1. APPRAISAL OF THE PROBLEM FACED BY SMALL FARM HOLDERS IN ACCESSING LOAN FACILITIES
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Nigerian agriculture has high potential but actualizing it depends on concerted efforts to address the major challenges confronting the sector which include among others; access to finance by small scale farmers. This problem has been compounded w...
2. ASSESSING ECONOMIC AND WELFARE VALUES OF FISH IN THE LOWER NIGER RIVER
ABSTRACT
This study was intended to assess the economic and welfare values of fish in the lower Niger River. This study was guided by the following objectives; to examine the economic and welfare values of fish in the lower Niger River....
3. INDIGENOUS FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The major indigenous method of fishery in Nigeria is the artisanal fishery using set-gill nets, beach seines, long line, basket traps, cast nets, however This indigenous fishery as being practiced now is labour intensive and because of the limi...
4. SMALL SCALE FISHERIES IN NIGERIA: BENEFITS TO HOUSEHOLDS, THE ROLES OF WOMEN, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVING LIVELIHOOD
Abstract
This study was carried out on small scale fisheries in Nigeria. In the past three and a half a century since fisheries development was embarked upon in West Africa, the significant contributions of women in sustaining the socio-economic livelihoods of their fa...
5. MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES AS CORRELATE OF PROVISION OF LIBRARY SERVICES IN GOVERNMENT OWNED HIGHER INSTITUTIONS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA.
ABSTRACT
This study investigated management of library information resources as correlate of provision of library services in Government owned higher institutions in Niger state, Nigeria, Nigeria. It sought to find out method of acquisition of library information resources and how it af...
6. EVALUATION OF THE HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OF THE NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, 2000-2015
ABSTRACT
Over the decades, the Nigerian government established a range of institutions and initiatives to address poverty, youth restiveness, conflict and under-development in the Niger Delta region. This study is an Evaluation of the Human Capital Development Programs of the Niger Delt...
7. The Effect of Marine Pollution on Fishery Businesses in Lagos State
Background of the Study
Marine pollution, caused by the discharge of waste, oil spills, and industrial effluents, poses significant threats to aquatic life and coastal ecosystems. Lagos State, as Nigeria’s commercial hub, is home to vibrant fishery businesses that...
8. An Examination of the Impact of Oil Spills on Local Economies in the Niger Delta
Background of the Study
Oil spills in the Niger Delta have long been a source of environmental and socio-economic turmoil. As one of the world’s most oil-rich regions, the Niger Delta has experienced frequent oil spill incidents that have devastated local ecosystems...
9. An examination of the effects of climate change on fishery-dependent rural communities in Brass Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
Background of the Study
Climate change has emerged as a profound environmental challenge, particularly for communities that rely on natural resources for their livelihoods. In Brass, Bayelsa State, rural communities dependent on fishing are increasingly vulnerable to the...
10. An appraisal of gendered challenges in fishery entrepreneurship in Andoni Local Government Area, Rivers State
Background of the Study
This appraisal investigates the gendered challenges faced by fishery entrepreneurs in Andoni Local Government Area, Rivers State. Fisheries are a vital economic resource in the region, yet gender disparities significantly affect entrepreneurial opp...
11. An examination of local fishing economies and their resilience to climate change in Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State
Background of the Study
Local fishing economies are integral to the livelihoods of coastal communities, particularly in regions such as Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State. These economies depend heavily on sustainable fishery practices, which are increasingly challen...
