Essays about: "land use in nigeria"

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1. 1. MULTI-CRITERIA ANALYSIS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING : A case study of Nigeria

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

   Author : Nelson Okosun; [2022]
   Keywords : Energy; Multi-Criteria; Infrastructure; GIS;

   Abstract : Rising levels of urbanization and technological advancements has led to a shift towards dependence on energy consuming devices, machineries, and electrical appliances both for personal and productive use. This has led to higher demand for electricity services and more pressure on power supply facilities. READ MORE

3. 2. Modelling the energy demand for transport in Sub-Saharan Africa : World Energy Outlook as a Case Study

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Amrita Dasgupta; [2019]
   Keywords : Energy demand projections; modelling; transport; infrastructure; Sub-Saharan Africa; road; rail; aviation; navigation; oil consumption; population; GDP; growth; urbanisation; air quality; sustainability; policies; development; Energibehovsprognoser; modellering; transport; infrastruktur; subsahariska Afrika; väg; järnväg; luftfart; sjöfart; oljekonsumtion; befolkning; BNP; tillväxt; urbanisering; luftkvalitet; hållbarhet; politik; utveckling;

   Abstract : Energy demand projections are essential tools that enable policymakers, engineers, scientists, stakeholders and investors to assess the future energy needs of a country and understand the technical, economic, social and environmental costs associated with meeting this demand. Such tools become further indispensable in the case of developing countries, where past consumption trends alone cannot indicate the trajectory of their future energy demand. READ MORE

4. 3. Analysing Nigeria’s Energy system in light of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals : A CLEWs assessment

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

   Author : Obiora Okolo; Haoran Teng; [2017]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Today 57.7 % of Nigerians has access to electricity with less than 1 % using electric stoves for cooking. Fuelwood is used for cooking in 63.7 % of the households and is one of the main contributors to Nigeria having the third highest deforestation rate in the world with 410 000 hectares of forest cut down per year. READ MORE

5. 4. Petroleum activities, wetland utilization and livelihood changes in Southern Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria: 2003-2015

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Unwana Saturday Koffi; [2015]
   Keywords : Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science; GEM; iivelihood changes; sustainable management; wetland agriculture; land cover change; remote sensing; petroleum; wetland degradation; Nigeria; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The state of Akwa Ibom, Nigeria is known as one of the wetlands rich in biodiversity as well as oil and gas reserves. Its wetland ecosystem is noted for its primary support it has provided for the people living in this area. READ MORE

6. 5. Wind Energy Assessment in Africa; A GIS-based approach

   University essay from KTH/Energisystemanalys

   Author : Dimitrios Mentis; [2013]
   Keywords : Wind power; Africa; potential; GIS; Renewables mapping;

   Abstract : This study analyses the potential of onshore wind power on the African continent. Appropriate socio-economic and geographical constraints as well as current technology’s efficiencies are applied in order to reach the desired result. READ MORE