» flood hazard mapping : The prevalence of flooding within Nigeria which has been generally attributed to climate change and poor urban planningis an issue of critical importance within the context of national development.Over the period 1985 to 2014, flooding in Nigeria has affected more than 11 mill…Continue Reading »
» Introduction In general, the environment provides all life support system in the air, water, on land and in the forests (Glasson et al; 1999). However, the Nigeria environment generally, and Benin City in Edo State in particular, today presents a grim litany of woes across the length and breath o…Continue Reading »
» CHALLENGES OF POOR DRAINAGE SYSTEMS AND FLOODS CONTROL IN LAGOS METROPOLIS, NIGERIA Flooding is persistent in Lagos Metropolis. The objective of this paper is to ascertain the causes, magnitude, and effects; and to indicate directions for policy makers and urban dwellers. Topographical maps were…Continue Reading »
» TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page – – – – – – – – – –Title Page – – – – – – – – – –Certification – – – – – – – – – –Dedication – – – – – – – – – –Acknowledgement – – – – – – – – –Abstract – – – – –…Continue Reading »
» INTRODUCTION: In the past four decades, economic losses due to natural hazards such as, floods disasters have increased in many folds and have also resulted in major loss of human lives and livelihoods, the destruction of economic and social infrastructure, as well as environmental damages (Munic…Continue Reading »
» TABLE OF CONTENTSCover Page – – – – – – – – – –Title Page – – – – – – – – – –Certification – – – – – – – – – –Dedication…Continue Reading »
» FLOODS PHYSICAL PROCESSES AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ON HUMAN This study is concerned with the causes and consequences of river and coastal floods and the ways in which people can respond to the flood hazard. Individual chapters address issues such as floods as natural hazards; impacts and interpret…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACTThe present study investigated the effects different light intensities on the germination of Chrysophyllum albidum seeds as well as the early seedling development of the species. The treatments investigated were 100%, 60%, and 40% light intensities, under forest canopy (control I), open nurs…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRAC The present study investigated the effects different light intensities on the germination of Chrysophyllum albidum seeds as well as the early seedling development of the species. The treatments investigated were 100%, 60%, and 40% light intensities, under forest canopy (control I), open n…Continue Reading »
» DETERMINATION OF ANTI OXIDANT, NUTRITIONAL AND ANTI NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION OF Garcinia kola AND Chrysophyllum albidum FROM RAINFOREST ECOSYSTEM OF ONDO STATE ABSTRACTThis study was undertaken to determine the anti oxidant, nutritional and anti nutritional composition of Garcinia kola and Chrysophyl…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACTIncreasing scarcity of fossil resources, increasing demand for petroleum fuels as well as increasing detrimental effects of extracting and using fossil fuels suggests alternatives. Biodiesel is a renewable, environmentally friendly, socially acceptable, technologically feasible and economica…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACTThe influence of mycorrhizaa fungi inoculation on growth performance of Gliricidia sepium, Acacia auriculiformis, and Leucaena leucocephala was studied in a nursery experiment. The results obtained indicated the dependence of Gliricidia sepium, Acacia auriculiformis, and Leucaena leucocephal…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACTThis study analyzed poverty status of forest dwellers in coastal communities of Ondo State, Nigeria. Ten communities were randomly selected in the coastal region of Ondo State. In the two local government areas that were selected, two sets of structured questionnaires were administered to te…Continue Reading »
» TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Certification/Declaration Approval Page Dedication Acknowledgement Abstract Table of content List of tables List of figures Chapter 1 introduction 1:1 Introduction 1:2 background 1:3 statements of problems 1:4 objectives of the study 1:5 research question 1:6 study…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE THE EFFECT OF REFUSED DISPOSAL ON HUMAN HEALTH IN NIGERIA ( A CASE STUDY OF BAYELSA STATE) INTRODUCTION 1.0 Background of the study human health: The importance of living in a clean environment cannot be over emphasized. Once an environment is free of indecent waste, its impact is usual…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACTWood wastes residues collected at sawmill along Benin Ilesha express way in Akure Ondo State (Ceiba pentandra, Melicia excelsa and mixture of Ceiba pentandra, and Melicia excelsa) ratio 50:50 were converted to liquid bio fuel via slow pyrolysis process at three different temperatures, 450…Continue Reading »
» THE EFFECT OF HEAVY RAIN FALLS ON FARM LANDS IN NIGERIA. A CASE OF ITU LOCAL GOVERNMENT Table of ContentsCover Page———————————————————————————–iTitle Page————————————————————————————iiD…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACTThe versatility of wood is due to the level of moisture content in wood which determine the performance of wood in service. This performance is as a result of the process used in the drying of the wood species. Wood can be dried through natural and artificial drying method but natural met…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACTThis study was carried out to investigate the effect of different lights intensities on the germination and early growth of Treculia africana under different light intensities (100%, 60%, and 40% light intensities) as well as under forest canopy (control I), open nursery condition (contro…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDYAbuja the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria has tremendous importance in the country’s life and development. It is a hotbed for political fermentation, such that generates centripetal attraction from all corners of the country, perhaps nowhere …Continue Reading »
» A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF RENTAL VARIATION IN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF PORT HARCOURT 2004 2014) INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Shelter is a basic necessity in life. An individual can satisfy this need by either occupying his own (owner’s occu…Continue Reading »
» THE IMPACT OF STUDENT POPULATION ON RENTAL VALUE AROUND THE POLYTECHNIC NEIGHBOUHOOD (CASE STUDY OF RUFUS GIWA POLYTHECNIC OWO) CHA…Continue Reading »
» Critical analysis of pattern of land use in osun state ABSTRACT The provision of pattern of land use have been stimulated by the growth of cities by the need for relieve resulting form the pressure of modern living, so also people of age, irrespective of their economic and social state need developm…Continue Reading »
» Rural development: a means of combating rural urban migration in nigeria RURAL DEVELOPMENT: A MEANS OF COMBATING RURAL URBAN MIGRATION IN NIGERIA Rural areas are a key sector in every nation’s economy and their rapid development and modernization have gained the attention of policy makers and gove…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY 1.2 Solid wastes comprise all the wastes arising from human and animal activities that are normally solid, discarded as useless or unwanted. Also included are by products of process lines or materials that may be requi…Continue Reading »
