Water resource is available in Nigeria to meet water demand for domestic,agricultural and industrial use.If well enhanced and protected from various source of pollution.However,less information is available on suitabi...Water resource is available in Nigeria to meet water demand for domestic,agricultural and industrial use.If well enhanced and protected from various source of pollution.However,less information is available on suitability of water resources for irrigation use in Nigeria.This article reviews literature of the past with regards to influence of geogenic and anthropogenic activities on water resource for irrigation purpose in Nigeria and also to explain the current state of suitability of water resource for irrigation studies in Nigeria and gaps in studies.It also summarizes future ways on water resource management and preventive measure for water resource pollution for irrigation use.Related articles were downloaded from Google scholar in water-related issues.This paper tends to review previous article on water resource in Nigeria,and its suitability for irrigation.The primary aim of this paper is to produce a synoptic overview of the water resources in Nigeria and its suitability for irrigation use.From paper reviewed it was observed that 89%of water resources was considered suitable for irrigation.展开更多
The study area is one of the areas in the South-South region of Nigeria that has been ravaged by erosion.This has led to loss of infrastructures and impact on the livelihood of the inhabitants of the study area.In thi...The study area is one of the areas in the South-South region of Nigeria that has been ravaged by erosion.This has led to loss of infrastructures and impact on the livelihood of the inhabitants of the study area.In this study,the physio-chemical of soil in Agbor and its neighboring communities were assessed in eleven different locations.A total of eleven soil samples,consisting of 5 samples each at a depth of 0–200 cm were taken in accordance with the clarification of different horizons.The samples were air-dried,crushed and sieved in 2mm mesh sieve then subjected to analysis for both physical and chemical properties in the laboratory.The physiochemical analysis results showed that pH value ranges from 5.0 to 6.3 indicating very strongly acidic to strongly acidic.Bulk density ranged from 1.29 to1.35 indicating a slight increase due to the presence of sand fraction.And low level of porosity which ranged from 49.4 to 50.9.The low level obtained from Total Organic Matter(TOM)indicates intense rainfall and constant leaching.The low Ca,Mg,K+and Na+values indicate intense rainfall and leaching problems.The values obtained from Al3+,H+,EA and P revealed a slight increase and cause of acidity nature across eleven soil test sites.The properties showed by all soils revealed that they are vulnerable to weathering,leaching,easy removal by runoff and low resistivity.展开更多
The poor state of the environment,especially in urban areas,has become a major global issue,with developing countries such as Nigeria voicing growing concern.There is a scarcity of knowledge on the environmental impac...The poor state of the environment,especially in urban areas,has become a major global issue,with developing countries such as Nigeria voicing growing concern.There is a scarcity of knowledge on the environmental impact of PFSs as a result of the loss of life and property,as well as other serious socio-economic implications of non-compliance with PFSs siting criteria.The historical literature on the impact of residential buildings,the environment,and human health on PFSs in Nigeria,as well as the study’s gap,is examined in this research.It also outlines DPR compliance with PFSs location as well as established criteria for prohibiting PFS siting in Nigeria’s states.Relevant publications on PFSs-related topics were downloaded from Google Scholar.The goal of this study is to look back on a previous essay about PFSs in Nigeria and its impacts on the environment and human health.This study’s main purpose is to give a complete overview of Nigerian PFSs.According to the article analyzed,the majority of PFSs were located close to residents,with setbacks from the road and residential areas of less than 30 m in 90%of the filling stations.As a result,the landowners can band together to argue that a facility that is improperly sited cannot be built.A great deal of public participation is required.A campaign should be launched to raise awareness among filling station owners and other developers of the dangers of non-compliance with established norms.All violators of the established norms,as well as corrupt officials of enforcement agencies/bodies,should face open punishment so that others might learn their lessons.Finally,appropriate planning is required to allow future road expansion.展开更多
文摘Water resource is available in Nigeria to meet water demand for domestic,agricultural and industrial use.If well enhanced and protected from various source of pollution.However,less information is available on suitability of water resources for irrigation use in Nigeria.This article reviews literature of the past with regards to influence of geogenic and anthropogenic activities on water resource for irrigation purpose in Nigeria and also to explain the current state of suitability of water resource for irrigation studies in Nigeria and gaps in studies.It also summarizes future ways on water resource management and preventive measure for water resource pollution for irrigation use.Related articles were downloaded from Google scholar in water-related issues.This paper tends to review previous article on water resource in Nigeria,and its suitability for irrigation.The primary aim of this paper is to produce a synoptic overview of the water resources in Nigeria and its suitability for irrigation use.From paper reviewed it was observed that 89%of water resources was considered suitable for irrigation.
文摘The study area is one of the areas in the South-South region of Nigeria that has been ravaged by erosion.This has led to loss of infrastructures and impact on the livelihood of the inhabitants of the study area.In this study,the physio-chemical of soil in Agbor and its neighboring communities were assessed in eleven different locations.A total of eleven soil samples,consisting of 5 samples each at a depth of 0–200 cm were taken in accordance with the clarification of different horizons.The samples were air-dried,crushed and sieved in 2mm mesh sieve then subjected to analysis for both physical and chemical properties in the laboratory.The physiochemical analysis results showed that pH value ranges from 5.0 to 6.3 indicating very strongly acidic to strongly acidic.Bulk density ranged from 1.29 to1.35 indicating a slight increase due to the presence of sand fraction.And low level of porosity which ranged from 49.4 to 50.9.The low level obtained from Total Organic Matter(TOM)indicates intense rainfall and constant leaching.The low Ca,Mg,K+and Na+values indicate intense rainfall and leaching problems.The values obtained from Al3+,H+,EA and P revealed a slight increase and cause of acidity nature across eleven soil test sites.The properties showed by all soils revealed that they are vulnerable to weathering,leaching,easy removal by runoff and low resistivity.
文摘The poor state of the environment,especially in urban areas,has become a major global issue,with developing countries such as Nigeria voicing growing concern.There is a scarcity of knowledge on the environmental impact of PFSs as a result of the loss of life and property,as well as other serious socio-economic implications of non-compliance with PFSs siting criteria.The historical literature on the impact of residential buildings,the environment,and human health on PFSs in Nigeria,as well as the study’s gap,is examined in this research.It also outlines DPR compliance with PFSs location as well as established criteria for prohibiting PFS siting in Nigeria’s states.Relevant publications on PFSs-related topics were downloaded from Google Scholar.The goal of this study is to look back on a previous essay about PFSs in Nigeria and its impacts on the environment and human health.This study’s main purpose is to give a complete overview of Nigerian PFSs.According to the article analyzed,the majority of PFSs were located close to residents,with setbacks from the road and residential areas of less than 30 m in 90%of the filling stations.As a result,the landowners can band together to argue that a facility that is improperly sited cannot be built.A great deal of public participation is required.A campaign should be launched to raise awareness among filling station owners and other developers of the dangers of non-compliance with established norms.All violators of the established norms,as well as corrupt officials of enforcement agencies/bodies,should face open punishment so that others might learn their lessons.Finally,appropriate planning is required to allow future road expansion.
