1. A SURVEY OF LANDUSE CHANGES USING REMOTE SENSING AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNIQUES
Background to the Study
This research examines the nature of landuse...
2. AN EVALUATION OF NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS AND THEIR IMPACT ON RURAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Background of Study
Forests produce a variety of items for domestic and industrial usage (Appiah 2009). Timber and non-timber items are divided into two categories (NTFPs). NTFPs serve a significant role in supporting the lives of populations living nea...
3. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND IT'S ASSOCIATED HEALTH RISK AMONG RESIDENTS OF NKPOR, IDEMILI NORTH, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
It has been observed in recent times that the role the environment play to a nation‟s development process can not be relegated to the background. Apart from being the physical surrounding for natural habitats, the environment pro...
4. IMPACT OF URBANIZATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH QUALITY
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Probably most of the major environmental problems of the next century will result from the continuation and sharpening of existing problems that currently do not receive enough political attention. The problems are not necessarily noticed in many...
5. CAUSES AND EFFECT OF EROSION
ABSTRACT
This research work was designed to examine the causes and effect of soil erosion in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. Five (5) research questions were formulated and questionnaires were administered to one hundred (100) respon...
6. ASSESSMENT OF HUMAN ACTIVITIES ON GLOBAL WARMING
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to assess of human activities on global warming using federal ministry environment Abuja . Specifically, the study examined the history of global warming and also examine the causes of global wa...
7. A STUDY OF THE MOSQUITO AS THE PRIMARY MALARIA VECTOR
The Plasmodium parasite, which is responsible for malaria, as well as nematode worms, such as Wuchereria bancrofti, which are responsible for filariasis, and a large number of arbo-viruses, such as yellow fever and dengue viruses, which are two diseases that have a significant impact in tropical...
8. AN EXAMINATION ON THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION ON THE GROWTH OF REAL ESTATE
Background of the Study
Warri is a well-known oil producing city located in Delta State, Nigeria. It was named after the Warri River. One of the most important settlements in the Niger Delta, Warri is blessed with an abundance of valuable natural resources. In the Niger...
9. AN INVESTIGATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN NIGERIA: ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Nigeria, which can be found in West Africa, spans a total of 983,213 square kilometers throughout its landmass. According to estimates provided by the World Bank, the country now has an estimated population of more than 150 milli...
10. EVALUATION OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES' ROLE IN PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN HOUSING DELIVERY IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Housing has been widely regarded as one of the most basic requirements of human life and is a significant economic asset in every country. Adequate housing lays the groundwork for strong communities and social inclusion. Gilbertson et al. (2018)...
11. THE PROBLEMS FACING CATTLE RANCHING IN NIGERIA AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Background of the study
The strategy of the pastoralist system underwent a very substantial shift when ranching was introduced. It transforms the nomadic aspect of pastoralism, which historically does not place any boundaries on the amount of grazing that may be...
12. BROADCASTING MEDIA CHANNEL; DISSEMINATION OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS A CASE STUDY OF EBS BULLETINS, EDO STATE
BACKGROUND STUDY
Communication as we know has now evolved over many centuries. The sophistication and complexity that define modern human communication are the consequence of a very lengthy and ongoing effort by humans to improve on one of the most fund...
13. MICRO MEDIUM AND SMALL ENTERPRISE AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN BOKI LGA IN CROSS RIVER STATE
BACKGROUND STUDY
Poverty alleviation in any country may make a significant contribution to the betterment of people's lives and the country's economic progress (Akpata 2016). This necessitates industrialization, with micro and small bu...
14. THE EFFECT OF RURAL POVERTY ON ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION
Abstract
The study on the effect of rural poverty on the environmental degradation was carried out to determine the impact farming practices, deforestation etc on environmental degradation. The study adopted the survey research design and randomly enrolled participants in the study. A t...
15. THE EFFECTS OF DEFORESTATION ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC LIFE OF THE PEOPLE OF MBO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the Effects Of Deforestation On The Socio-Economic Life Of The People Of Mbo Local Government Area. Specifically, the study was aimed at examineing the main causes of deforestation in the study area, examine the effects of...
16. INCIDENCE OF DEFORESTATION AMONG THE POPULACE AND ENVIRONMENT
ABSTRACT
Nigeria is naturally endowed with vast expanse of forest land, the swamp forests in the extreme Southern part of the country, the tropical rainforest in the South- western axis and the wooded savannah in the middle belt. Nigeria ranks among the countries of the...
17. EFFECT OF FOREST RESOURCES EXPLOITATION ON ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF FARMING HOUSEHOLDS
ABSTRACT
This study analyzed the effect of forest resources exploitation on economic well-being of farming households. In carrying out the study, five specific objectives and a hypothesis were developed to guide the study. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 155 rural hous...
18. EFFECT OF GLOBAL WARMING
Abstract
Many researchers, engineers and environmentalists are expressing deep concerns about changes in the overall the last 50 years saw the rate of temperature increase climate of the planet. Fossil fuels are being continuously used to produce electricity. The burnin...
19. ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH RISK OF URBAN FLOODING
ABSTRACT
This study examined the assessment of environmental and health risk of urban flooding. Nigeria is the most populous Black race country in Africa and in the world with a total land area of 983,213 km2 occupied by over 160 Million people: The interaction of...
20. EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF DEFORESTATION ON THE ENVIRONMENT
ABSTRACT
In spite of their immeasurable benefits to life sustenance, the sustainable management of forest and forest resources in Nigeria is fraught with innumerable challenges such as the conflicting roles of the various stakeholders involved in forest management. For...
21. EFFECT OF SOIL EROSION ON AGRICULTURE
ABSTRACT
Soil erosion is recognized as one of the world's most serious environmental problems (Pimentel et al 1995, Shiferaw and Holden, 1999). Globally, about 80% of the current degradation of agricultural land is caused by soil erosion. In most developing c...
22. ASSESMENT OF CARBON MONOXIDE FROM BIOMASS BURNING IN RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN ADAMAWA STATE, NORTHEASTERN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Indoor air pollution (IAP) kills 4 million people worldwide, particularly in developing countries where many people rely heavily on biomass for energy. Globally, 3 billion people use biomass fuel for cooking and heating. Burning biomass emits carbon monoxide (CO) and other poll...
23. DEFORESTATION CAUSES, EFFECTS AND CONTROL STRATEGIES
ABSTRACT
Nigeria is naturally endowed with vast expanse of forest land, the swamp forests in the extreme Southern part of the country, the tropical rainforest in the South- western axis and the wooded savannah in the middle belt. Nigeria ranks among the countries of the...
24. DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW COST BRIQUETTE MAKING MACHINE
ABSTRACT
The work focuses on the development of a low cost briquette making machine using Rice husks and Sugarcane baggase as selected materials. The realization that deforestation and wood fuel shortages are likely to become pressing problems in many countries has turned attention to o...
25. EFFECT OF ANTHROPOGENIC PRACTICES ON AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN PARTS OF BWARI AREA COUNCIL ABUJA, NIGERI
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to evaluate effects of anthropogenic practices on agricultural activities in parts of Bwari area council (Igu, Mpape, Bwari and Bazango Kubwa). In order to obtain the pertinent information needed for the study a structured questionnaire was administer...
26. modelling LULC dynamics on the physical environment of Benue
Statement of the Research Problem
The world population is increasingly becoming urban day by day and this has been causing a lot of concerns in the last few decades. Studies have shown that rapid urban growth can lead to social, physical and environmental problems (Mundhe and Jaybhaye,...
27. ETHICAL EVALUATION OF THE IMPACTS OF MINING IN EBONYI STATE NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This dissertation titled “ethical evaluation of the impacts of mining in Ebonyi State Nigeria” was carried out to find the extent to which mining operations in Ebonyi State were consistent with named ethical principles. It was geared towards unearthing the history o...
28. STATISTICAL MODELING AND OPTIMIZATION OF CARBON SEQUESTRATION BY ABSORPTION USING AQUEOUS AMMONIA
Statement of the Problem
The aggressive exploitation of fossil fuels and other natural resources has contaminated the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we inhabit. Over a million tons of carbon (iv) oxide 3 and other climatically-important “greenhouse” gases h...
29. THE STUDY OF PROPERTIES OF BRIQUETTE PRODUCED FROM GROUNDNUT SHELL COAL BLEND
Background of the study
Biomass, particularly agricultural residues seem to be one of the most promising energy resources for developing countries (Patomsok, 2008). Rural households and minority of urban dwellers depend solely on fuel woods (charcoal, firewood and sawdust) as their prim...
