CHAPTER ONE 1. Introduction 1.1.Background of The study The process of urban expansion is a worldwide phenomenon, recorded in the history of all urban centres. It started with the earliest human civilization of Babylonians’ (Cemea, 1997). Urbanization, the process of urban expansion, may involve both horizontal and vertical expansion of…

ABSTRACT This project examines the locational impact of petrol stations in Uvwie local government area. Primary data was collected using questionnaire and secondary data was collected from Ikonos digital imagery of Warri metropolitan area, 50 petrol stations were analyzed and questions administered to the respondents regarding to the locational impact…

 INTRODUCTION  The diversity of buildings, their great historical and cultural value, the uniqueness of the spatial aspect, the richness of architectural forms and details, and the trees often found there, all have a substantial influence on the quality of housing as perceived by the residents. The qualities of spatial aspect…

CHAPTER ONE 1.0.      INTRODUCTION 1.1.      BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Land is one of the resources of the ecosystem, central to the existence of man and the assessment of land as an aspect of resource management is germane to effective planning and sustainable development. Land usually functions as corridors for fresh…

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Building is one of the basic needs of human kind. Apart from giving protection from elements of nature and providing storehouse for personal possessions; shelter in accordance with contemporary modern standards, must offer such infrastructure and services that would make dwellings conducive. The…

INTRODUCTIONThe process of urbanization continues to be more rapid and massive, challenging and affects a greater part of the world than ever before. The move from mainly rural society to an urbanized world has also impacted on all aspects of human lives. In 1950 less than one third of the…

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Rural community development through self-help approach is an age long social activity in our society. Even before the advent of the colonial administration, people had at different time in history, organized themselves into group and had employed communal resource to provide physical…

CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION Background of the study A pit toilet is a type of toilet that collects human feces in a hole in the ground. They use either no water or one to three liters per flush with pour-flush pit latrines. When properly built and maintained they can decrease the spread…

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Land use regulations and controls are used to restrict the rights of private land holders in the use of land. The regulations are used to protect public interest in the use of private land. The regulations stem from the need to provide…

Abstract Purpose As the challenges confronting a system are better addressed when known and understood, this paper aims to report the findings of a study that investigated the factors confronting professional quantity surveying using Nigeria as a case. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire was developed and pre-tested as the instrument for collecting…

Introduction From the earliest time, the fire that empowered man to cook food, ward off animals, forge tools and also enabled him to survive intense cold has also been an everlasting hazard to him. The history of occupational fire hazard causing significant damage is very old. The Great Fire of…

ABSTRACT  Remote Work remains the vocal point of this study. The aim of this research was to strategically assess the impact of remote work on team collaboration and performance in knowledge-based organizations. Ex-Post Facto research design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted in Abia state university in…

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Rice flour remains the vocal point of this study. Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the most cultivated cereal crop globally and is the staple food for most of the countries of the world. Globally, rice production amounts to approximately 508.7 million tonnes…

IntroductionThe tourism industry is fast becoming one of the main emphasis for economic regeneration all around the world,and especially in developing countries, as a step to introduce variegation into the economy of such countries, aswell as improving the quality of life of individuals (Ayeni, 2012). Emphasizing on the meaning of…

INTRODUCTION Worldwide, there has been a rapid growth in the number of mortality and/or people seriously impacted by storms and floods (Aderogba, 2012; Giwa, 2007). Also, in the amount of economic damage caused, a large and growing proportion of these impacts are in urban areas in low- and middle-income nations.…

IntroductionThe role played by population variables in the development of a country cannotbe overemphasized. This is because, majority of the programmes and policies mostgovernments implement are either directly or indirectly linked with populationdynamics and characteristics, all of which are geared towards sustainable development.The commitment of the Nigerian government to improve…

Housing, a critical component of basic needs, can be seen as the physical structure which human beings use for shelter (Oluwande, 1983). As a package of shelter and services, housing becomes a veritable tool for macroeconomic development, being com plementary to other sectors. It also has social benefits for an…

Housing is one of the three basic needs of man and it is the most important for the physical survival of man after the provision of food (Turner, 1983; Munonye, 2009 and Olayiwola et al, 2005). It has a profound influence on the health, efficiency, social behaviour, satisfaction and general…

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…