Geography Project Topics with available Materials

1) Assessment Of Dry Season Farming In Kwadon Yamaltu-deba Local Government Area, Gombe State

The research project discussed the dry season farming in Kwadon a settlement or area located in Yamaltu-Deba Local Government area of Gombe State due to the presence of stream and shallow underground water in the area. The dry season farming is heavily practiced but accompanied by various socio-economic problems that ought to be look into... Continue Reading

2) Commercial Horticulture Practice In Nigeria: Its Socio-spatial Effects In Abuja Municipal Area Council

This was the work I used as my project topic, where I sampled the opinion of people living in Abuja. The impact of horticulture on life is very essential especially during the heat season and the discussion of climate change.... Continue Reading

3) Change Detection In Land Use And Land Cover Using Remote Sensing Data And Gis (a Case Study Of Ilorin And Its Environs In Kwara State.)

This project examines the use of GIS and Remote Sensing in mapping Land Use Land Cover in Ilorin between 1972 and 2001 so as to detect the changes that has taken place in this status between these periods. Subsequently, an attempt was made at projecting the observed land use land cover in the next 14 years. In achieving this, Land... Continue Reading

4) Assessment Of The Quality Of Urban Transport Services In Nigeria

Transport services are inadequate in quality and qualitative terms in most developing countries such as Nigeria which, relies on the importation of fairly used vehicles to meet the travel demands. The poor service delivery of transport system had created impediment towards the smooth movement of people, goods and services in some of urban... Continue Reading

5) Socio-economic Problems Of Internally Displaced Persons In Maiduguri

This study examines the socio-economic problems of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Yerwa district of Maiduguri Borno State. There are IDPs in host communities apart from those in government IDPs camps, taking a host community of Yerwa district as my study area, to research on their socio economic problems, to analyze their... Continue Reading

6) Household Waste Management Practices In Zaria City Kaduna State

In Nigeria and particularly in Zaria city of Kaduna state, open dumping is still the most common household waste disposal method/practice. This type of practice is un hygienic and environmentally unfriendly. This research is aimed at effective household waste management practices in the study area. The research found that there are some... Continue Reading

7) The Spatial Distribution Of Filling Stations In Benin Metropolis

The work is on the distribution pattern of filling station in Benin metropolis, it also shows the conformity of filling stations in regards to the rules and regulations of the DPR (Department of Petroleum Resources) in Nigeria.... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0156
  • Pages:116

8) Perception Of Noise Pollution In Jos North Lga Of Plateau State

This work is a project on Aim and Objectives The main aim of this research is to investigate the perception of noise pollution on residents ofJos North LGA, while its specific objectives will include: To determine the socio – economic background of residents of Jos North LGA. To... Continue Reading

9) The Use Of Geospatial Approach In Assessing Landuse And Land Cover Of Madalla In Suleja Local Government Area, Niger State

                                                   ABSTRACT This study examines the spatial and temporal changes in land use and land cover of Madalla in Suleja Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State between 1984 and 2013, as well as, the rate of change, factors responsible and suggests measures on how to check the... Continue Reading

10) Spatial Preference Of Urban Residential Location In Osogbo, Osun State

This study examined the spatial preference of urban residential location in Osogbo. It identified the types and qualities of residential housing units in Osogbo; described the spatial pattern of residential neighbourhood in Osogbo; and examined the factors influencing the choice of residential location in Osogbo.            ... Continue Reading

11) Geospatial Analysis Of Petroleum Filling Stations Effect On Domestic Water Source In Minna, Niger State

This study assesses the quality of domestic ground water sources close to petrol filling stations with a view to determining the level of vulnerability. It Map out filling stations and domestic water sources within their proximity with the aid of GIS, determining their level of proximity to domestic water sources, carrying out physiochemical... Continue Reading

12) Site Suitability For The Installation Of Additional Continuously Operating Reference Station

The advent of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) in space technology has tremendously improved the methods of positioning and navigation. Countries are now adopting the continuous observation and measurements using a network of GNSS receivers called Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) as the standard. Hence, the study... Continue Reading

13) Development And Implementation Of A Disaster Management Centre

CHAPTER ONE 1.0INTRODUCTION 'Disaster management' can be defined as the range of activities designed to maintain control over disaster and emergency situations and to provide a framework for helping at-risk persons to avoid or recover from the impact of the disaster. Disaster management deals with situations that occur prior to, during, and... Continue Reading

14) The Role Of Transport In Quality Healthcare Delivery

This project seeks to link the role of transport to quality healthcare delivery. The main objective of the study was to assess the role of transport in quality healthcare delivery. A variety of primary and secondary data were employed to gather data to respond to the study research questions. The primary data for the study were collected... Continue Reading

15) The Effects Of Modernization Of Ancient Kano City Gates

This study examined the effects of modernization of ancient Kano city gates. Three local governments namely Kano Municipal, Nassarawa and Tarauni were used for this study, covering 150 respondents that were purposively sampled with 50 from each of the 3 local governments. Also, field surveys were carried out at all the 15 gates, discussions were... Continue Reading

16) The Effect Of Some Weather Parameters On Flight Operations

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION1 .1. BACKGROUND TO THE STUDYAviation probably more than any other mode of transportation is tremendouslyaffected by weather. Every phase of flight operation that is from the take off to thelanding and also  when aircraft is in-flight hasthe potential  to be influenced byweather (Kulesa, e2013). Aircraft   travels ... Continue Reading

17) Characteristics Of The Ageing Population In Dogon Dutse Community Of Jos North Local Government Area Of Plateau State

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 Community of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau... Continue Reading

18) Rainfall And Temperature Anomalies At Sokoto 1991-2010

This study examines the rainfall and temperature anomalies at Sokoto for the period 1991-2010. The data on monthly rainfall and temperature of Sokoto were collected from the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NIMET) Sultan Abubakar III International Airport. Sokoto respectively. Simple linear regression and coefficient (r) simple correlation... Continue Reading

19) Farmers Indigenous Knowledge Of Land Degradation And Conservation Measures In The Nigeria Sahel

This study was conducted in order to get an insight of the local people's account on land degradation and its management strategies in six local government areas of northern Katsina state. The study used qualitative research methodologies (Participatory Rural Appraisal, Focus Group Discussion and Questionnaire) and quantitative methods... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0144
  • Pages:374

20) Heavy Metal Concentrations Around Some Selected Major Dumpsite (gosa And Mpape) In The Fct, Nigeria

This research determined heavy metal concentrations around some selected major dumpsites (Gosa and Mpape) in the FCT, Nigeria. Soil sample were collected at top soil (0-15cm) and sub soil {15-30cm) with a stainless soil augar and transferred into well labeled polyethene bags and taken to the laboratory for analysis. The concentrations of... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0143
  • Pages:111

21) Optimization Of Municipal Solid Waste Collection And Disposal For Lokoja, Nigeria

 Waste accumulation in developing world cities has become common sights in recent times. Management of solid waste has been one of the challenges facing urban areas in the world owing to an aggregation of human settlements and increased consumption thereof that has the potential to produce a large amount of solid waste. The situation is... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0142
  • Pages:144

22) An Assessment Of Built-up Expansion In Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

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 imageries. While secondary data include relevant... Continue Reading

23) The Socio-economic Impact Of Zobe Dam On It’s Neighbouring Environment

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 development of the area. The problem hinges on how the... Continue Reading

24) An Assessment Of Government Effort On The Provision Of Portable Water Supply In Bida Local Government Area Of Niger State

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 study, questionnaire was developed and used to... Continue Reading

25) Teachers’ Perceptions On The Use Of Models In The Teaching And Learning Of Geography In Gweru Urban High Schools.

The study sought to establish teachers’ perceptions on the use of Geographical models in the teaching and learning of Geography in Gweru urban high schools. The study adopted the descriptive survey design which enabled the researcher to collect data through the use of personally distributed questionnaires, personal interviews and... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0138
  • Pages:100

26) A Study Of Government Policy On The Implementation Of Corporal Punishment In Selected Secondary Schools In Mutare Urbarn.

  How discipline has been modeled and maintained through corporal punishment among pupils in schools is a controversial issue in the implementation of legal polices from the government. Corporal punishment remains ideal and the order of the day in any academic institution and it had remained an option in the teaching and learning... Continue Reading

27) Challenges Faced By Teachers In The Implementation Of Inclusive Education In Lower Gwelo Cluster Schools.

This paper reports on the findings of a research study that investigated on the challenges faced by teachers in the implementation of inclusive education in two of the secondary schools in Lower Gwelo Cluster. The study made use of a mixed method approach .The research methodology was underpinned by a descriptive survey .The specific... Continue Reading

28) Effect Of Mobile Communication Mast On Soil Properties In Lugbe, Federal Capital Teritory, Abuja

This study examines the effect of GSM mast on soil properties in Lugbe, Municipal Area Council of the F.C.T. The work essentially focuses on the availability or otherwise of heavy metal and its variations along the GSM masts belong to MTN and GLO operation. The soil samples were taken at 20m, 60m and 100m from each of the GLO and MTN... Continue Reading

29) Effect Of Teachers Qualification On The Secondary School Students Performance In Geography In External Examination In Kajola Local Government

This research work was set out to investigate the effect of teachers’ qualification on the secondary school students’ performance in Geography in External examination Kajola local government area of Oyo State. The variable considered are qualified and unqualified teacher to measure students academic performance. Qualified Geography... Continue Reading

30) Influence Of Instructional Materials On Students Academic Performance In Secondary Schools In Ilorin West Local Government

The study examined the effect of instructional materials on student’s academic performance in geography in Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara State.  Four secondary schools were selected from the local government for research purpose. Total of eight (8) teachers and thirty two (32) students were the sample used. The instrument... Continue Reading

31) An Assessment Of The Effect Of Different Land Use Of On Soil Prices In Tunga Maje Gwagwalada Area In Abuja The Federal Capital Territory.

This research focused on the assessment of the effects of different land on sites in Tunga Maje, Gwagwalada AreC7 Council of the Federal Territory, having the following objectives, and to examine soil physically of various land uses (three land uses C7na control) with a sample of depth; 0-15cm (topsoil) and _I 6-30crn (subsoil), to... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0132
  • Pages:105

32) Assessing The Impacts Of Urbanization On The Environment Of Abuja Municipal Area Council (amac)

Rapid urbane without effective environmental consciousness means that in virtually every matter - from large cities and metropolitan areas to regional centers and ss ret towns - a substantial proportion of the population is at risk from nature an-induced environmental hazards. A strategic approach is essential if urbane to enjoy all the... Continue Reading

33) Assessing Water Quality For Human Consumption Within The Vicinity Of Karu Aiiattoir, Abuja Fct, Nigeria

This study assesses the surface and groundwater quality for human consumption within the vicinity of Karu abattoir in Abuja. Water samples were collected from three points along Tauga stream, comprising the discharge point, 40meters before (upstream) and after (downstream) the discharge point. Groundwater samples were also collected... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0130
  • Pages:161

34) Appraisal Of Construction Management Practice In Nigeria.

Construction industry has complexity in it nature because it contains large number of parties such as clients, consultants and contractors. The factors that influence construction management practice differ from country to country, due to prevailing conditions. The objective of this project is to identify factors that influence... Continue Reading

35) Environmental Effects Of Mining On Local Communities In Kitwe And Mufulira In Copperbelt Province, Zambia

With the focus of the mining companies remaining on profit making, environmental pollution on the surrounding communities is what has characterized mining in Zambia. It is for this reason that study aimed at determining the environmental effects of mining on local communities in the Copperbelt province of Zambia. The study was guided by... Continue Reading

36) Patterns And Determinants Of Fertility In Nsukka Region, Enugu State, Nigera.

The purpose of this work was to examine the patterns and determinants of fertility in Nsukka region, Enugu State, Nigeria. This was necessarily because most fertility studies across the nation lay emphasis on single or selected determinants, and using the findings to make recommendations on generalized terms which may not be applicable in... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0127
  • Pages:132

37) Spatial Pattern Of Industrial Production Subcontracting In Onitsha Metropolis, Anambra State Nigeria

The study was aimed at examining the spatial pattern of industrial production subcontracting in Onitsha Metropolis Anambra State Nigeria. Data were collected from documentary materials, questionnaire, in-depth interviews and field observation and were analysed using percentages, mean, standard deviation, nearest neighbour analysis and... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0126
  • Pages:106

38) Impact Of Abattoir Effluent On The Quality Of Asata And Owo Streams In Enugu, South Eastern Nigeria

  Abattoir activities are accompanied by some negative influence on the environment if not properly managed. The impact of abattoir effluent on the quality of Asata and Owo (a tributary to Asata) streams in Enugu was studied. Field observation revealed that the inhabitants of the study area make use of the stream water. Two sets of... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0125
  • Pages:144

39) Urbanization And Loss Of Wetland In Port-harcourt Metropolis, Nigeria

Urban development in wetland ecosystems for human settlement, agriculture and industrial development is one of the biggest threats to wetland conversion and management. Prediction of future urban expansion is very useful for urban planners and environmental managers in rapidly growing cities. This study aims to examine urbanization and... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0124
  • Pages:116

40) "an Assessment Of Water Quality: The Case Of Millennium Development Goals (mdg's) Boreholes In Kuje Area Council, Abuja Nigeria.

This study assessed water quality of MDG's boreholes in Kuje Area Council Abuja with a view to determine its suitability for human consumption, to achieve this, the study embarked on (i) identification of MDGs Boreholes, (ii)physic-biological characteristics and heavy metal concentration of water samples, determination of the quality of... Continue Reading

41) Assessment Of Household Water Accessibility In Eastern Kogi State Of Nigeria

The suitability and sustainability of any human settlement for economic development is strongly linked to the level of serviceability and livability. Settlement serviceability and livability is infrastructure-based and water services function, as a basic amenity. This is due to the nature of the benefits of access to water 1'Yhich has... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0122
  • Pages:190

42) The Effect Of Agricultural Practices On The Soil

Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'>Agriculture has had a significant effect on the world's landscape for decades. Over the years agricultural practices have seen dramatic changes that have caused a great impact on the soil leading to its degradation.... Continue Reading

43) Geology Of Enugu - Ngwo And Environments

This work presents a detailed geology of Enugu-Ngwo and environments. The study area is bounded by latitudes 7o23’N and 7o30’N and longitude 7o23’E and 7o30’E.The area extent covers approximately 167.7km. Three distinct formations such as Enugu Shale, Mamu Formation and Ajali Formation are exposed in the area. The Enugu Shale is... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0120
  • Pages:113

44) Environmental Impact Assessment Of A Proposed Tankfarm (a Case Study Of Okftz, Ondo State)

This study was carried out to assess environmental impacts of a proposed tankfarm which is to be situated at the Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ondo State (OKFTZ). It encompasses various field sampling which includes soil, air and noise sampling taken from the proposed site. These samples were tested in the laboratory for parameters such as... Continue Reading

45) Planning Implications Of Housing Development In Jos Jarawa District, Jos North, Plateau State, Nigeria.

This study aims at examining the housing development in Jos Jarawa. 150 households were surveyed across the District employing simple random sampling technique in order to generate data on the physical, social and economics characteristics of households. The analysis revealed that residents are of high density zone with their occupation... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0118
  • Pages:117

46) Population And Climate Change “nigeria Case Study”

Climate unpredictability and change in climatic parameters have direct influence on environment and human existence. A negative change in the climate, always have its corresponding dysfunctional impacts on man and the ecosystem globally or locally. Flooding poor agricultural yields famine, and even death are some of the catastrophic... Continue Reading

47) Effects Of Urbanization And Industrialization On The Hydrologic Regime And On Water Quality In Abuja

Urban sprawl is the most challenging effect of man’s activities on the environment; man tends to move from region of low socio-economic activities (Rural areas) to region of high and increasing socio-economic activities. Abuja which lies within Latitude 9o251N and 9o201N of the equator and longitude 5o251E and 7o391E of the Greenwich... Continue Reading

48) Effect Of Flooding On The Livelihoods Of People In Urban Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

The aim of the study is to assess the effects of flood on the livelihoods of communities in Urban Zaria Nigeria. Field survey research was carried out in the five purposively selected residential communities (Hanwa, Magume, Tudun-jukun, Muchia and Gyallesu) that are representative samples of the study area. Data was collected by... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0115
  • Pages:103

49) Evaluation Of Solid Waste Generation And Disposal Method In Ibadan North East Local Govt. Iwo Road

                                                  ABSTRACT     This study was designed to investigate out how solid waste is managed in Ibadan North East local government area of Oyo State.  One duly validated instrument- Questionnaire on Waste Generation and Disposal (QWGD) (r= 0.75) ans... Continue Reading

50) Pollution Status Of The Urban Section Of Delimi River.hydrological Society(1)

  Abstract River pollution in the urban areas is a common problem in many parts of Nigeria. This study examines the physio-chemical and biological parameters of the river Delimi within the Jos urban area. The specific objectives were to identify the dominant activities that constitute factors of pollution, and assess the pollution levels at... Continue Reading

51) The Environmental Implications Of Gwagwalada Rapid Urbanization On Health Of Residents

The study assessed the environmental implications of Gwagwalada rapid urbanization on health of residents. The study specifically examined health outcome of rapid urbanization on the different socio-economic class; the health outcome of rapid urbanization on water and sanitation; and on housing and residential occupation ratio. A total of... Continue Reading

52) Impact Of Urbanization On Environmental Health Quality Of Gwagwalada Town, Abuja, Nigeria

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1             Background to the Study Contemporary globalization and urbanization is reproducing classic conditions historically associated with the emergence of infectious diseases and the periodically recurring pattern of epidemics and pandemics. The dynamics of contemporary globalization has contributed to... Continue Reading

53) Waste Generation And Management Strategies In Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State

          The research work examined waste generation and management stategies in ado-ekiti, ekiti state. The study involve visiting communities with the objective of studying ways of disposing waste, its management strategies, and the importance of cleanliness and being hygienic which is the primary source of health.... Continue Reading

54) Causes And Consequences Of Urban Slum In Ado Metropolis

This research work recognizes the fact that slum is a general problem to both the developing and developed worlds, while the urban areas attract people from the rural areas it gets over populated and gradually degrades and suffers. This is however, greater in the developing countries than the developed ones. The developing world cities... Continue Reading

55) Development Of Land Information System For Talba Housing Estate In Minna, Niger State

The increase in human population has lay more pressure on land, because of the static nature and importance of land it is highly demanded thereby leading People to search for reliable information relating to such land which is appropriate, has integrity, up-to-date and most importantly secured for development. An information which is not... Continue Reading

56) Impact Of Laterite Excavation On Vegetal Cover In Birigi Village Of Niger State

The excavation of laterite has totally removed the vegetative cover of the land area which served as an ecosystem community for Plants and Animals Resistant and successional species of plants and animals would be able to cope with unstable situations which were caused   by the excavation activities. The dwellers around the excavation site are... Continue Reading

57) Assessment Of Farmers Perception On Climate Variability And Its Impact On Crop Production Planning In Ogbomosho And Its Environs, Oyo State Nigeria

BY IMORU, Ahmed Abimbola (2011/1/38130BG) PROJECT SUBMITTED TO  DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES (SPS)  FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGERIA IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF... Continue Reading

58) Using Gis To Create An Agroclimatic Zone Map For Soroti District

This project examines the use of GIS in creating an agro-climatic zone map. The map recognizes that the major aspects of climate that affect plant growth are moisture availability and temperature. The agro-climatic zones are therefore specific combinations of moisture availability zones and temperature zones. The project was undertaken... Continue Reading

59) Spatial Analysis Of Informal Settlements: The Case Of Kibera Slum, Nairobi County Kenya (2008-2013)

The rate at which informal settlements are mushrooming all over the world is alarming causing health problems, environmental deterioration, social distress, economic destruction (fire), and urban violence. This has forced many countries to put in place measures and efforts to eradicate the informal settlements. There has been no clear... Continue Reading

60) Empirical Investigation Of Settlement Patterns Of Lokoja, Kogi State

The pattern of development of urban land use in relation to topography varies from rural to urban. What distinguishes Lokoja community from other settlements is the topographical nature that surrounds and abounds within the community. In this research work, factors responsible for settlement expansion were investigated. The study derives it data... Continue Reading

61) Using Gis To Monitor Spatial Expansion Of Federal College Of Agriculture, Akure

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62) Factors Influencing Human Wildlife Conflict In Communities Surrounding Protected Areas At Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Tigithi Ward, Laikipia County, Kenya

Human-wildlife conflicts pose a great challenge to wildlife conservation and are increasing as human migration settlement from rural to urban areas increases, development expands, global climate changes and other human and environmental factors put people and wildlife in greater direct competition for a shrinking resource base. The... Continue Reading

63) Effect Of Climate Variability On Cassava Yield In Ajasse-ipo (irepodun Local Government Area Of Kwara State) 2017

This study examined effect of climate variability on cassava yield in Ajasse-Ipo. To achieve this aim, this study examined trend of climatic elements of rainfall, minimum and maximum temperature, and relative humidity over the years; examined trend of cassava yield over the years; determined effect of climate variability on yield of... Continue Reading

64) The State Of Food Security In Manzini Swaziland

The findings on urban food security in Manzini reported in this paper are based on data from the 2008–2009 AFSUN Urban Food Security Household Survey. We wish to thank the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) for funding the study through the UPCD Tier One Program, the eight geography students at the University of Swaziland who... Continue Reading

65) Development Of A Standalone Application For Unsupervised Image Classification

This project research aimed to develop a standalone computer application for image classification using Matlab 9.2 by adopting the Rapid Application Development Model (RAD). The software can be used for image preprocessing and image classification. The test run of the software was carried out using acquired LANDSAT image and Google earth... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0098
  • Pages:102

66) Land-use Dynamics In Dormitory Towns Of Tai Solarin University Of Education (tasued), Ijagun, Ogun State, Nigeria

  The prime objective of this study is to examine the trend, pattern, sprawl as wellas socio-environmental implications of land use dynamics in dormitory towns of Tai-solarin university of Education (Tasued), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria.The study employed the use of GIS to explore the dynamics of land use in the dormitory... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0097
  • Pages:105

67) Evaluating The Problems Of Solid Waste Management In Nigeria (a Case Study Of Gwagwalada Area Council, Fct- Abuja)

The study evaluates the problems of solid waste management in Nigeria. The study has the following objectives: to examine the consequences of poor solid waste management in Nigeria, a case study Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja and to identify the strategies that has been adopted in solid waste management in Nigeria. It also explained the mode of... Continue Reading

68) Investigation Into Flood Flow Pattern(a Case Study Of University Road And Dan Fodio Boulevard, Akoka,yaba, Lagos)

Floods are the most devastating of all natural disasters, accounting for about one-third of theeconomic losses and over half of  the deaths associated  with natural disasters worldwide.Flooding in Lagos has become a frequent hazard which is caused by the bad condition of thedrainage systems along the road and the unavailability of water... Continue Reading

69) Assessment Of Landuse/landcover Change And Floristic Composition Of Kuwanka Banza Forest Reserve Kebbi State, Nigeria

 ABSTRACT  This research on assessment of land use/land cover change and floristic composition of Kuwanka Banza Forest Reserve in Kebbi State  was carried out to determine percentage change and extent of forest cover of the Reserve area between 1984 and 2013, the current land uses in the forest area  as well  as  the  distribution  and ... Continue Reading

70) An Assessment Of The Current Ecological Status Of Kagorotsonje Riparian Forest, Kaduna State

   The current ecological status of the Kagoro/Tsonje riparian forest was assessed and  information  was  gathered  on  the  flora  and  bird  fauna,  water  quality parameters and soil status. Other data collections were phytoplankton types and population.    Physiocochemical  properties  of  the  soil  were  tested ... Continue Reading

71) Environmental Health Implications Of Waste Generated In Abattoirs - A Case Study Kaduna South Local Government Area Of Kaduna State

This project aimed at finding out the Environmental Health Implications of Waste  Generated in Abattoirs- A Case Study of Kaduna South Local Government Area of  Kaduna State. Questionnaire, personal observations, oral interview and  labouratory analysis were used to collect the data. Water samples were taken from  the selected area to... Continue Reading

72) Application Of Geographic Information System In Utility Management; A Case Study Of New Haven Water Distribution Management

The need for accurate positions of facilities beneath earth’s surface can never be overemphasized. Detail survey which seeks to record the finished or the existing planimetric features in a piece of land has been utilized over the years for several purposes. The purpose of this study is to map sub – surface water pipelines at New... Continue Reading

73) A Gis And Remote Sensing Based Modelling For Landfill Site Selection. A Case Of City Of Gweru, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe

The aim of this study was to determine suitable sites for locating a landfill in Gweru city. The study also sought to analyze the social impacts of the current disposal site to the local residents. Interviews with the City of Gweru and EMA were used to get the results on the social impacts of the current disposal site. Questionnaires and... Continue Reading

74) Spatial Preference Of Urban Residential Location In Osogbo, Osun State

This study examined the spatial preference of urban residential location in Osogbo. It identified the types and qualities of residential housing units in Osogbo; described the spatial pattern of residential neighbourhood in Osogbo; and examined the factors influencing the choice of residential location in Osogbo.            ... Continue Reading

75) Geospatial Analysis Of Petroleum Filling Stations Effect On Domestic Water Source In Minna, Niger State

This study assesses the quality of domestic ground water sources close to petrol filling stations with a view to determining the level of vulnerability. It Map out filling stations and domestic water sources within their proximity with the aid of GIS, determining their level of proximity to domestic water sources, carrying out physiochemical... Continue Reading

76) Environmental Impact Assessment Of A Proposed Tankfarm (a Case Study Of Okftz, Ondo State)

This study was carried out to assess environmental impacts of a proposed tankfarm which is to be situated at the Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ondo State (OKFTZ). It encompasses various field sampling which includes soil, air and noise sampling taken from the proposed site. These samples were tested in the laboratory for parameters such as... Continue Reading

77) Environmental Health Implications Of Waste Generated In Abattoirs - A Case Study Kaduna South Local Government Area Of Kaduna State

This project aimed at finding out the Environmental Health Implications of Waste  Generated in Abattoirs- A Case Study of Kaduna South Local Government Area of  Kaduna State. Questionnaire, personal observations, oral interview and  labouratory analysis were used to collect the data. Water samples were taken from  the selected area to... Continue Reading

78) The Spatial Distribution Of Filling Stations In Benin Metropolis

The work is on the distribution pattern of filling station in Benin metropolis, it also shows the conformity of filling stations in regards to the rules and regulations of the DPR (Department of Petroleum Resources) in Nigeria.... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0085
  • Pages:116

79) Perception Of Noise Pollution In Jos North Lga Of Plateau State

This work is a project on Aim and Objectives The main aim of this research is to investigate the perception of noise pollution on residents ofJos North LGA, while its specific objectives will include: To determine the socio – economic background of residents of Jos North LGA. To... Continue Reading

80) The Spatial Distribution Of Filling Stations In Benin Metropolis

The work is on the distribution pattern of filling station in Benin metropolis, it also shows the conformity of filling stations in regards to the rules and regulations of the DPR (Department of Petroleum Resources) in Nigeria.... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0083
  • Pages:116

81) Perception Of Noise Pollution In Jos North Lga Of Plateau State

This work is a project on Aim and Objectives The main aim of this research is to investigate the perception of noise pollution on residents ofJos North LGA, while its specific objectives will include: To determine the socio – economic background of residents of Jos North LGA. To... Continue Reading

82) Land-use Dynamics In Dormitory Towns Of Tai Solarin University Of Education (tasued), Ijagun, Ogun State, Nigeria

  The prime objective of this study is to examine the trend, pattern, sprawl as wellas socio-environmental implications of land use dynamics in dormitory towns of Tai-solarin university of Education (Tasued), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria.The study employed the use of GIS to explore the dynamics of land use in the dormitory... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0081
  • Pages:105

83) Evaluating The Problems Of Solid Waste Management In Nigeria (a Case Study Of Gwagwalada Area Council, Fct- Abuja)

The study evaluates the problems of solid waste management in Nigeria. The study has the following objectives: to examine the consequences of poor solid waste management in Nigeria, a case study Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja and to identify the strategies that has been adopted in solid waste management in Nigeria. It also explained the mode of... Continue Reading

84) Investigation Into Flood Flow Pattern(a Case Study Of University Road And Dan Fodio Boulevard, Akoka,yaba, Lagos)

Floods are the most devastating of all natural disasters, accounting for about one-third of theeconomic losses and over half of the deaths associated with natural disasters worldwide.Flooding in Lagos has become a frequent hazard which is caused by the bad condition of thedrainage systems along the road and the unavailability of water... Continue Reading

85) Assessment Of Landuse/landcover Change And Floristic Composition Of Kuwanka Banza Forest Reserve Kebbi State, Nigeria

This research on assessment of land use/land cover change and floristic composition of Kuwanka Banza Forest Reserve in Kebbi State was carried out to determine percentage change and extent of forest cover of the Reserve area between 1984 and 2013, the current land uses in the forest area as well as the distribution and abundance of woody... Continue Reading

86) An Assessment Of The Current Ecological Status Of Kagorotsonje Riparian Forest, Kaduna State

The current ecological status of the Kagoro/Tsonje riparian forest was assessed and information was gathered on the flora and bird fauna, water quality parameters and soil status. Other data collections were phytoplankton types and population. Physiocochemical properties of the soil were tested .Modified Whittakker plots were used to... Continue Reading

87) Land-use Dynamics In Dormitory Towns Of Tai Solarin University Of Education (tasued), Ijagun, Ogun State, Nigeria

The prime objective of this study is to examine the trend, pattern, sprawl as wellas socio-environmental implications of land use dynamics in dormitory towns of Tai-solarin university of Education (Tasued), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria.The study employed the use of GIS to explore the dynamics of land use in the dormitory... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0076
  • Pages:105

88) Evaluating The Problems Of Solid Waste Management In Nigeria (a Case Study Of Gwagwalada Area Council, Fct- Abuja)

The study evaluates the problems of solid waste management in Nigeria. The study has the following objectives: to examine the consequences of poor solid waste management in Nigeria, a case study Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja and to identify the strategies that has been adopted in solid waste management in Nigeria. It also explained the mode of... Continue Reading

89) Investigation Into Flood Flow Pattern(a Case Study Of University Road And Dan Fodio Boulevard, Akoka,yaba, Lagos)

Floods are the most devastating of all natural disasters, accounting for about one-third of theeconomic losses and over half of the deaths associated with natural disasters worldwide.Flooding in Lagos has become a frequent hazard which is caused by the bad condition of thedrainage systems along the road and the unavailability of water... Continue Reading

90) Assessment Of Landuse/landcover Change And Floristic Composition Of Kuwanka Banza Forest Reserve Kebbi State, Nigeria

This research on assessment of land use/land cover change and floristic composition of Kuwanka Banza Forest Reserve in Kebbi State was carried out to determine percentage change and extent of forest cover of the Reserve area between 1984 and 2013, the current land uses in the forest area as well as the distribution and abundance of woody... Continue Reading

91) An Assessment Of The Current Ecological Status Of Kagorotsonje Riparian Forest, Kaduna State

The current ecological status of the Kagoro/Tsonje riparian forest was assessed and information was gathered on the flora and bird fauna, water quality parameters and soil status. Other data collections were phytoplankton types and population. Physiocochemical properties of the soil were tested .Modified Whittakker plots were used to... Continue Reading

92) Planning Implications Of Housing Development In Jos Jarawa District, Jos North, Plateau State, Nigeria.

This study aims at examining the housing development in Jos Jarawa. 150 households were surveyed across the District employing simple random sampling technique in order to generate data on the physical, social and economics characteristics of households. The analysis revealed that residents are of high density zone with their occupation... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0071
  • Pages:117

93) Change Detection In Land Use And Land Cover Using Remote Sensing Data And Gis (a Case Study Of Ilorin And Its Environs In Kwara State.)

This project examines the use of GIS and Remote Sensing in mapping Land Use Land Cover in Ilorin between 1972 and 2001 so as to detect the changes that has taken place in this status between these periods. Subsequently, an attempt was made at projecting the observed land use land cover in the next 14 years. In achieving this, Land... Continue Reading

94) Assessment Of The Quality Of Urban Transport Services In Nigeria

The main objective of this study is to carry out an assessment of the quality of urban transport services in Benin City, Edo State. The study is basically conducted to identify the impact of urban road transportation management on the economy of the study area. The self-developed questionnaire will be used to ascertain the quality service... Continue Reading

95) Evaluation Of Solid Waste Generation And Disposal Method In Ibadan North East Local Govt. Iwo Road

                                                  ABSTRACT     This study was designed to investigate out how solid waste is managed in Ibadan North East local government area of Oyo State.  One duly validated instrument- Questionnaire on Waste Generation and Disposal (QWGD) (r= 0.75) ans... Continue Reading

96) The Role Of Transport In Quality Healthcare Delivery

This project seeks to link the role of transport to quality healthcare delivery. The main objective of the study was to assess the role of transport in quality healthcare delivery. A variety of primary and secondary data were employed to gather data to respond to the study research questions. The primary data for the study were collected... Continue Reading

97) Using Gis To Monitor Spatial Expansion Of Federal College Of Agriculture, Akure

Topic: Table of Contents Declaration ....................................................................................................................................... i Dedication... Continue Reading

98) Factors Influencing Human Wildlife Conflict In Communities Surrounding Protected Areas At Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Tigithi Ward, Laikipia County, Kenya

Human-wildlife conflicts pose a great challenge to wildlife conservation and are increasing as human migration settlement from rural to urban areas increases, development expands, global climate changes and other human and environmental factors put people and wildlife in greater direct competition for a shrinking resource base. The... Continue Reading

99) Effect Of Climate Variability On Cassava Yield In Ajasse-ipo (irepodun Local Government Area Of Kwara State) 2017

This study examined effect of climate variability on cassava yield in Ajasse-Ipo. To achieve this aim, this study examined trend of climatic elements of rainfall, minimum and maximum temperature, and relative humidity over the years; examined trend of cassava yield over the years; determined effect of climate variability on yield of... Continue Reading

100) The Effects Of Modernization Of Ancient Kano City Gates

This study examined the effects of modernization of ancient Kano city gates. Three local governments namely Kano Municipal, Nassarawa and Tarauni were used for this study, covering 150 respondents that were purposively sampled with 50 from each of the 3 local governments. Also, field surveys were carried out at all the 15 gates, discussions were... Continue Reading

101) Development And Implementation Of A Disaster Management Centre

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 'Disaster management' can be defined as the range of activities designed to maintain control over disaster and emergency situations and to provide a framework for helping at-risk person s to avoid or recover from the impact of the disaster. Disaste r management deals with situations that occur prior to, during, and... Continue Reading

102) Site Suitability For The Installation Of Additional Continuously Operating Reference Station

The advent of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) in space technology has tremendously improved the methods of positioning and navigation. Countries are now adopting the continuous observation and measurements using a network of GNSS receivers called Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) as the standard. Hence, the study... Continue Reading

103) Effect Of Flooding On The Livelihoods Of People In Urban Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

The aim of the study is to assess the effects of flood on the livelihoods of communities in Urban Zaria Nigeria. Field survey research was carried out in the five purposively selected residential communities (Hanwa, Magume, Tudun-jukun, Muchia and Gyallesu) that are representative samples of the study area. Data was collected by... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0060
  • Pages:103

104) Population And Climate Change “nigeria Case Study”

Climate unpredictability and change in climatic parameters have direct influence on environment and human existence. A negative change in the climate, always have its corresponding dysfunctional impacts on man and the ecosystem globally or locally. Flooding poor agricultural yields famine, and even death are some of the catastrophic... Continue Reading

105) Effects Of Urbanization And Industrialization On The Hydrologic Regime And On Water Quality In Abuja

Urban sprawl is the most challenging effect of man’s activities on the environment; man tends to move from region of low socio-economic activities (Rural areas) to region of high and increasing socio-economic activities. Abuja which lies within Latitude 9o251N and 9o201N of the equator and longitude 5o251E and 7o391E of the Greenwich... Continue Reading

106) Development Of Land Information System For Talba Housing Estate In Minna, Niger State

The increase in human population has lay more pressure on land, because of the static nature and importance of land it is highly demanded thereby leading People to search for reliable information relating to such land which is appropriate, has integrity, up-to-date and most importantly secured for development. An information which is not... Continue Reading

107) Impact Of Laterite Excavation On Vegetal Cover In Birigi Village Of Niger State

The excavation of laterite has totally removed the vegetative cover of the land area which served as an ecosystem community for Plants and Animals Resistant and successional species of plants and animals would be able to cope with unstable situations which were caused   by the excavation activities. The dwellers around the excavation site are... Continue Reading

108) Assessment Of Farmers Perception On Climate Variability And Its Impact On Crop Production Planning In Ogbomosho And Its Environs, Oyo State Nigeria

BY IMORU, Ahmed Abimbola (2011/1/38130BG) PROJECT SUBMITTED TO  DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES (SPS)  FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGERIA IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF... Continue Reading

109) Using Gis To Create An Agroclimatic Zone Map For Soroti District

This project examines the use of GIS in creating an agro-climatic zone map. The map recognizes that the major aspects of climate that affect plant growth are moisture availability and temperature. The agro-climatic zones are therefore specific combinations of moisture availability zones and temperature zones. The project was undertaken... Continue Reading

110) Spatial Analysis Of Informal Settlements: The Case Of Kibera Slum, Nairobi County Kenya (2008-2013)

The rate at which informal settlements are mushrooming all over the world is alarming causing health problems, environmental deterioration, social distress, economic destruction (fire), and urban violence. This has forced many countries to put in place measures and efforts to eradicate the informal settlements. There has been no clear... Continue Reading

111) Empirical Investigation Of Settlement Patterns Of Lokoja, Kogi State

The pattern of development of urban land use in relation to topography varies from rural to urban. What distinguishes Lokoja community from other settlements is the topographical nature that surrounds and abounds within the community. In this research work, factors responsible for settlement expansion were investigated. The study derives it data... Continue Reading

112) Development Of A Standalone Application For Unsupervised Image Classification

This project research aimed to develop a standalone computer application for image classification using Matlab 9.2 by adopting the Rapid Application Development Model (RAD). The software can be used for image preprocessing and image classification. The test run of the software was carried out using acquired LANDSAT image and Google earth... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0051
  • Pages:102

113) The Effect Of Some Weather Parameters On Flight Operations

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION1 .1. BACKGROUND TO THE STUDYAviation probably more than any other mode of transportation is tremendouslyaffected by weather. Every phase of flight operation that is from the take off to thelanding and also when aircraft is in-flight hasthe potential to be influenced byweather (Kulesa, e2013). Aircraft travels through the... Continue Reading

114) Waste Generation And Management Strategies In Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State

          The research work examined waste generation and management stategies in ado-ekiti, ekiti state. The study involve visiting communities with the objective of studying ways of disposing waste, its management strategies, and the importance of cleanliness and being hygienic which is the primary source of health.... Continue Reading

115) Causes And Consequences Of Urban Slum In Ado Metropolis

This research work recognizes the fact that slum is a general problem to both the developing and developed worlds, while the urban areas attract people from the rural areas it gets over populated and gradually degrades and suffers. This is however, greater in the developing countries than the developed ones. The developing world cities... Continue Reading

116) The State Of Food Security In Manzini Swaziland

The findings on urban food security in Manzini reported in this paper are based on data from the 2008–2009 AFSUN Urban Food Security Household Survey. We wish to thank the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) for funding the study through the UPCD Tier One Program, the eight geography students at the University of Swaziland who... Continue Reading

117) Pollution Status Of The Urban Section Of Delimi River.hydrological Society(1)

River pollution in the urban areas is a common problem in many parts of Nigeria. This study examines the physio-chemical and biological parameters of the river Delimi within the Jos urban area. The specific objectives were to identify the dominant activities that constitute factors of pollution, and assess the pollution levels at... Continue Reading

118) The Environmental Implications Of Gwagwalada Rapid Urbanization On Health Of Residents

The study assessed the environmental implications of Gwagwalada rapid urbanization on health of residents. The study specifically examined health outcome of rapid urbanization on the different socio-economic class; the health outcome of rapid urbanization on water and sanitation; and on housing and residential occupation ratio. A total of... Continue Reading

119) Impact Of Urbanization On Environmental Health Quality Of Gwagwalada Town, Abuja, Nigeria

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1             Background to the Study Contemporary globalization and urbanization is reproducing classic conditions historically associated with the emergence of infectious diseases and the periodically recurring pattern of epidemics and pandemics. The dynamics of contemporary globalization has contributed to... Continue Reading

120) Socio-economic Problems Of Internally Displaced Persons In Maiduguri

This study examines the socio-economic problems of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Yerwa district of Maiduguri Borno State. There are IDPs in host communities apart from those in government IDPs camps, taking a host community of Yerwa district as my study area, to research on their socio economic problems, to analyze their... Continue Reading

121) The Effect Of Agricultural Practices On The Soil

Agriculture has had a significant effect on the world\'s landscape for decades. Over the years agricultural practices have seen dramatic changes that have caused a great impact on the soil leading to its degradation. Food and fiber productivity soared due to new technologies, mechanization, increased chemical use, commercial seeds, fertilizers,... Continue Reading

122) Geology Of Enugu - Ngwo And Environments

This work presents a detailed geology of Enugu-Ngwo and environments. The study area is bounded by latitudes 7o23’N and 7o30’N and longitude 7o23’E and 7o30’E.The area extent covers approximately 167.7km. Three distinct formations such as Enugu Shale, Mamu Formation and Ajali Formation are exposed in the area. The Enugu Shale is... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0041
  • Pages:113

123) The Use Of Geospatial Approach In Assessing Landuse And Land Cover Of Madalla In Suleja Local Government Area, Niger State

This study examines the spatial and temporal changes in land use and land cover of Madalla in Suleja Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State between 1984 and 2013, as well as, the rate of change, factors responsible and suggests measures on how to check the trend in order to maintain sustainable development. The study utilized ILWIS... Continue Reading

124) Household Waste Management Practices In Zaria City Kaduna State

In Nigeria and particularly in Zaria city of Kaduna state, open dumping is still the most common household waste disposal method/practice. This type of practice is un hygienic and environmentally unfriendly. This research is aimed at effective household waste management practices in the study area. The research found that there are some... Continue Reading

125) An Assessment Of Visual Environmental Qualities In Ore, Ondo State

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study One of the major problems confronting the developing countries in the process of development is the management of rapid deterioration and change in the urban areas. These changes if not well managed will impact on visual... Continue Reading

126) Operational Traffic Characteristics Of Railway Transport Service

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 by the Nigerian Railway Corporation between 2005-2010.... Continue Reading

127) Effectiveness Of Drainage Networks On Floods

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 the volume of storm water. In view of this, the study... Continue Reading

128) Effect Of Precipitation Effectiveness Indices On The Yield Of Some Selected Cereal Crops

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, cessation date, length of rainy season and... Continue Reading

129) Demographic And Socio-economic Consequences Of Child Labour

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 objectives were to examine the type of work engaged in by the... Continue Reading

130) Assessment Of Community Participation In Rural Development Projects

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 study adopted a multi-stage sampling technique of... Continue Reading

131) Analysis Of Road Traffic Crash

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 obtained from the Federal road safety corps (FRSC)... Continue Reading

132) Analysis Of Domestic Solid Waste Management Strategies

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 centers. The study analyzed domestic solid waste... Continue Reading

133) An Analysis Of The Domestic Water Demand And Supply

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 water resource in Ilorin, assessing factors affecting... Continue Reading

134) Spatio-temporal Analysis Of The Prevalence Of Waterborne Diseases

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 obtained from questionnaire survey, Focus Group... Continue Reading

135) An Assessment Of The Perception Of Local Farmers On Climate Change

IN IDO LOCAL GOVT AREA OF OYO STATE CHAPTER ONE BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY 1.1 Introduction Climate change is one of the greatest contemporary environmental challenges and is global in dimension.The rising incidences of extreme climatic events associated with climate change are giving... Continue Reading

136) Perception Of Urban Beautification Program

CHAPTER ONE                                                               INTRODUCTION 1.4 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Urban areas are the engines of economic growth as well as location for complex network of activities essential to basin human function of living and working (Mattingly,... Continue Reading

137) Rainfall Trends And Variability

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION      1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Rain is liquid water in form of droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor and then precipitated that is, become heavy enough to fall under gravity (Mordurch, 1995; Sala and Lauenroth, 1982). Rain is a major component of the water cycle and is responsible for depositing... Continue Reading

138) Water Supply And Consumption

This study examines the domestic water supply and consumption in Ibadan north east local government area of Oyo state, Nigeria. Primary and Secondary data were used during the study. Primary data were gathered through the use of administered questionnaires. Structured questionnaire was used to solicit information from two hundred and... Continue Reading

139) Geography Teachers And Students Perception Of Factors Affecting Students Performance In Geography Examination

The summary of this finding is on teachers and students perception of factors affecting  students performance  in Geography Examinations .  The study has been able to identify the three hypotheses statement that were tested and rejected using chi-square methods of statistics.  Hence, the three hypotheses were rejected.  ... Continue Reading

140) Socio-economic Effect Of Population Growth In Nigeria: A Study Of Dekina Local Government Area Of Kogi State

This research is aimed at investigating into the socio-economic effect of population growth in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. To actualized this investigation, chapter one started with background of the study, statement of the problems, purpose of the study, research questions, significance of the study, scope of the study... Continue Reading

141) Technical Consideration Of The Effect Of Solar Radiation On Nigeria

CHAPTER ONE 1.0      INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND OF STUDY Solar radiation (a renewable energy resource) has direct impact on energy generation in addition to agriculture and water resources. The energy resource was observed to be affected by climate changes induced by CO2 emissions (Pan et al., 2004). With enormous solar potential across... Continue Reading

142) Determination Of Flowing Bottom-hole Pressure From Well-head Data

CHAPTER1 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGRAND OF STUDY      Interpretation of data from Well test analysis have been based on the implicit assumption that the reservoir is a homogeneous single layer. However, the  rea l petroleum reservoir, is a composition of layers with unique interlayer characteristics. The individual layers are usually... Continue Reading

143) Effects Of Gully Erosion On The Environment

CHAPTER ONE 1.0      INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND OF STUDY Erosion is one of the surface processes that sculpture the earth’s landscape and constitutes one of the global environmental problems. Soil erosion is perhaps the most serious mechanism of land degradation in the tropics (ElSwaify, et al., 2002). However, gully is visually the... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:GEO0020
  • Pages:102

144) Delineation Of Aquifer Depths And Its Characterisation Using Geophysical Method

CHAPTER ONE 1.0       INTRODUCTION 1.1    BACKGROUND OF STUDY Water is an essential liquid to human lives and continuous existence of the ecosystem. Water has some physical characteristics that guaranteed its wholesomeness: it must be colourless, odourless, tasteless, and readily foam with soap or detergents. The human body and blood is... Continue Reading

145) Effects Of Global Warming

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1        Background of the Study Geographers have over the years noted regional imbalances in warning trends that seemed to render the term “global warning” invalid. While annual temperature averages unquestionably continued to rise through the late 1990s and early 2000s, over-heated areas in the Northern... Continue Reading

146) Planning Implications Of Housing Development

This study aims at examining the housing development in Jos Jarawa. 150 households were surveyed across the District employing simple random sampling technique in order to generate data on the physical, social and economics characteristics of households. The analysis revealed that residents are of high density zone with their occupation... Continue Reading

147) Effectiveness Of Drainage Networks On Floods

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 the... Continue Reading

148) Effect Of Precipitation Effectiveness Indices On The Yield Of Some Selected Cereal Crops

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... Continue Reading

149) Demographic And Socio-economic Consequences Of Child Labour

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... Continue Reading

150) Assessment Of Community Participation In Rural Development Projects

ABSTRACT The study sought to evaluate the challenges and opportunities for effective community participation in rural development projects in Nigeria usingin Sapele LGA, Delta state as our case study, and in turn to test the credibility of the popularized supposition that almost... Continue Reading

151) Analysis Of Domestic Solid Waste Management Strategies

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... Continue Reading

152) An Analysis Of The Domestic Water Demand And Supply

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... Continue Reading

153) An Assessment Of The Perception Of Local Farmers On Climate Change

CHAPTER ONE BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY 1.1 Introduction Climate change is one of the greatest contemporary environmental challenges and is global in dimension.  The rising incidences of extreme climatic events associated with climate change are giving the greatest of the concerns.... Continue Reading

154) Rainfall Trends And Variability

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Rain is liquid water in form of droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor and then precipitated that is, become heavy enough to fall under gravity (Mordurch, 1995; Sala and Lauenroth, 1982). Rain is a major component of the water cycle and is... Continue Reading

155) Water Supply And Consumption

ABSTRACT This study examines the domestic water supply and consumption in Ibadan north east local government area of Oyo state, Nigeria. Primary and Secondary data were used during the study. Primary data were gathered through the use of administered questionnaires. Structured questionnaire was used to solicit... Continue Reading

156) Geography Teachers And Students Perception Of Factors Affecting Students Performance In Geography Examination

ABSTRACT The summary of this finding is on teachers and students perception of factors affecting students performance in Geography Examinations. The study has been able to identify the three hypotheses statement that were tested and... Continue Reading

157) Socio-economic Effect Of Population Growth In Nigeria: A Study Of Dekina Local Government Area Of Kogi State

ABSTRACT This research is aimed at investigating into the socio-economic effect of population growth in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. To actualized this investigation, chapter one started with background of the study,... Continue Reading

158) Technical Consideration Of The Effect Of Solar Radiation On Nigeria

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Solar radiation (a renewable energy resource) has direct impact on energy generation in addition to agriculture and water resources. The energy resource was observed to be affected by climate changes induced by CO2 emissions... Continue Reading

159) Determination Of Flowing Bottom-hole Pressure From Well-head Data

CHAPTER1 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGRAND OF STUDY Interpretation of data from Well test analysis have been based on the implicit assumption that the reservoir is a homogeneous single layer. However, the real petroleum reservoir, is a composition of layers with unique interlayer... Continue Reading

160) Effects Of Gully Erosion On The Environment

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Erosion is one of the surface processes that sculpture the earth’s landscape and constitutes one of the global environmental problems. Soil erosion is perhaps the most serious mechanism of land degradation in the tropics (ElSwaify, et al., 2002).... Continue Reading

161) Effects Of Global Warming

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Geographers have over the years noted regional imbalances in warning trends that seemed to render the term “global warning” invalid. While annual temperature averages unquestionably continued to rise through the late 1990s and early 2000s, over-heated areas in the... Continue Reading

162) Planning Implications Of Housing Development

ABSTRACT This study aims at examining the housing development in Jos Jarawa. 150 households were surveyed across the District employing simple random sampling technique in order to generate data on the physical, social and economics characteristics of households. The analysis revealed that residents are... Continue Reading

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