July 2010

Spatial analysis of municipal water supply in Abeokuta metropolis, South western Nigeria

  The study examined the spatial dimension of public water supply in Abeokuta metropolis with the aim of providing effective planning, development and operation of water supply and distribution networks which is one of the most essential components of urban infrastructure. A number of factors ranging from population expansion to inadequate existing facilities are thought to be responsible for the frequent...

Author(s):   G. C. Ufoegbune, A. O. Eruola, J. A. Awomeso and O. A. Idowu  

July 2010

Variability of soil properties related to vegetation cover in a tropical rainforest landscape

  The variability of soil properties related to vegetation cover in Nnewi, a fast growing urban-industrial town, was studied to underscore the factors that predispose the soil to erosion menace. Twelve soil samples were purposively collected and analyzed to determine the soil properties. The results of soil properties analysis showed marked coefficient of variability ranging from low, moderate, high and very...

Author(s):   P. O. Phil-Eze