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: 1129

Full Length Research Paper

Spatial patterns of climatic variability and water budget over Sudan Savannah Region of Nigeria

Butu A. W.
  • Butu A. W.
  • Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Nigerian Defense Academy, Kaduna, Nigeria.
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Emeribe C. N.
  • Emeribe C. N.
  • National Centre for Energy and Environment, Energy Commission of Nigeria, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 29 June 2019
  •  Accepted: 04 November 2019
  •  Published: 31 December 2019

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