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Food security challenges in Nigeria: a paradox of rising domestic food production and food import

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Ahungwa G. T., Haruna U., Muktar B. G.

International Letters of Natural Sciences

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2014

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tom 13

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This paper examined the food security challenges vis-á-vis the paradox of increased domestic food production and food import in Nigeria. The study used time-series data from National Bureau of Statistic, Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria’s National Dailies and CIA Factbook reports. The trend analysis showed that the share of agriculture to the total Gross Domestic Product, GDP had a downward trend, especially from 1960-1979, where food import hovered around 2.92 % from 1960-74 and up to 9.85 % in 1975-79 of GDP. The result depicts an undulating trend in the contribution of agriculture and food import values to 2009 where food import rose astronomically from N2.6trillion (3.83 %) in 2005-2009 to about N20.6trillion (25.02 %) in 2010-2012. Results of the regression analysis confirmed that agriculture has a positive relationship with GDP, and contributes significantly with a coefficient of 0.852. The paradox however is that food import negates the a priori expectation as it is found to be positively related to the GDP: as food production increases marginally, food importation increases asymptotically. The paper recommends that reliance on food import could be minimized through increased budgetary allocation to the sector, and improvement in postharvest management practices that have hitherto, aggravated food insecurity in the country.

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Climate change issues and implications for sustainable development in a Coastal Area of Nigeria

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Eti-Ido U., Wilcox Rogers I., Akadi A. P.

International Letters of Natural Sciences

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2015

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tom 49

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Perception and practice of physical activity and exercise counselling in renal care team in Nigeria

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Niyi-Odumosu F. A., Odumosu S. A., Dominic O. L., Olanrewaju T. O., Seidina I. Y.

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

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2021

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tom 36

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nr 04

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Tradycyjna technologia produkcja cebuli [Allium cepa L.] w Nigerii i mozliwosc jej ulepszenia

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Bednarz F.

Zeszyty Naukowe Akademii Rolniczej w Krakowie. Rolnictwo Światowe

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1999

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nr 01

53-64

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Land tenure security perceptions amongst Nigerian rural communities: a case of Atiba Local Government Area (LGA), Oyo State

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Oladehinde G. J., Olayiwola L. M.

Economic and Regional Studies

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2021

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tom 14

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nr 2

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Tractor services challenges and current demand trends by smallholder farmers in Nigeria

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Onomu A. R., Aliber M., Agbugba I. K.

Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development

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2020

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tom 4[58]

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Reliability estimates of evapotranspiration under inaccurate data conditions in Nigeria

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Akinbile C. O., Sangodoyin A. Y.

Annual Review of Agricultural Engineering

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2009

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tom 07

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nr 1

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Exploring economic opportunities in some selected spices farming enterprise in Ondo State, Nigeria

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Tanimonure V. A., Yewande R. M., Fayemi O. G.

Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development

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2020

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tom 1[55]

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The composition and determinants of rural non-farm income diversification in Nigeria

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Olugbire O. O., Obafunsho, Olarewaju T. O., Kolade R. I., Odediran F. A., Orumwense L. A.

Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development

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2020

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tom 3[57]

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Technical efficiency of poultry egg production in Ogun State, Nigeria

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Osinowo O. H., Tolorunju E. T.

Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development

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2019

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nr 1[51]

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Awareness of biological warfare in Nigeria

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Ohiare A. A.

International Letters of Natural Sciences

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2014

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tom 13

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nr 1

First let me state categorically that the Republic of Nigeria is completely unprepared to detect, deter or defend against an attack utilizing bioweapons to cripple any of its critical complexes including government, among oil & gas, banking and health services. This lack of capacity of Nigeria biodefense may currently being exploited and probed by interest determined to undermine the unity of the Republic of Nigeria and attack our interest in the region. Science has the potential for creating even more effective and horrific biological weapons. The U.S government should assist Nigeria in establishing a biodefense program in Nigerian university, modeled after biodefense program at George Mason University, which would provide students with a background in the science and technology of biodefense and the specialized areas of threat assessment, on proliferation and medical and public health preparedness.

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Roof runoff water as source of pollution: a case study of some selected roofs in Orlu Metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria

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Chizoruo I. F., Onyekachi I. B.

International Letters of Natural Sciences

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2016

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tom 50

Samples collected from different runoffs; AR, GMR, TR, ASR, and DR for aluminum roof, galvanized metal roof, thatch roof, asbestos roof and ambient rainfall respectively were analyzed for pH, conductivity, turbidity, TDS, TSS, NO3 -, PO4 3-, Cd, Cu, Fe, Zn and Pb. The result indicates that the mean concentration of the parameters analyzed ranged from 5.8± 0.39 –7.10±0.70, 22.25±11.70 -79.99± 3.40μScm-1, 1.47±0.43 - 46.53±1.60mg/l, 11.90±0.93 - 59.83±1.62NTU,15.53±0.70 - 204.53±5.08mg/l, 0.93±0.06 - 2.55±0.13 mg/l, 1.33±0.22 - 7.30±0.57mg/l respectively for pH, conductivity, TDS, turbidity, TSS, PO4 3- and NO3 -, and the levels of the heavy metals (in mg/l); Cd, Cu, Fe, Zn and Pb ranged from 0.0023±0.001– 0.0521±0.004, 0.052±0.01–0.2483±0.02, 0.0348±0.01–1.1120±0.07, 0.0161±0.01- 0.8093±0.02 and 0.0106±0.01- 0.0499±0.002 respectively. Ranking of the heavy metal in roof runoff is in the order; Fe>Zn>Cu>Cd>Pb. The result compared with WHO standard showed elevated level of the parameters analyzed with Cd and Pb exceeding the limit. Though the result of this study showed some variability which is an indication of the type of roofing material; air quality of the environment and industrial activity going on in the area. It could be deduced from the result that roof runoff may be a non point source of environmental pollution owning to the release of heavy metals and other pollutants into the environment, and increased concentration of some of the pollutants as reported by this study suggests that roof runoff water could impact negatively to the environment and if consumed without being treated may be injurious to human health.

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Seasonal variability of carbon monoxide (CO) in the ambient environment of Imo State, Nigeria

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Njoku P., Ibe F. C., Alinnor J., Opara A.

International Letters of Natural Sciences

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2016

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tom 53

The air qualities of four areas in Imo State with a total of twenty two locations were monitored for a period six months with respect to CO level using Gasman air monitor (Crowcon Instruments Ltd, England. The air quality monitoring was conducted in the morning, afternoon and evening hours within dry and wet seasons in order to elucidate the variability of this atmospheric pollutant in the study locations. The results obtained showed significant variation of the air pollutant in the morning, afternoon and evening including within the twenty four weeks, and between dry and wet seasons. The mean values of CO in the dry season are in the order Egbema > Okigwe > Owerri > Orlu, while the order for the mean CO level in wet season is Okigwe > Orlu > Egbema > Owerri. Elevated concentration of CO was observed in the study areas above 10 ppm, the Nigerian National ambient air quality standard. This observation calls for health and environmental concern. Hence, anthropogenic activities and fugitive emission sources of atmospheric pollutants such as increased vehicular traffic, biomass combustion, use of electric power generating sets, leakages from incinerators and flare stacks should be seriously monitored.

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Characterization of conventional cooking stoves in South Eastern Nigeria

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Bello R. S., Onilude M. A.

International Letters of Natural Sciences

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2014

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tom 13

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nr 2

Performance characterization of some selected conventional cook stoves in South Eastern Nigeria had been carried out. Three conventional cook stoves (3-stone stove, charcoal stove and sawdust stove) were selected and evaluated. Their performances were compared with those of improved stove. The results show that the time spent in cooking 1 Kg of rice/(yam) is significantly different in all the conventional stoves under test; (maximum 0.75 (0.44) kg/hr for 3-stone stove and minimum 0.61 (0.35) hr/kg for charcoal). Fuel utilization also differs for instance lesser quantity of charcoal would be required to cook the same quantity of food on the charcoal stove than the open fire stove. Also the specific fuel consumption value of charcoal stove is lesser than all other stoves. The 3-stone stove have higher specific fuel consumption values indicative of more fuel consumption but lower thermal efficiency. This indicates a poor performance when compared to other improved stoves such as kerosene stove with higher thermal efficiency of 64.38 %.

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Empirical analysis of financial development and financial inclusion nexus in Nigeria

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Anthony-Orji O. I., Orji A., Ogbuabor J. E., Onwe I. E.

Economic and Regional Studies

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2022

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tom 15

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nr 2

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Statistical analysis of some meteorological variables data for Sokoto and its vicinity

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Hassan Z., Ajibola T. B.

International Letters of Natural Sciences

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2015

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tom 49

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3-D seismic interpretation and volumetric estimation of “Osaja Field” Niger Delta, Nigeria

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Osaki L. J., Opara A. I., Okereke C. N., Adiela U. P., Njoku I. O., Emberga T. T., Eluwa N.

International Letters of Natural Sciences

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2016

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tom 59

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Prevalence of parasitic diseases among nomadic Fulanis of South-Eastern Nigeria

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Anosike J. C., Nwoke B. E. B., Onwuliri C. O. E., Obiukwu C. E., Duru A. F., Nwachukwu M. I., Ukaga C. N., Uwaezuoke J. C., Uduji O. S., Amajuoyi O. U., Nkem B. I.

Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine

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2004

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tom 11

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nr 2

A study was carried out to determine the prevalence of parasitic infections among the nomadic Fulanis of south-eastern Nigeria between September 2003-March 2004. Urine, stool and blood specimens were collected from each of 231 subjects. Of these, 98 (42.4%) were infected with one or more of 14 parasitic species, of which Plasmodium malariae had the highest prevalence (15.3%). Others included 6 intestinal helminth parasites: Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, Schistosoma mansoni, Enterobius vermicularis, Trichocephalus trichiurus, 2 protozoan parasites: Entamoeba histolytica and E. coli, 4 blood parasites: Mansonella perstans, Loa loa, Trypanosoma sp, Plasmodium falciparum, as well as Schistosoma haematobium recovered in the urine. Prevalence of these parasitic infections varied significantly among bush encampments, sexes, and age groups. They had evidence of onchocerciasis. Their occupational imperatives, beliefs and general life style are contributing factors to the prevalence of parasitic infections among the nomadic Fulanis of south eastern Nigeria. Aspects of prevalence and control of parasitic infections are discussed.

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Notes on the effects of human induced stressors in parts of the Niger Delta, Nigeria

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Nwankwo D. I.

Polish Ecological Studies

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1996

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tom 22

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nr 1-2

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Anatomical studies and taxonomy of Vigna subterranea - V.unguiculata complex in Nigeria

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Edeoga H. O., Osuagwu A. O.

Advances in Agricultural Sciences

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2006

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tom 10

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