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Analysis of Maize Production Pattern Before and After the Boko – Haram Period in Madagali Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Nigeria
The study was conducted in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. It analyzed maize production pattern before and after the insurgency in the area. One hundred and sixty ...
Land Degradation in Nigeria and Its Impacts on Biodiversity, Ecosystem and Provisioning Services: a Review
Human society the world over is heavily dependent on land and its resources. Humankind’s utilization of land has led to the modification of almost all parts of the earth. When th...
Characterization of Effluent Discharge From Tanneries in Challawa Industrial Estate, Kano, Nigeria Using Physicochemical-based Indices
This study was conducted to characterize the effluent discharge of some tanneries in the Challawa Industrial Estate, Kano. Tannery operations consist of converting raw hide or skin...
Assessment of Herbicide Residues and Heavy Metals in Yawa Dug Wells Water
The present study was carried out to investigate the occurrence and effects of herbicides on human health and the environment in Yawa area of Mubi South Local Government Area. Phys...
Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution in Farmland Soils and Potential Health Risk to Farmers in Mubi, Adamawa State (nigeria)
This study was conducted to establish a relationship between the heavy metals concentrations in farmlands soils and their potential health risks to farmers following either ingesti...
Application of Fenton’s Oxidation in the Remediation of Surface Water From River Yedzaram Contaminated With Diesel
Surface water contamination is a significant problem for municipal authorities. It can lead to pollution on a large scale and be a cause of major illness in humans. The remediation...
Assessing the Compliance of the Global System for Mobile Communication Operators in the Sitting of Base Transceiver Stations in Jos South, Plateau State, Nigeria
The increase in the number of Communication Mast in Nigeria air space has no doubt increased the dangers that are associated with masts. Today, most masts in the country pose grave...
Assessment of Causes and Effects of Farmers-herdsmen Clashes in Taraba State, Nigeria
Abstract This study assessed the causes and effects of clashes between farmers and herdsmen in Taraba State, Nigeria. A total of 236 respondents, (120 farmers) and (116 herders) we...