Maize is an important staple crop widely used in domestic and industrial processes. It is
usually stored in Polypropylene (PP) bags, where it is prone to heavy insect infestations,
resulting in high economic losses. A ...
Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STHs) which affect approximately two billion people globally
is a common public health concern in developing nations. Dynamics of host and
environmental factors results in fluctuations in the ...
Calabar River is an important waterbody in South-south Nigeria that supports a thriving
fishery in the surrounding communities. Middle Calabar River, at Okomita area
experiences intensive sand mining, effluents and solid ...
Breast cancer is a major public health concern and early diagnosis is important in the
treatment of the disease. In Nigeria, there has been an increase in breast cancer-related
deaths, mostly because of delayed diagnosis ...
Landfilling remains the major method of municipal solid waste disposal in Nigeria. However, the inadequacy of personal protective equipment and proximity of residential quarters to waste dumpsites predispose workers and ...
Malaria, helminthiasis and HIV are widespread infectious diseases in developing
countries with heavy toll on pregnant women. Cases of co-infection exist due to
similar environmental and human factors of transmission. ...
Lagos Lagoon (LL) sustains a diverse array of fish and crustaceans but is vulnerable to anthropogenic activities from the hinterlands. Industrial facilities around the lagoon continuously discharge effluents laden with ...
The use of insecticides against malaria vectors has been a good approach to control malaria, but its efficacy is threatened by mosquito resistance to the lethal doses. In Nigeria, Anopheles funestus is gradually becoming ...
Silver (Ag) and copper(II) oxide (CuO) nanoparticles are used in personal care products because of their antimicrobial properties. Their continual release into the environment may enhance genotoxic effects in the ecosystem, ...
Erelu reservoir is the main source of water supply for domestic, agriculture and fishing activities in Oyo town. The reservoir receives inflow of materials from the catchment where various anthropogenic activities occur ...
Oluwa River is used for artisanal fishing, ferrying and domestic activities in Ilaje Local Government Area (ILGA), Ondo State. The river receives domestic and agricultural wastes, which could impact adversely on the water ...