Women participation in honey marketing: Evidence from Nigeria

The study examined women’s participation in honey marketing. A multistage sampling procedure was used for the study. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The sample size was 60 women honey marketers. Descriptive statistics cost and return analysis and a regression model were used to analyze the data. The mean age of the honey […]

Assessment of drilling fluids toxicity on Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas spp. in marine water from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

The contamination of environments with various kinds of petroleum products has been a long – term practice and as such can affect the role of microbes in food chain and as agents of biodegradation of substances in aquatic ecosystems. The acute toxicity of drilling fluids, water -based and oil-based, was assessed on Escherichia coli and […]

Potentials of different sources of plant residue ash on chemical properties of an Alfisol, in South-southern, Nigeria

This tryout was conducted at the Delta State University Farm complex, Asaba, Southsouth agro-ecological zone, Nigeria. Objective of the research was focused on the potentials of different sources of plant residue ash on chemical properties for three successive years. This research was mapped out in a Randomized Completely Block Design (RCBD) with five treatment, T0 […]

Toxicity assessment of dispersit SPC 1000 on Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas spp in Fresh and marine water from Akwa Ibom, Nigeria

Unsustainable techniques, human activities, and laws used in the exploration and extraction of petroleum resources have wreaked havoc on the environment of the Niger Delta Region. This research assessed the toxicity of oil spill dispersant- Dispersit SPC 1000 on Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas spp. in water habitats. The bacteria were isolated following standard procedures by […]

Effect of oil spills and gas flaring on agriculture and environment: A case of crop farmers in Niger Delta Region of Nigeria (2000 – 2022)

Specifically, the study identified the major source of employment and threats of oil pollution to livelihood sources in the Niger Delta, ascertained incidence of oil pollution, current causes of oil spills from a historical perspective and identified severely oil polluted sites and nature of incidences; evaluated crop farmer’s perception of the effect of gas flaring […]

Microbiological assessment of air quality of selected locations within Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria

The study investigated the microbiological quality of indoor and outdoor air of certain locations – the chapel, basement, classroom, hostel, as well as the old and new microbiology laboratories in Veritas University, Abuja. The settle plate technique using open Petri dishes containing different culture media was employed to collect samples daily for 5 weeks at […]

Effects of Covid-19 pandemic on commodity price volatility and the welfare of farming household in Nigeria

The evolving uncertainty of the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted some commodity prices, the welfare of farming households, and the economic growth and development of the country. The study is aimed at assessing the effects of Covid -19 pandemic on commodity price volatility and the welfare of farming households in Nigeria. The […]

Adaptive strategy of countryside residents in Okomu National Park (ONP) support zone community of Edo State, Nigeria

This study examined the adaptive strategy of countryside residents by Okomu National Park, Edo State during Covid-19 lockdown. Multistage sampling was used to select 150 respondents from five support zone community around the park and twenty staff of the park. Information on forest-based activities and encroachment level before and after covid-19 lockdown was obtained using […]

The impact of socioeconomic variables of fringe forest dwellers on forest resources conservation on Egbema Forest Reserve in Imo State, Nigeria

The study examined impact of socio-economic activities of forest dwellers on forest resource conservation in Egbema Forest Reserve, Imo State. Purposive and multistage sampling techniques were employed to obtain information from a total of 150 respondents from randomly selected villages bordering the forest reserve for the study. Data on respondents’ socio-economic activities, effect of socioeconomic […]

Tree species composition, diversity and structure of Finima Nature Park, Bonny Island, Nigeria

This study evaluated the tree species composition, diversity and structure of Finima Nature Park, to ascertain its status and provide essential information that could enhance sustainable management of the Park. Random sampling was used to delineate 30 sample plots of 30×30 m size. All tree species≥ 10cm diameter at breast height (dbh) were identified to […]