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1) THE PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF DRINKING WATER IN AMAC, FCT.

TABLE OF CONTENT Title Page Declaration ……………………………………………………………………………i Certification …………………………………………………………………………... ii Dedication………………………………………………………………………………iii... Continue Reading

2) CHALLENGES OF POOR DRAINAGE SYSTEMS AND FLOOD CONTROL IN ISHERI OLOWORA COMMUNITY, LAGOS STATE

Human anxiousness as well as the quest to improve survival chances and gain better control over their environment has indeed succeeded through man’s constant exploration, exploitation and alteration of the natural environment. This has enabled man to achieve urbanization, industrialization and development in general. These developments have not... Continue Reading

3) BIOACCUMULATION OF PERSISTENT POLLUTANTS IN AFRICAN CATFISH

This project titled Bioaccumulation of persistent pollutants in Clarias gariepinus gotten from Ogu Creek is based on ecotoxicology and utilized African catfish ( Clarias gariepinus ) as a model in estimating the bioaccumulation of pollutants in living tissues of organisms in Ogu creek which is a point of poorly treated effluent discharge. The... Continue Reading

4) OPTIMIZATION AND SCREENING OF EXTRACELLULAR ENZYMES PRODUCED BY PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA DURING LDPE DEGRADATION

ABSTRACT Plastics are synthetic polymers made by chains of carbon atoms with hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, Sulphur built around the carbon chains (Shah et al., 2008). These polymers are involved in every domain of our lives ever since its production began from the year 1950’s, plastics have been produced at an augmented rate to meet day to day... Continue Reading

5) ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS : VALUATION OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES

Ecosystem services are the beneficial outcomes, for the natural  environment or people that result from ecosystem functions. Some  examples of ecosystem services are support of the food chain,  harvesting of animals or plants, and the provision of clean water or  scenic views. In order for an ecosystem to provide services to  humans, some... Continue Reading

6) ESTIMATING THE NET SURFACE SHORTWAVE RADIATION USING MODIS DATA

Net Surface Shortwave Radiation (NSSR) is a key quantity for the estimation of net radiation ( 𝑅𝑛 ) and 𝑅𝑛 is a key component of the Earth energy balance. The most practical and reliable method for estimating solar radiation is based on remote sensing because remote sensing observation values are practical than location based... Continue Reading

7) BIOACCUMULATION OF SOME HEAVY METALS IN TISSUES OF THE AFRICAN CAT-FISH CLARIAS GARIEPINUS FROM SELECTED MARKETS IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The increasing rate of consumption of the common African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, a popular delicacy in Delta State, Nigeria has raised worries about the safety of health of consumers in the face of perceived increasing input of recalcitrant pollutants such as the heavy metals in the aquatic habitats of the organism. This research... Continue Reading

8) EFFECT OF ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES ON SOIL IN AWKA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE

ABSTRACT The study evaluated the effect of anthropogenic activities on the physico-chemical properties of soils of Awka South, LGA, Anambra state, Southeastern Nigeria. Triplicate soil samples were collected from three (3) soil depths (0-15cm, 15-30 cm and 30-45 cm) in four land use types; sand mining, play ground, arable land and forest land of... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0243
  • Pages:134

9) ANALYSIS OF PROPERTIES OF KAOLIN DEPOSITS IN NIGERIA (CASE OF STUDIES OF KPANKOROGI AND IJERO-EKITI)

ABSTRACT This study considered the mineralogical, elemental composition in form oxides and engineering properties such as particle size, specific gravity, bulk density; water content and atterberg limits of two kaolin deposits in Kpankorogi in Edu Local Government of Kwara State and in Ijero-Ekiti in Ijero-Ekiti Local Government Area, Ekiti... Continue Reading

10) EFFECT OF SMALL - SCALE QUARRY MINING ON WELL BEING OF FEMALE QUARRY WORKERS

Abstract This study looked at the participation of women in quarry mine pits of Ebonyi state and their well-being , covering the three senatorial zones of Ebonyi north, Ebonyi central and south. In these zones, six (6) local government areas were covered. The involvement of these women at the quarry mine pits were investigated through a number of... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0241
  • Pages:136

11) INDUSTRIAL GREYWATER RECYCLING AND REUSE: A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR MILLIKEN & COMPANY, MIDDLETON

This report is a product of an extensive research project seeking to recycle laundry wash water for Milliken Industrials Limited, Middleton, U.K. Data gathered from meter readings in Milliken Industrial Ltd, Middleton, has constantly indicated the laundry aspect of their manufacturing process as by far, the process that consumes the largest volume... Continue Reading

12) THE EFFECT OF ABATTOIR EFFLUENT ON PHYSICOCHEMISTRY AND BACTERIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS ON KARU RIVER, ABUJA (CASE STUDY: KARU ABATTOIR)

The impact of Sewage and Abattoir effluent discharge into river resulted in water pollution there by reduces it quality.This study aimed at analysing the physicochemical and bacteriological parameters of Karu Abattoir effluent and Sewage discharge into Karu River in FCT ,Abuja, Nigeria in order to ascertain the quality and impact on Karu River.... Continue Reading

13) OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS DRILLING WASTE: THE NEED FOR PRAGMATIC CHANGE

Executive Summary Offshore drilling for oil and natural gas have been ongoing since the 1800’s but little emphasis has been placed on the fate of drilling waste acquired during the drilling process. There are three main categories of waste that represent a potential concern based on current disposal practices.  These waste categories are... Continue Reading

14) ASSESSMENT OF ALPHA AND BETA RADIOACTIVITY POLLUTION OF MAIN WATER SUPPLIES IN DUTSINMA METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT The gross alpha and beta radioactivity pollution of main water supplies in Dutsinma metropolis were measured using proportional gas counter. The results show that the gross alpha radioactivity in water samples is lower than the maximum contaminant level of 0.1Bq/L set by World Health Organization (WHO). The measured alpha activities have... Continue Reading

15) EVALUATION OF POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS AND SELECTED HEAVY METALS LEVELS IN WATER AROUND ZAAKPON, RIVERS STATE

                      Abstract Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, heavy metals and physiochemical parameters were measured in water samples from zaakpon community. The results shows that most of the parameters in water were within safe limits except turbidity, potassium and Phosphate while PAHs concentrations in water were below... Continue Reading

16) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF BIO-GAS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE

ABSTRACT: The designed air driven engine is an economic friendly engine which operates with the aid of a compressed air. in principle, an air driven engine uses the expansion of compressed air to drive the pistons of an engine. an bio gas driven engine is a pneumatic actuator that creates useful work by expanding compressed gas. there is no mixing... Continue Reading

17) CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLY FOR KAJIADO TOWN, KAJIADO COUNTY

Kajiado town, the County headquarters for Kajiado County which is classified as semi-arid area,  lacks adequate water supply systems. The town had a projected population of 16,003 in 2013  (KNBS, 2010) but no functional municipal water supply system. There is no permanent river  near the town and the town has a formation with poor aquifer such... Continue Reading

18) ASSESSMENT OF LEVEL OF HEAVY METAL IN SOIL AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS FROM THREE MECHANIC VILLAGES IN ABUJA

ABSTRACT This research work is aimed at assessment of levels of heavy metals in soils and their environmental effects from three Mechanic Villages in Abuja namely; Apo, Kugbo and Zuba. To achieve the set target, soil samples were collected from five sampling points in each of the mechanic villages to a depth range of 0 - 15 cm with a stainless... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0233
  • Pages:112

19) ASSESSMENT OF LEVELS OF HEAVY METALS IN WATER AND COLLOID SAMPLES FROM RIVER OYUN

Heavy metals have been a defining parameter concerning water quality. They have  constituted a major degree in pollutants levels in the environment. The study was  designed to investigate the comparative levels of heavy metals in colloidal and water  samples in relation to the activities on the River Oyun and the activities around the ... Continue Reading

20) COPPER AND IRON DISTRIBUTION IN SOIL PROFILES AND SOME SELECTED VEGETABLES OF SAJE AND SANGO DUMP SITES

The current study was designed for determination of copper and iron and some physicochemical properties of soils collected from two selected dumpsites (Saje and Sango) in Ogun State, Nigeria by digging two depths of about 125cm. Samples were taken at different depth intervals of 25cm (i.e 0-25, 25-50, 50-75, 75-100 and 100-125cm). The soil were... Continue Reading

21) STRATEGIES PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF REFUSE MANAGEMENT A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU METROPOLIS

INTRODUCTION A clear environment promotes health and esthetics living man has consistency struggled throughout the ages to keep his environment clean. Generally the task of maintaining a heating environment through good sanitary disposal or waste has a become increasing difficult in west Africa and  most developing countries of the world. This is... Continue Reading

22) NON-USAGE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE DEVICES, AMONG INDUSTRIAL WORKERS, A CASE STUDY OF AKOTI SAWMILL IN ISE/ORUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ISE-EKITI

ABSTRACT The study was conducted on non-usage of personal protective devices, among industrial workers, a case study of Akoti sawmill in Ise/Orun Local Government Area, Ise-Ekiti. The study population was limited to 68 workers in the factory of which 40 workers were selected using simple random sampling technique. A survey research design was... Continue Reading

23) IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT

ABSTRACT The study examine impact of environmental planning on rural development , This study was undertaken majorly to evaluate the impact of environmental planning on rural development and to determine if environmental planning help in the development of rural communities. Concerning methodology for this study, data for this study was collected... Continue Reading

24) ASSESSMENT OF THE PHYSICO-CHEMICAL QUALITY OF WELL WATER OF ARAROMI AUTOMOBILE SPARE PART MARKET, AGODI, IBADAN.

ABSTRACT This research work physico-chemical quality of well water within Araromi Automobile Spare Parts market Agodi, Ibadan. The research work assess the physico-chemical characteristics of thewell water sample collected in the study area and also identify analyze and compare the heavy metal concentration with national and international... Continue Reading

25) ISOLATION OF MICROORGANISM FROM PAP SOLD IN ENUGU METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT   This research is aim at isolating and characterization of microorganism (fungi and bacteria) from pap sold in Enugu metropolis. This research was carried out by getting ten (10) different sample from ten (10) prominent areas of the state (Abakpa, Coal Camp, Obiagu, Emene, Uwani, Eke Obinagu, New Layout, New Heaven, Ogui Road and... Continue Reading
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