1. RECYCLING AND REFUSE: ALTERNATIVES TO WASTE MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
Background to the study
Cities are at the nexus of a further threat to the environment, namely the production of an increasing quantity and complexity of wastes (Chika, 2018). The estimated quantity of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generated worldwid...
2. RECYCLING AND REFUSE AS ALTERNATIVE MEASURES TO WASTE MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
Background to the study
Cities are at the nexus of a further threat to the environment, namely the production of an increasing quantity and complexity of wastes (Jude, 2019). The estimated quantity of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generated worldwide...
3. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF INDUSTRIAL WATER POLLUTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Water pollution is a major problem in the global context, and it has been suggested that is the leading worldwide cause of deaths and diseases (Ademoroti 1996). The growth of the major industrial cities also caused water pollutio...
4. 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...
5. EVALUATION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE INDUSTRIES AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA (1986 – 2010)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY.
In recent time, the fortune of small scale and medium scale Industries attracted the attention of government world-wide and thus has been the focus of general interest and research, especially in developing Countries due to the...
6. AN ANALYSIS OF BACTERIOLOGICAL OF WATER IN HALLS OF RESIDENCE IN UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
INTRODUCTION
Water has an essential role in life and is inextricably intertwined with it; without water, there would be no life. Because of this, it is essential that water always get the appropriate amount of attention at all times. The provision...
7. AN INVESTIGATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN NIGERIA: ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Nigeria, which can be found in West Africa, spans a total of 983,213 square kilometers throughout its landmass. According to estimates provided by the World Bank, the country now has an estimated population of more than 150 milli...
8. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF CHLORINE AND ALCOHOL BASED DISINFECTANTS
Background of the study
In hospitals and other health care settings, antiseptics and disinfectants are utilized widely for a wide range of topical and hard-surface applications. In particular, they play an important role in the implementation of infection control proced...
9. ASSESSMENT OF MONETARY POLICIES EFFECT ON NIGERIA COMMERCIAL BANK (A CASE STUDY OF ZENITH BANK PLC)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Credit has remained the backbone of banking operations, hence the majority of banking activities are focused on lending. It is because it provides the majority of the profits. Today, its importance in commercial banking activities stems from the...
10. THE BACTERIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER IN HALLS OF RESIDENCE IN UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
INTRODUCTION
Water is essential and inextricably linked to life; without water, there is no life. This is why water must be given the proper care at all times. Good drinking water is not a luxury; it is one of life's most basic necessities. As a res...
11. THE ROLE OF MICRO-ORGANISMS IN WASTE RECYCLING
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Microorganisms are found virtually everywhere in the natural world, where they perform a wide variety of important tasks. Microorganisms like Halobacterium, which live in the Dead Sea, and Chlamydomonas nivalis, which is responsi...
12. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CHALLENGES OF POLLUTION AND AN ENGINEERING METHODS TO THE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENTS IN OTTA, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study examined the effects of effluent discharges from various point-loads on a purposively selected receiving river, the self-recovery ability of the river and the treatability of both the discharges and the receiving stream in a heavily industrialized co...
13. ANALYSIS OF DOMESTIC SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
ABSTRACT
Solid waste management has become the greatest problem facing many urban and semiurban 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...
14. ANALYSIS OF DOMESTIC SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
ABSTRACT
Solid waste management has become the greatest problem facing many urban and semiurban 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 h...
15. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF GRAIN GRINDING MACHINE
Background of the Study
The grinding of grain occurs by the application of mechanical forces that alter the structure of the grain by overcoming the interior binding forces, after which the state of the solid is changed to flour. Grain produce on the farm is processed i...
16. ASSESSMENT OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE IMPACT ON GROUNDWATER QUALITY OF SOME SELECTED AREAS IN MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study assessed the impact of open dumpsites on the quality of groundwater within the vicinity of solid waste dumpsites in Maiduguri. The problem of rapid urbanization and poor waste management has resulted in an increased of hand dug wells with some locate...
17. EFFECT OF SPENT OIL (ENGINE OIL) ON THE PHYSIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOIL
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- STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
- STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Spent oil sometimes referred to as waste engine oil is produced from automobile mechanic shops and mechanical or electrical engine repairers’ shops (Anoliefo and Vwioko, 2001) after servicing...
18. POLLUTION PROBLEMS AND AN ENGINEERING APPROACH TO THE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENTS IN OTTA, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study examined the effects of effluent discharges from various point-loads on a purposively selected receiving river, the self-recovery ability of the river and the treatability of both the discharges and the receiving str...
19. EVALUATION OF SOME CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS OF SELECTED ENERGY DRINKS
Abstract
This research work examined and compares the physicochemical properties and some chemical constituents of selected energy drinks. Fourteen (14) brands of energy drinks samples consisting eleven (11) liquid and three (3) powdered forms were rand...
20. DEVELOPMENT OF BAOBAB/SISAL REINFORCED LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE HYBRID COMPOSITE
Abstract
In this work, the properties of baobab/sisal fibre reinforced low density polyethylene hybrid composites were studied. The effect of fibre loading and fibre treatment with varying sodium hydroxide (NaOH)concentration on the composite properties was investigated...
21. DEVELOPMENT OF ZINC-BASED/ZSM-5 CATALYST FOR PROPANE AROMATIZATION
ABSTRACT
Aromatization is an important process for catalytic conversion of light alkanes to aromatics which are essential feedstocks to petrochemical industries. A number of catalysts have been used for this transformation among which Zn/ZSM-5 emerged so far best owing to its good dehyd...
22. RECOVERY OF VALUE METALS FROM SPENT ZINC-CARBON BATTERIES
Abstract
Spent primary batteries are known to contain metallic compounds that could be of value if recycled as well as harmful to man and the environment if not properly disposed. Also, the recovery of these value metals from the used batteries can reduce limited natural resource (ore)...
23. CONCENTRATION OF LEAD, MANGANESE AND COPPER IN RAW WATER, TREATED WATER AND SOME VEGETABLE SAMPLES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Population growth and industrialization of the world has dramatically increased the overall environmental load of heavy metals. The effects of pollution by heavy metals are not only an environmental problem but also a public health matter. In this study, raw water samples were...
24. ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION IN IRISH POTATOES AND SOILS FROM AN ABANDONED MINING SITE IN JOS-SOUTH, USING AAS AND XRF TECHNIQUES
ABSTRACT
This study was undertaken to assay the elemental concentration in some Irish potatoes and soils from farmlands in an ex-mining area at Dahwol-vwana village, Jos-south L.G.A, Plateau state, Nigeria. The total heavy metal concentrations (for Irish potato and soil samples) were ob...
25. ANALYSIS OF HEAVY METALS CONCENTRATIONS IN COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE FISH FROM THE YOLA- JIMETA REGION, NORTHEASTERN NIGERIA AND PUBLIC-HEALTH IMPLICATIONS
ABSTRACT
Commercially available (farmed and wild) fish in the Yola-Jimeta region, Northeastern Nigeria were investigated to find out if they present a public health threat. The fish species used for the study was catfish from...
26. EVALUATION OF PHARMACOGNOSTICPARAMETERS AND HEPATOTOXIC EFFECTS OF EXTRACTSOF CASSYTHA FILIFORMIS LINN ON PARACETAMOL-INDUCED LIVER DISORDERS IN WISTER RATS
ABSTRACT
Cassytha filiformis, a leafless and perennial vine with small scales as a replacement of the leavesis currently being used in the treatment of various disease conditions including jaundice without standardization.Microscopical evaluation, chromatographic analysis (TLC, HPLC, LC...
27. PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF WATER QUALITY OF THE KIRI RESERVOIR
ABSTRACT
Both water pollution and water scarcity are increasing global problems and particularly serious challenges for Africa. According to the World Health Organization, more people lack access to safe water in Africa than anywhere else in the world. To meet the growing demand for wat...
28. THE COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF AQUEOUS AND ETHANOL FRUIT EXTRACTS OF PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA ON THE HIPPOCAMPUS AND CEREBELLAR CORTEX OF ARTESUNATE-AMODIAQUINE TREATED ADULT WISTAR RATS
ABSTRACT
Amidst the current rise in the usage of artemisinin-based combination therapies as the first line treatment of falciparum resistant malaria in the Tropics, artesunate-amodiaquine combination therapy have been found to have degenerative and toxicity effects. This study was aimed...
29. PRELIMINARY PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING, QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND MINERAL CONTENT DETERMINATION OF SELECTED BRANDS OF GREEN TEA MARKETED IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Green tea in its purest and most unadultered form has always influenced human health for generations. Though green tea is not officially recognized as a medical agent, it is one of the most researched plant-based remedies with possible benefits including antioxidant activity, s...
30. TRACE METAL CONTENTS AT SELECTED GROWTH STAGES OF WHEAT AND MAIZE GROWN ON ROADSIDE SOIL AT KADAWA KANO STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Risk assessment of selected trace metals Cr, Cd, Pb, Zn and Cu at selected growth stages (15 days – germination or seedling stage, 30 days – tillering stage, 45 days – booting/shooting stage, 60 days – heading/earing stage, 75 days – flowering stag...
31. DETERMINATION OF SOME HEAVY METALS IN FISH AND LIVESTOCK FEEDS, MANURE AND RIVERS IN SELECTED STATES IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
Abstract
The increasing levels of environmental pollution by toxic metals from various sources have generated a great concern on their impact on human health. Rapid developments, increase in mining activities, farming, insurgency, industrial activities and waste disposals have gradually...
32. TOXICITY STUDIES ON N-HEXANE AND METHANOL LEAF AND METHANOL SEED EXTRACTS OF JATROPHA CURCAS LINN. IN CHICKS AND MICE
Abstract
Jatropha curcas is a toxic plant commonly used as food and remedy for several diseases. This study was designed to evaluate the protective and therapeutic effects of sodium nitrite, sodium thiosulphate, penicillamine, ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acids (EDTA) and atropine agai...
33. EVALUATION OF SOME CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS OF SELECTED ENERGY DRINKS
Abstract
This research work examined and compares the physicochemical properties and some chemical constituents of selected energy drinks. Fourteen (14) brands of energy drinks samples consisting eleven (11) liquid and three (3) powdered forms were rand...
34. PAINT FACTORY MAKURDI
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Paint Factory or plant is an industrial site, usually consisting of buildings and machinery, or more commonly a complex having several buildings, where workers process raw materials into paint. Factories arose with the introduction of machinery during the industr...
35. COMPOSTING OF TANNERY WASTE WITH SAWDUST FOR PRODUCTION OF ORGANIC MANURE
ABSTRACT
The utilisation of tannery waste (TW) in combination with sawdust (SD) as compost manure for agricultural use was studied. The two wastes samples were collected and mixed in the ratios (TW/SD) 1:1, 1:5, 5:1, 1:10 and 10:1, respectively. Composting bin was used during the proces...
36. DETERMINATION OF PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND HEAVY METAL CONTENT OF SOIL AROUND THE VICINITY OF SELECTED INDUSTRIES IN KADUNA METROPOLIS
ABSTARCT
The soaring trend of environmental contamination by heavy metals is a global issue. The continual monitoring of soils around industrial areas becomes necessary. The present study focused on the physicochemical and heavy metal concentration in soil around the vicinity of selecte...
37. ELEMENTAL AND RADIOLOGICAL ANALYSES OF SELECTED INORGANIC AND ORGANIC FERTILIZERS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The research consists of investigating the possible presence and concentrations of heavy metals and the concentration of natural radionuclides in inorganic and organic fertilizers in Nigeria. The 40K activity mean concentrations of inorganic fertilizers was 566±0.36Bqkg-...
38. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF URBANISATION ON GROUNDWATER RESOURCES IN PARTS OF MINNA METROPOLIS, NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
A study on the geology and hydrogeology of part of Minna Sheet 164NE was conducted with the aim of establishing the groundwater potential and control mechanism. Minna lies along longitude 6°30′E and 6°32′E and latitude 9°37′36′′ N and 9...
39. ESTIMATION OF NATURAL RADIOACTIVITY AND HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATION IN SOIL SAMPLES FROM RAYFIELD - DU MINING SITE JOS, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Mining of tin and other related activities have been active and thus leading to economic growth in the Jos area of Nigeria for more than a century. However, mining of minerals has been confirmed to enhance the concentrations of heavy metals and natural radioisotopes in the soil...
40. ESTIMATION OF NATURAL RADIOACTIVITY AND HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATION IN SOIL SAMPLES FROM RAYFIELD - DU MINING SITE JOS, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Mining of tin and other related activities have been active and thus leading to economic growth in the Jos area of Nigeria for more than a century. However, mining of minerals has been confirmed to enhance the concentrations of heavy metals and natural radioisotopes in the soil...
41. IMPACT OF URBAN POULTRY FARMS ACTIVITIES ON KUJE SUBURBIA ENVIRONMENT, ABUJA, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The 21st Century has been characterised with an unprecedented rate of urbanisation. Presently, about 50% of global population are resident in cities, and this is projected to rise to 70% in year 2050. This rapid rate of urbanisation is associated with unemployment and urban foo...
42. OPTIMIZATION STUDIES OF PROCESS PARAMETERS FOR THE ADSORPTION OF COPPER AND ARSENIC IONS FROM SIMULATED WASTE WATER USING CHITOSAN AND CHITOSAN – ZEOLITE BEADS
ABSTRACT
This research presents the “Optimization Studies of Process Parameters for the Adsorption of Copper and Arsenic Ions from Simulated Waste Water using Chitosan and Chitosan – Zeolite Beads” which was achieved by developing adsorbents of chitosan and chitosan &n...
43. PREPARATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF PLANTAIN WASTE BASED CELLULOSIC NANOCOMPOSITES FOR THE REMOVAL OF SELECTED HEAVY METALS FROM BATTERY EFFLUENT
ABSTRACT
In this study, Ag NPs and Ag-CNCs impregnated on CNTs nano adsorbents were developed using a combination of green chemistry protocol and chemical vapor deposition techniques and subsequently characterized using, HRTEM, HRSEM, XRD, EDS and SAED. The adsorption capability of silv...
44. SECOLOGICAL RISK OF HEAVY METALS IN SURFACE WATER, SEDIMENT AND DOMINANT FISH SPECIES FROM TUNGAN KAWO RESERVOIR, KONTAGORA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Developing countries like Nigeria are faced with increased in generation of domestic, industrial and agricultural wastes that found their way into the surrounding water bodies which are slowly contaminating the water. This study was aim to evaluate ecological risk of heavy meta...
45. SPATIO-TEMPORAL VARIATION OF HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATIONS IN WATER, SEDIMENT AND IN SELECTED FISH SPECIES IN SHIRORO LAKE, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA.
ABSTRACT
Anthropogenic activities contribute the most to heavy metals pollution of water bodies around the world. This study was conducted to determine the spatial and temporal variation of heavy metal concentrations in sediment, water and in selected fish muscle from Shiroro Lake Niger...
46. EFFECTS OF WATER-SOLUBLE FRACTIONS OF USED CRANKCASE OIL ON SOME PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF THE NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS
ABSTRACT
Used crankcase oil is disposed off indiscriminately and it eventually finds its way into the aquatic environment resulting in surface and ground water contamination by complex interacting chemicals and substances. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), heavy metals, additives...
47. SPECIATION OF COPPER, LEAD, MANGANESE AND ZINC AND CHARACTERISATION OF SEWAGE SLUDGE FROM WUPA TREATMENT PLANT, ABUJA, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Speciation of Copper, Lead, Manganese and Zinc ions in three sewage sludge samples (fresh, digested and dry) from Wupa sewage treatment plant, Abuja were investigated using sequential extraction methods. Flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer was used for instrumental analys...
48. MODIFICATION OF STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES FOR ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITIES
SUMMARY
In industry, business, and homes worldwide, metal alloys called stainless steels are used extensively. Stainless steel is a generic term for a large family of iron-based alloys containing a minimum of 10.5% chromium content by weight. The primary alloying element, chromium, form...
49. RADIATIONS FROM DAPPLING TELECOMMUNICATION MASTS- ASSESSMENT OF RISK PERCEPTION AMONG RESIDENTS WITHIN RANGE OF TELECOMMUNICATION MASTS IN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA
Background to the Study
According to Akintowa et al. (2009), more than 100 years ago, scientists discovered that many elements commonly found on earth occur in different configurations at the most basic (atom) level. These various configurations (called isotopes) have identical chemical...
50. ASSESSMENT OF POLLUTION STATUS OF IMO RIVER, SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Globally the environment has been over the years faced with the challenge natural and anthropogenic waste management which affects water, sediment, fish and humans. These issues necessitated this work aimed at assessing the pollution status of upper part of Imo River, South Eas...
