African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Evaluation of some industrial effluents in Jos metropolis, Plateau State, Nigeria

Grace Ovayoza Chris-Otubor
  • Grace Ovayoza Chris-Otubor
  • Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
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Patrick Olorunfemi
  • Patrick Olorunfemi
  • Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
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  •  Received: 27 January 2015
  •  Accepted: 20 April 2015
  •  Published: 26 June 2015

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