Geography Project Topics and Materials

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1) 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.)

ABSTRACT 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

2) ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY OF URBAN TRANSPORT SERVICES IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT 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

3) SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN MAIDUGURI

ABSTRACT 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

4) HOUSEHOLD WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN ZARIA CITY KADUNA STATE

ABSTRACT 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

5) 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

6) 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

7) 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

8) SPATIAL PREFERENCE OF URBAN RESIDENTIAL LOCATION IN OSOGBO, OSUN STATE

ABSTRACT 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

9) 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

10) SITE SUITABILITY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING REFERENCE STATION

Abstract 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

11) 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

12) THE ROLE OF TRANSPORT IN QUALITY HEALTHCARE DELIVERY

ABSTRACT 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

13) 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

14) 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

15) CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AGEING POPULATION IN DOGON DUTSE COMMUNITY OF JOS NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF PLATEAU STATE

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

16) RAINFALL AND TEMPERATURE ANOMALIES AT SOKOTO 1991-2010

ABSTRACT 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

17) FARMERS INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE OF LAND DEGRADATION AND CONSERVATION MEASURES IN THE NIGERIA SAHEL

ABSTRACT 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

18) HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATIONS AROUND SOME SELECTED MAJOR DUMPSITE (GOSA AND MPAPE) IN THE FCT, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT 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

19) OPTIMIZATION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL FOR LOKOJA, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT  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

20) AN ASSESSMENT OF BUILT-UP EXPANSION IN USMANU DANFODIYO UNIVERSITY, SOKOTO

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

21) THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ZOBE DAM ON IT’S NEIGHBOURING ENVIRONMENT

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

22) AN ASSESSMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFORT ON THE PROVISION OF PORTABLE WATER SUPPLY IN BIDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NIGER STATE

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

23) TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE USE OF MODELS IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF GEOGRAPHY IN GWERU URBAN HIGH SCHOOLS.

ABSTRACT 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

24) A STUDY OF GOVERNMENT POLICY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MUTARE URBARN.

ABSTRACT  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

25) CHALLENGES FACED BY TEACHERS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN LOWER GWELO CLUSTER SCHOOLS.

ABSTRACT 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
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