» ABSTRACT The immuno modulating effects of leaf extracts of Telfairia occidentalis (Hook F) and Tectona grandis (Linn) on both humoral and cell mediated immune responses were evaluated in vivo. The responding cells were defined by flow cytometry and secretion of various cytokines by ELISA. …Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT In the present study, the phytochemical composition, immunomodulatory, leukocyte mobilization, haematological and antihepatotoxic effects of the aqueous extract of Senna mimosoides leaves were evaluated. The study also covered the effect of the extract on the activity of lactase and …Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Globally, the estimated incidence of diabetes and projection for the year 2030 as given by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is 350 million. Kigelia africana is highly used for ethno medicinal purposes although there is paucity of scientific information on its use. This work …Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This work was aimed at finding the effects of alcohol on some biochemical parameters. A total of one hundred and eighty (180) apparently healthy, non hypertensive male alcoholics were used for the study. Forty (40) non consumers of alcohol were used as control. The activity of alanine amino…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Wistar albino rats, numbering thirty five (35), were nurtured in the animal house of University of Nigeria Enugu Campus and used for this work. This work is designed to determine the presence of prion (PrP) in Wistar albino rats and the possible changes that sleep deprivation can c…Continue Reading »
» Abstract Waterborne diseases have been a major health issue globally because of the burden it places on man. As a result of this, the present study therefore aimed at analysing the spatio temporal pattern of waterborne diseases, using Kwara State as a case study. Primary and secondary data were o…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Water is one of the basic human need and imperative for sustaining quality of life on earth. However, its unbalance and unmanaged used make it scarce. This study analyzes the Domestic Water Demand and Supply in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State. Focuses on the analysis of the sources of wat…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Solid waste management has become the greatest problem facing many urban and semi urban areas in Nigeria. The management of solid wastes in recent time has become a very big challenge. The problem of waste generation, handling and disposal has reached a disturbing level in Nigerian urban…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The phenomenon of road traffic crash along Abuja lokoja highway has been a source of concern in view of the loss of life and its socio economic consequence. This study examined the causes of road traffic accidents along Abuja Lokoja highway using a survey questionnaire and secondary data…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The rural poor are really non beneficiaries of the enormous development efforts of the past three decades. This study is aimed at assessing community participation in rural development projects in Sapele LGA, Delta state. Data were generated from both primary and secondary sources. The s…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Urban expansion constitutes one of the key agents of land use change with the impact felt at local, regional and global levels, such impact include spatial growth on agricultural land. This study assesses urban encroachment on agricultural land in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara Stat…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT In spite of the significant campaign for the equality and desirability of both sexes of children, empirical evidence and reality indicate that the practice of child sex preference is still rampant in Nigeria. The study examined differentials in sex preference between rural and urban area…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Child labour participation is inimical, contrary to the Rights of the Child, and threatens holistic child development, the families, State and the nation at large. This study assesses the demographic and socio economic consequences of child labour in Anambra State, Nigeria. The objective…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Agriculture in Nigeria is mainly dependent on rainfall which is variable in nature. Therefore, the need to have a full knowledge of its pattern and trend is pertinent in order to achieve food sufficiency. This study examined the effect of precipitation effectiveness indices: Onset date, …Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The study examined the effects of drainage networks on floods in Calabar metropolis, Nigeria. The rapid increase in urbanization without corresponding infrastructures in the city of Calabar has led to increased incidences of flood as the available drainage channels cannot contend with th…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Human health is affected by weather elements such as temperature, rainfall, relative humidity, wind direction and others. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of rainfall, temperature and relative humidity on the occurrence of malaria, typhoid and tuberculosis in Onitsha No…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The study examines the operational traffic characteristics of Kano Nguru rail transport service in northern part of Nigeria. The Kano Nguru train service remained operational even when train operation along the major railway corridors were short down due to industrial crisis faced …Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This research project is an assessment of built up expansion in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto from 2007 to 2015. Data for this research project was collected from both primary and secondary sources. The primary source of data include field observation, interview and satellite im…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT In this study attempt was made to asses government effort in the provision of portable water water supply in Bida local government area. The study investigates the extent and condition of water supply as well as source of portable water in the study area. However, in the course of the…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT It is no longer stories that the population is globally aging. The growing number of the ageing persons has posed a great challenge on families and policy makers to provide for their health and daily needs. The study examines the characteristics of ageing population in Dogon Dutse Com…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This research work examines the socio economic impact of Zobe Dam on its neighboring environment. Specific objectives includes how the construction of the dam has brought about changes in farming techniques, their standard of living and its potential contribution to the overall develo…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This dissertation studies the kolanut trade in Sokoto city from 1900 2014. The virtues of kolanut as masticatory to the people of Sokoto as well as the roles it plays in the promulgation of socio cultural activities cannot be over emphasized. Just like coffe, Kolanut is among the stim…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This work examines the History of Muslims Christian activities among the Igala people of Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, from 1979 to 1992. The work examines the activities of Christians and Muslims. It also shows the relationship between all the religions that exist in the ar…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The focus of this study is on how the manufacturing industries in Kaduna metropolis have impacted on the development of the area during the period 1957 2007. And, the main areas it has impacted the city include: migration, urban economy, urban development, spatial patterns, class form…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Introduction Brinin Tudu village is a rural settlement presently under Gummi local government area in Zamfara state. It is about Twenty One (21) kilometers away from Gummi town. Gummi town is located along latitude (Lat, 12o06N). the village is surrounded by a number o…Continue Reading »
