE

Abstract Nigerian markets have been facing the calamities of frequent fire incidents which have led to loss of valuable goods, properties and human lives. Garki model market in Abuja was studied with the aim of assessing the causes of fire incidents, in order to provide guidelines to reduce the calamities of fire incidences for a […]

EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF RICE YIELDS DETERMINANT USING REMOTE SENSING VEGETATION HEALTH CONDITION INDICES: CASE STUDY OF LAKE GERIYO, AKERRA AND TALATA-MAFARA, NIGERIA

Abstract This research focuses on the ability of remote sensing vegetation index acquired from the Landsat-8 operational land imager (OLI)/thematic infrared sensor (TIRS) and Satellite Pour l’Observation de la Terre (SPOT-6 and 7) HRV, HRVIR, HRG system as effective indicator to measure rice growing condition and predicting yield rate. The normalized difference vegetation indices (NDVI), […]

ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION OF QUARRY OPERATION IN AKURE METROPOLIS, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract The study investigated the encroachment of settlements, noise level and prevalent health challenges of quarry operations near Shasha market in Akure North Local Government of Ondo State. The footprint of buildings was digitised from the georeferenced Google earth image in ArcGIS environment and extracted as polygon map. Sound recording system at 250 Hz was […]