The samples collected from an oil spilled sites in Bodo West in Gokana Local Government of Rivers State in Nigeria were isolated to identify microorganisms associated with bioremediation. The population of about 311 different forming colonies were recorded in the study area; out...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2019/v21i330129
Port Harcourt acquired the name “Garden City” for its neatness, beauty, organisation of the buildings and well constructed road networks across the entire city; but this once beautiful city has been overtaken by garbage. Hence, the objectives of this study were to find out why th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2019/v3i330091
This study was designed to mirror the deep issues behind the crisis in the Niger Delta region, using the oil exploration of Ogoniland as the case study and proffering possible solutions on how best to combat the identified problems. To achieve this aim, focus group discussions, u...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2019/v2i130078
The samples of Awgu shale collected from Nnewi and Mgbowo in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu state were analysed in the laboratory for such properties as linear shrinkage, moisture content and atterberg limits (plastic limit and liquid limit). The samples recorded moisture co...
This investigation examines the Applicability of the Rule in Rylands v. Fletcher to Petroleum activities in Nigeria. For many years the Nigerian Government had laid emphasis on the need for exploitation of oil for developmental purposes without making adequate provisions for the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2019/v3i129788
Background of Study: Petroleum exploration has generated over 90 percent revenues to the Nigerian government, and as such the nation pays all her liabilities from the sales of petroleum products. Nigerian’s mono economy mostly based petroleum exploration, has brought a lot of suf...
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Research Article10.9734/arjass/2019/v9i330125
Background: Health and mental related illnesses has emerged as a new challenge in the rural and undeveloped areas in Ogoniland where petroleum exploration activities have devastated the entire ecosystem. Many of the school children are no longer zealous about their academic activ...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i1130141
Aims: To evaluate the perception and control measures towards environmental risk in Obio Akpor Local government area (LGA) of Rivers State. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Rivers State Waste Management Agency in Obio-Akpor LGA of Rivers State between...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2019/v2i230082
The aim of the study was to examine the Health Risk implication among solid waste workers in Obio Akpor LGA of Rivers state. The study was carried out at the Rivers State Waste Management Agency in Obio-Akpor Local government area of Rivers State between January 2019-March 2019....
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Research Article10.9734/arjass/2019/v9i130115
The study assessed the vulnerable groups and impact of flooding on the rural farmers and the different adaptive measures taken to reduce the impact. Aims: To examine the Statistical approach to Vulnerability by Farmers to the impact of flooding in Rivers State. Study Design: Cr...
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Research Article10.9734/ARJASS/2019/46177