Introduction Inventory control refers to the process whereby the investment in materials and parts carried in stock is regulated within predetermined limits set in accordance with inventory policy established by management. The activities of inventory control thus include: determination of limits of inventories to be held, determination of inventory policies,…

INTRODUCTION Housing, a basic necessity of man has over the years been a subject of both public and intellectual discuss and will continue as far as deficit is there. It is worthy to note too that man cannot do without housing; he must find where to lay his head after…

For centuries Kano was an important market town on trans-Saharan caravan routes. Kola and other products from the forested coastal areas of West Africa changed hands in Kano’s market, as did Saharan salt, luxury goods from North Africa and Europe, and slaves. Kano’s resident Hausa artisans also manufactured textiles as…

Transportation infrastructural development remains a major tool for achieving the aspirations of the newly introduced economic principles of the Federal Government of Nigeria National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS). Hence, the paper aims at empowering Nigerian basic livelihood through appropriate transport infrastructure investment. The production and their distribution costs…

IntroductionThis paper describes few steps in achieving an urban and regional developmentstrategy, starting from the analysis of existing infrastructure. It will monitor the trafficthat connects arteries, such as road intersections or major street network. It willanalyze how traffic connections are made, given by the need of regional integrationand taking into…

Rapid urbanization and increasing rate of poverty are among the greatestchallenges facing developing countries in the new millennium. This is obvious from thealarming rate of urban population growth, particularly in Nigeria. Indeed, for more than50years, the progressive population drift to urban centres in Nigeria have not beingmatched by corresponding upgrade…

INTRODUCTION The demand for housing increases in response to several factors, notably urbanization and population growth. According to Omiunu (2014), a high population growth will have significant effect on resource allocation such as housing and this could pose a big problem to the Nigeria housing and national development. Thus, urbanization…

Abstract Digital platforms for education remain the vocal point of this study. The population of this study consisted of all the students in selected secondary schools in Ikot Ekpene of Akwa Ibom State. The study adopted a correlational research design while stratified random sampling technique was used in selecting the…

Abstract This article explores how longer distance cycling, by rendering distance as a conceptual measure embedded in the production of space rather than an abstract quantitative unit, can advance interspecies mobility justice. The article theorizes longer distance cycling not as some specific number of kilometres, but rather as the social…

Introduction. Housing delivery is a highly contentious and politicised issue that is of great concern to administrators, scholars and the public in Nigeria. In the last few decades, the influx of people into urban areas, the natural population increase and inadequate responses by the government have contributed to the worsening…

Introduction Housing is one of man’s basic necessities for physical, economical and mental development. It has been universally acclaimed as the second most essential human need after food. As a basic need of mankind, housing exhibits the attribute of being the most durable item that impacts positively on man’s prod-uctivity.…

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings Geodesign is a technology-supported planning approach that combines community collaboration and engagement with geospatial analysis to make land use decisions quickly. In this study we tested the role of Geodesign in improving the quality of local plans through community participation and collaborative decision making…

INTRODUCTIONThe Chinese government has progressively moved from a command economy to a hybrid economyover the last 30 years. The Chinese commonly define their current economy as “a socialist marketeconomy with Chinese characteristics.” Chinese reforms in the urban sector, especially the privatizationof about 90% of the urban housing stock and a…

Chapter 1: Introduction and background to the study 1.1 Introduction Green space development began to gain importance at the latter stages of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century in the capitals of absolutist monarchies. In this era, gardens and parks were developed to serve the need…

40 International Journal of E-Planning Research, 2(2), 40-44, April-June 2013Copyright © 2013, IGI Global. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global is prohibited.ABSTRACTInformation and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions (e.g. e-health, telemedicine, e-education, e-Planning) are often viewed as vehicles to bridge the digital divide…

Abstract Safety of the transportation sector in Nigeria is the focus of this study. The aim of this research was to strategically assess the effect of private and commercial auto insurance on the safety of transportation sector in Nigeria. The population of this study consisted of all the staff of…

Purpose This study explored an alternative understanding of heritage through the lens of the Igbo cultural group in Nigeria. It used the Igbo concept of “ Ihe Nketa ” or “ Oke ” to examine the complex relationship between indigeneity, attachment and sustainability in the context of heritage management and…

Wetlands are water body in the terrestrial or semi-terrestrial ecosystem characterized with low drainage, soil, and plant. Wetlands are very important and valuable components of the ecosystem. They serve as habitat for man and animal, source of food, shelter and other ecosystem services etc. There are different wetlands in the…

Climate change is a crucial challenge of the 21st century that many countries are facing, and everywhere has different consequences based on local characteristics. Considering the 21st century as the century of cities, we need to do a paradigm shift in urban planning and design. Such transformation in urban planning…

Introduction: The world’s cities are becoming increasingly congested and polluted (Blanco et al., 2009). Urban green spaces provide a wide range of ecosystem services that could help combat many urban ills and improve life for city dwellers—especially their health. Such green spaces are diverse: they vary in size, vegetation cover,…

Abstract Local activists engaged in contemporary environmental justice struggles not only fight against traditional forms of hazardous locally unwanted land uses (LULUs), they also organize to make their neighborhoods livable and green. However, urban environmental justice activism is at a crossroads: as marginalized neighborhoods become revitalized, outside investors start to…