1. EVALUATION OF THE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE VARIABILITY AMONG ARABLE CROP FARMERS
Background of the Study
Agriculture is one of Nigeria's most significant economic sectors, accounting for over 42 percent of the country's GDP and more than 70 percent of non-oil exports. It meets more than 80% of the country's food requirements. Approximate...
2. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND IT'S ASSOCIATED HEALTH RISK AMONG RESIDENTS OF NKPOR, IDEMILI NORTH, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
It has been observed in recent times that the role the environment play to a nation‟s development process can not be relegated to the background. Apart from being the physical surrounding for natural habitats, the environment pro...
3. ANALYSIS OF EFFECT OF FLOOD ON LIVELIHOODS AND ADAPTATION MEASURES OF SMALLHOLDER CROP FARMERS
ABSTRACT
This study evaluated the effect of flood on farm families in Delta State. It specifically described the socioeconomic characteristics of smallholder crop farmers in the study area, identified the causes of floods in the study area, evaluated th...
4. EFFECT OF 2012 FLOOD DISASTER ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF CASSAVA FARMERS IN ETSAKO EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE
The world at large has suffered natural disasters (flood) throughout its long history. They displace and disrupt thousands of families, and having more traumatic effect in the poorest of nations, crippling what are often already woefully inadequate economic development efforts, and destroying inf...
5. EFFECT OF CASHLESS POLICY ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The recent evolution of technology for financial transactions poses interesting questions for policy makers and financial institutions regarding the suitability of current institutional arrangements and availability of instruments to guarantee fi...
6. A REVIEW OF CHALLENGES FACING MEDIA IN DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The art of communication as we know it now has evolved over many generations. Humans have been working very hard for a very long time to improve on one of the most fundamental aspects of their existence, and this effort has resulted in the...
7. PROBLEMS OF MEDIA ORGANISATIONS IN THE SPREAD OF INFORMATION (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA TELEVISION AUTHORITY (NTA)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The evolution of communication into what it is now has taken place over a period of many centuries. The sophisticated and complex nature of human communication in the modern world is the product of a very long and sustained effort by human...
8. CHILD HAWKING AND ITS IMPLICATIONS TO THE PEACE AND SECURITY IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
It is generally regarded as a social pathology and a threat to nation security and development, and it calls for a social solution that involves the rehabilitation and re-integration of such kids into their families and homes for...
9. TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY AMONG RURAL WATERLEAF FARMERS IN UYO AGRICULTURAL ZONE OF AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
Background of the Study
The majority of people have the misconception that farming is an activity that takes place nearly entirely on rural land (Kaufman and Bailkey, 2002 and Etim et al., 2005). Despite the fact that agriculture is predominately based in rural are...
10. THE EFFECT OF FLOOD ON ROAD USERS
ABSTRACT
Urban flooding has attracted growing public concern due to rising intense precipitation and increasing consequences. Accurate risk assessment is critical to an efficient urban flood management, particularly in transportation sector. This paper describes the eff...
11. THE EFFECT OF HAZARDOUS METROPOLIS: FLOODING AND URBAN ECOLOGY IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Although better known for its sunny skies, Nigeria suffers devastating flooding. This book explores a fascinating and little-known chapter in the city’s history—the spectacular failures to control floods that occurred throughout the twentieth ce...
12. APPLICATION OF GEOINFORMATICS TECHNIQUES IN CONTROLLING FLOODING IN VULNERABLE ROADS AND BUILDINGS IN NIGERIA
Abstract
The reoccurring flooding in some parts of Rivers State had been a major research concern. Seasonally, coastal communities in the State are flooded to the extent that damages are caused to human lives and properties, especially during heavy fall...
13. ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH RISK OF URBAN FLOODING
ABSTRACT
This study examined the assessment of environmental and health risk of urban flooding. Nigeria is the most populous Black race country in Africa and in the world with a total land area of 983,213 km2 occupied by over 160 Million people: The interaction of...
14. FLOODING IN NIGERIA: CAUSES, EFFECT AND SOLUTION
Abstract
Against the background of incessant occurrence of flood and its devastating impacts on residents, the research focused on causes and effect and solution to flooding in lagos state. Data were collected through the use of structured questionnaire from the res...
15. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF FLOODING ON AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND ITS ENVIRONS
ABSTRACT
Flood is not only a local environmental problem but also a challenge that is faced globally. It is a phenomenon that has caused severe loss of lives and properties in different settlements both in developed and developing countries. In Nigeria, flooding is expe...
16. CHALLENGES FACING MEDIA ORGANISATION IN DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA TELEVISION AUTHORITY (NTA)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Communication as known everywhere has developed over a number of centuries. The sophisticated and complexity which characterized human communication in the modern world are the result of a very long and sustained effort by human beings to improve...
17. THE CAUSES AND EFFECT OF FLOODING IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
Background Of The Study
Flooding as one of environmental hazard has posses a serious danger of risk to lives and properties of peoples in their environment. Therefore flooding can be defined as the accumulation of excessive quantity of water in an area...
18. IMPACT OF SLUM ON VALUE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN NIGERIA
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Background of the study
Slums are home to the poorest of urban populations in Africa. The houses inhabited by slum dwellers are mostly decrepit, overcrowded, in neighborhoods that are prone to flooding...
19. CHALLENGES OF POOR DRAINAGE SYSTEMS AND FLOODS CONTROL IN LAGOS METROPOLIS, NIGERIA
Abstract
Flooding is persistent in Lagos Metropolis. The objective of this study is to ascertain the causes, magnitude, and effects; and to indicate directions for policy makers and urban dwellers. Topographical maps were used for data collection on the physical enviro...
20. FLOOD GENERATING STRUCTURES IN KUBWA URBAN LANDSCAPE
ABSTRACT
This research work examined flood generating structures on Kubwa urban landscape Bwari Area Council. It is a combination of field observation through the distribution of questionnaire to the residents of the area and library research. Background for the stu...
21. THE IMPACT OF CBN CASHLESS POLICY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BANKING SECTOR OF NIGERIA
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
As more payment systems have been introduced, pundits have been predicting the emergence of a ‘cash less society’. Today, we still pay with cash and checks, but several other payment instruments, such as credit and debit cards, are w...
22. DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERNET PROTOCOL TRACEBACK SCHEME FOR DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACK SOURCE DETECTION
ABSTRACT
This study presents the development of an Internet Protocol (IP) traceback scheme for the detection of a denial of service (DoS) attack source base on shark smell optimization algorithm (SSOA). Detection of the source of DoS attack is very important due to the serious damages t...
23. MODELLING ANNUAL MAXIMUM FLOOD OF RIVER KADUNA
ABSTRACT
Records of flooding are increasing due to heavy storm which tend to filled most of the water bodies, thereby overflowing onto the land, causing damages and endangering the lives people. Flood also occur due to other factors such dam break, overflowing rivers etc. Most of this e...
24. design and implementation of a web base office management system
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The current student’s registration process of Obasanjo collage of...
25. AN APPRAISAL OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The development of environmental management and sustainable development is borne out of the recognition that the environment is important and therefore human activities need to be guided strictly by enabling legal regimes so as to ensure environmental continuity for future gene...
26. ASSESSMENT OF FOOD SECURITY AND POVERTY STATUS OF CEREAL CROP FARMERS UNDER FADAMA III+ ADDITIONAL FINANCING (AF) IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Food security and poverty among farming households have become an issue of great concern to policy makers and stakeholders in the agricultural sector as its understanding and concepts can help to reduce the recurring storm of poverty, food insecurity in Nigeria and the global c...
27. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF FLOODING ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES (A CASE STUDY OFCALABAR SOUTH)
ABSTRACT
The study is aimed at examining the effects of flooding on residential properties in Calabar South Local government Area of Cross River State.The data needed for the study were obtained through the use of 250 questionnaires in four intensively flooded areas of the case study.Ho...
28. INVESTIGATION OF 2017 FLOODING EVENT IN NASSARAWA HAYI IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Floods is among the environmental problems with the most devastating effect in the world, which has claimed so many lives and destroyed more property than any other natural phenomena. Nassarawa Hayi have had incidences of flash floods in the pasts, the one of Saturday, the 8th...
29. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMOTIONAL ANXIETY, COPING STRATEGIES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN NIGERIA
Background to the study
Emotional anxiety may likely have emotional implication on those who have direct personal experience, witnessing or learning about the event that involves actual or threatened death or injury.According to Bremmer (2014), emotional anxiety is some...
30. APPRAISAL OF BUILDING CHANGES TO CLIMATE VARIABILITY IN ENUGU URBAN AREA
Statement of the Research Problem
The effect of climate change is felt globally, however, Enugu state has experienced a lot of variations in climate. These include; increase in temperature (turning the city to a heat island), strong winds (that sometimes blow off roof tops), heavy rainf...
31. EFFECT OF PLASTIC POLLUTION TO THE ENVIRONMENT
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing env...
32. THE EFFECT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN PREDICTING RAINFALL PATTERNS: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY, KANO STATE
Background of the Study
Accurate rainfall prediction is essential for agriculture, water resource management, and disaster preparedness. In Nigeria, unpredictable rainfall patterns have led to challenges in agricultural planning, flooding, and water scarcity. The Nigeri...
33. THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS FOR ENHANCING DISASTER MANAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY OF FLOOD RESPONSE UNITS IN ADAMAWA STATE
Background of the Study
Flooding is one of the most devastating natural disasters globally, with significant socio-economic and environmental impacts. In Adamawa State, recurring floods have led to displacement, destruction of infrastructure, and loss of lives. The trad...
34. The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Predicting and Managing Natural Disasters: A Case Study of Flood-Prone Areas in Niger State
1.1 Background of the Study
Natural disasters, particularly floods, pose significant challenges to communities in Niger State. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in disaster management has emerged as a powerful solution to mitigate these challenges. AI tools such as machine...
35. An Assessment of Governmental Accounting on Flood Control Financing in Argungu LGA, Kebbi State
Background of the Study
Flooding is a recurring issue in many parts of Nigeria, and local governments are at the forefront of managing flood control efforts. In Argungu LGA, Kebbi State, the increasing frequency of floods poses significant challenges to the local populatio...
36. The Role of Public Relations in Addressing Climate Change Awareness: A Study of Yola South LGA, Adamawa State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Climate change is a critical global issue with far-reaching implications for environmental sustainability, human livelihoods, and economic development. In Nigeria, particularly in Yola South L...
37. Examining Media Advocacy for Environmental Protection in Makurdi LGA, Benue State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Environmental protection has emerged as a pressing global concern, and media advocacy plays a crucial role in raising awareness, influencing...
38. The Effectiveness of Photography in Disaster Communication: A Case Study of Damaturu Local Government Area, Yobe State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Photography has emerged as a powerful tool in disaster communication, providing visual evidence that conveys the urgency and scale of disasters. It serves as a critical medium for informing the public, mobilizing support, a...
39. The Role of Photography in Capturing Climate Change Effects in Potiskum Local Government Area, Yobe State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Climate change is a global phenomenon with far-reaching consequences, and its effects are particularly evident in vulnerable regions like Potiskum Local Government Area, Yobe State. Photography has emerged as a critical too...
40. The Impact of Photography on Documenting Flooding Effects in Agatu Local Government Area, Benue State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Flooding has become an increasingly common environmental issue in Nigeria, especially in regions like Agatu Local Gover...
41. The Role of Government Accounting in Managing Environmental Funds in Nigeria: A Case Study of the Ecological Fund Office
Background of the Study
Environmental sustainability has become a critical concern for both developed and developing nations, particularly as the effects of climate change and environmental degradation become more pronounced. In Nigeria, the government...
42. The Impact of Government Accounting on Funding Climate Change Mitigation Projects in Nigeria: A Case Study of the Green Bond Initiative
Background of the Study
Climate change has emerged as one of the most significant global challenges, and Nigeria, like many other developing nations, faces the adverse effects of climate-related phenomena such as flooding, desertification, and drought....
43. Broadcasting as a Medium for Disaster Response: A Case Study of Lokoja Local Government Area, Ko Television gi State
This study will provide insights into the role of television in disaster response in Lokoja, Kogi State. The findings will be valuable for disaster management agencies, media practitioners, and policymakers in improving the effectiveness of television as a tool for disaster preparedness and respo...
44. The Impact of Broadcasting on Awareness of Flood Risk Reduction: A Case Study of Lokoja Local Government Area, Kogi State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Flooding is a recurrent natural disaster in Nigeria, particularly in regions like Lokoja Local Government Area (LGA), Kogi State, which lies at the confluence of the Niger and Benue Rivers. In recent years, the frequency an...
45. The Role of Digital Media in Mitigating Flood Risks in Yola South Local Government Area, Adamawa State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Flooding is a recurring problem in many parts of Nigeria, including Yola South Local Government Area in Adamawa State, which is prone to seas...
46. The Use of Digital Media to Enhance Disaster Preparedness in Numan Local Government Area, Adamawa State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Disaster preparedness plays a critical role in mitigating the impact of natural disasters and man-made emergencies. Numan Local Government Ar...
47. The Impact of Radio on Public Safety Awareness: A Study of Jalingo Local Government Area, Taraba State
Background of the Study
Radio has remained one of the most accessible and influential forms of mass communication in rural Nigeria. In areas where access to the internet is limited and the literacy rate may be lower, radio continues to serve as a primary source of infor...
48. Examining the Influence of News Framing on Public Attitude Toward Climate Change in Lau Local Government Area, Taraba State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges, and its effects are increasingly being felt in many regions...
49. Examining the Role of Radio in Disseminating Flood Preparedness Messages in Bade Local Government Area, Yobe State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Radio has been recognized as one of the most effective tools for disseminating critical information, particularly in rura...
50. The Effectiveness of Communication in Flood Risk Awareness in Lokoja Local Government Area, Kogi State
Background of the Study
Flooding is a recurrent natural disaster in Lokoja Local Government Area (LGA), Kogi State, exacerbated by poor urban planning, climate change, and inadequate flood risk management strategies. Effective communication is crucial for raising awaren...
