» 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 »
