Comparative Characterization of Biodiesels Produced by Transesterification From Jatrpha Curcas and Thevetia Nerifolia Seeds   Abstract of Comparative Characterization of Biodiesels Produced by Transesterification From Jatrpha Curcas and Thevetia Nerifolia Seeds Increasing scarcity of fossil resources, increasing demand for petroleum fuels as well as increasing detrimental effects of extracting and using fossil fuels suggests alternatives….

Determination of Anti-oxidant, Nutritional and Anti-nutritional Composition of Garcinia Kola and Chrysophyllum Albidum From Rainforest Ecosystem of Ondo State   Abstract of Determination of Anti-oxidant, Nutritional and Anti-nutritional Composition of Garcinia Kola and Chrysophyllum Albidum From Rainforest Ecosystem of Ondo State This study was undertaken to determine the anti-oxidant, nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of Garcinia…

The Effect of Different Light Intensities on the Germination and Early Growth of Chrysophyllum Albidum Seedling   Abstract of The Effect of Different Light Intensities on the Germination and Early Growth of Chrysophyllum Albidum Seedling The present study investigated the effects different light intensities on the germination of Chrysophyllum albidum seeds as well as the…

Floods Physical Processes and Environmental Impact on Human   Abstract of Floods Physical Processes and Environmental Impact on Human This study is concerned with the causes and consequences of river and coastal floods and the ways in which people can respond to the flood hazard. Individual chapters address issues such as floods as natural hazards;…

The Effects of Construction Delays on Projects Delivery in Nigeria   Abstract of The Effects of Construction Delays on Projects Delivery in Nigeria Construction delay has become endemic in Nigeria. It is imperative to create awareness of the extent to which delays can adversely affect project delivery. This paper identifies, by questionnaire evaluates and through…

Effect of Climate Change (Flood) on Housing for the Urban Poor in Ilajesomolu Local Government   Chapter One of Effect of Climate Change (Flood) on Housing for the Urban Poor in Ilajesomolu Local Government INTRODUCTION: In the past four decades, economic losses due to natural hazards such as, floods disasters have increased in many folds…

Challenges of Poor Drainage Systems and Floods Control in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria   Abstract of Challenges of Poor Drainage Systems and Floods Control in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria Flooding is persistent in Lagos Metropolis. The objective of this paper is to ascertain the causes,  magnitude, and effects; and to indicate directions for policy makers and urban…

The Environmental Impact of Flooding on Transportation Landuse in Benin City, Nigeria   Chapter One of The Environmental Impact of Flooding on Transportation Landuse in Benin City, Nigeria Introduction In general, the environment provides all life support system in the air, water, on land and in the forests (Glasson et al; 1999). However, the Nigeria…

Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Management in Parts of Lagos State   Abstract of Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Management in Parts of Lagos State flood hazard mapping : The prevalence of flooding within Nigeria which has been generally attributed to climate change and poor urban planningis an issue of critical importance within the context…

Rural Sociology and Rural Development With Focus on Nigeria   Chapter One of Rural Sociology and Rural Development With Focus on Nigeria Rural areas are a key sector in every nation’s economy and their rapid development and modernization have gained the attention of policy makers and governments all over the world. This is because a…

Rural-urban Migration and Rural Community Development   Abstract of Rural-urban Migration and Rural Community Development The movement of human beings from areas of origin to area of final destination is a natural phenomenon among human societies. This study focuses on rural-urban migration with the aim of identifying the socio-economic and cultural causes of rural-urban migration,…

The Effect of Community Mobilization for Rural Development in Nigeria   Chapter One of The Effect of Community Mobilization for Rural Development in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND Rural areas are a key sector in every nation’s economy and their rapid development and modernization have gained the attention of policy makers and governments all over the world….

Development and Food Crisis in Emerging Economy a Critical Appraisal of Nigeria   Chapter One of Development and Food Crisis in Emerging Economy a Critical Appraisal of Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND Rural areas are a key sector in every nation’s economy and their rapid development and modernization have gained the attention of policy makers and governments…

The Effect Abandoned Buildings Magnets for Crime   Chapter One of The Effect Abandoned Buildings Magnets for Crime INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Abandoned projects and construction failure including building and other civil engineering infrastructure development project like houses, churches, schools, roads, bridges, dams, tunnels, air port, sea port etc. litter the whole Nigeria. Osemenan…

The Impact on Management of Abandoned Project in Nigeria   Chapter One of The Impact on Management of Abandoned Project in Nigeria BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The unceasing abandonment of residential buildings and development projects is so shocking in the developing countries such that Nigerian has remained one of the countries in such difficulty (Ayodele…

An Assessment of Housing Condition and Socio-economic Life Styles of Slum Dwellers in Akure, Nigeria   Abstract of An Assessment of Housing Condition and Socio-economic Life Styles of Slum Dwellers in Akure, Nigeria This paper examines the importance of housing to man as an essential need and a prerequisite for the survival of man after…

A Perspective of Material Management Practices in a Fast Developing Economy   Abstract of A Perspective of Material Management Practices in a Fast Developing Economy Construction projects are known to experience time delays due to various reasons. The aim of this study is to find out if the material management approach used on building projects…

Environmental Factors Influencing Construction Time and Cost Overruns on High-rise Project in Nigeria   Chapter One of Environmental Factors Influencing Construction Time and Cost Overruns on High-rise Project in Nigeria Introduction Construction time: The Nigerian construction industry contributes less to the country’s economy than do manufacturing or other service industries. Of®cially, construction accounted for only…

The Importance of Waste Management to Environmental Sanitation   Chapter One of The Importance of Waste Management to Environmental Sanitation INTRODUCTION “Sanitation generally refers to the provision of facilities and services for the safe disposal of human urine and feces. Inadequate sanitation is a major cause of disease world-wide and improving sanitation is known to…

The Effect of Reuse, Recycling of Plastics and Essential to Waste Management   Chapter One of The Effect of Reuse, Recycling of Plastics and Essential to Waste Management INTRODUCTION Recycling: Cities are at the nexus of a further threat to the environment, namely the production of an increasing quantity and complexity of wastes. The estimated…

The Impact of Inefficient Waste Management to Oceans in Nigeria   Chapter One of The Impact of Inefficient Waste Management to Oceans in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Recycling: Cities are at the nexus of a further threat to the environment, namely the production of an increasing quantity and complexity of wastes. The estimated quantity of Municipal Solid…

The Impact of Managing Electronic Waste to Ensure Green Computing   Chapter One of The Impact of Managing Electronic Waste to Ensure Green Computing Introduction In this era of information and communication technology, the use of electronics and computational resources has grown exponentially. Excessive use of electronics equipments has given rise to a number of…

Recycling and Reuse Alternatives to Waste Management in Nigeria   Chapter One of Recycling and Reuse Alternatives to Waste Management in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Cities are at the nexus of a further threat to the environment, namely the production of an increasing quantity and complexity of wastes. The estimated quantity of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generated…

The Effects of Solid Waste to Business Environments in Nigeria   Chapter One of The Effects of Solid Waste to Business Environments in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Solid wastes comprise all the wastes arising from human and animal activities that are normally solid, discarded as useless or unwanted. Also included are by- products…

Landfill Emissions and Their Impact on the Environment in Nigeria   Chapter One of Landfill Emissions and Their Impact on the Environment in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Cities are at the nexus of a further threat to the environment, namely the production of an increasing quantity and complexity of wastes. The estimated quantity of Municipal Solid Waste…

The Impact of Solid Waste Landfills in Nigeria   Chapter One of The Impact of Solid Waste Landfills in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Solid wastes comprise all the wastes arising from human and animal activities that are normally solid, discarded as useless or unwanted. Also included are by- products of process lines or materials that may be…

Assessment of Housing Development and the Affordability in Ogun State (Case Study Opic and Ogun State Housing)   Chapter One of Assessment of Housing Development and the Affordability in Ogun State (Case Study Opic and Ogun State Housing) INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Housing is an integral part of human settlement that fulfils basic need…

An Analysis of Political Problems on Landfill Tax in Nigeria   Chapter One of An Analysis of Political Problems on Landfill Tax in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Cities are at the nexus of a further threat to the environment, namely the production of an increasing quantity and complexity of wastes. The estimated quantity of Municipal Solid Waste…

Air Pollution a Continuing Health Threat in World’s Cities   Abstract of Air Pollution a Continuing Health Threat in World’s Cities 27 SEPTEMBER 2016 | GENEVA – A new WHO air quality model confirms that 92% of the world’s population lives in places where air quality levels exceed WHO limits*. Information is presented via interactive maps,…

The Impact of Regulating Air Pollution in the Common Law State   Abstract of The Impact of Regulating Air Pollution in the Common Law State The sole aim of this study is to control air pollution in common states in nigeria and other states likewise. The Federal Clean Air Act of 1970 is widely seen…