Essays about: "land use in nigeria"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 12 essays containing the words land use in nigeria.

1. 6. Using GIS for Analysis of the Runway Extension of Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, Nigeria

   University essay from Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

   Author : Eugene Uche; Charles Oparah; [2012]
   Keywords : Runway Extension; GIS; DEM; Environmental impacts; Cost analysis.;

   Abstract : This study investigates the proposed extension of the existing runway of Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. The process involves the application of Geographic Information System (GIS) and several geospatial techniques for analysis and result presentation. READ MORE

3. 7. EVALUATION OF A BATCH SYSTEM, SMALL-SCALE BIO DIGESTER AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR FUEL WOOD IN ADDRESSING DEFORESTATION IN THE RURAL NIGERIA

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

   Author : Ephraim Nduka Ugboh; [2008]
   Keywords : : Evaluation; Batch system; Small-Scale; Bio digester; Substitute; Fuel wood; Deforestation.;

   Abstract : Fuel wood cutting, collection and distribution in recent years have been one of the booming industries in Nigeria. Plagued with the problem of energy for domestic use, more than two third of Nigerians residing in the rural areas wholly depend on fuel wood energy for their household activities; cooking, heating and generation of warmth. READ MORE

4. 8. Introducing GIS and Multi-criteria analysis in road path planning process in Nigeria : A case study of Lokoja, Kogi State

   University essay from Institutionen för teknik och byggd miljö

   Author : Isah Anavberokhai; [2008]
   Keywords : Geographic information systems; Multi-criteria analysis; AHP; DEM;

   Abstract : In planning a suitable road network, planners put into consideration factors like gradients or slope of the area, available land-use and soil type, community or national landmarks and governmental interest. These different considerations and interest make the planning process complex and as such there might be confusion of interest in the decision making. READ MORE

5. 9. Valuing Companies in Emerging Markets : The Case of Nigeria

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

   Author : Jaunty Aidamenbor and Chikanayo Mgbemena; [2008]
   Keywords : Valuation; Emerging Market; Nigeria; Financial Practitioners;

   Abstract : Title: Valuing companies in emerging markets: The case of Nigeria Author: Jaunty Edobor Aidamenbor and Chika Mgbemena Supervisor: Anders Hederstierna Department: School of Management, Blekinge Institute of Technology Course: Master’s thesis in business administration, FE 2413, 15 credits (ECTS). Background and Problem Discussion: Nigeria as an emerging market offers a wealth of opportunity to investors. READ MORE

6. 10. Water resources development: opportunities for increased agricultural production in Nigeria

   University essay from Tema vatten i natur och samhälle

   Author : Emmanuel Gbenga Olagunju; [2007]
   Keywords : agriculture; biotechnology; crude oil; fadama; GDP; irrigation; productivity; population and water resources;

   Abstract : Agriculture has been the backbone of the economy in Nigeria providing employment and source of livelihood for the increasing population and accounting for over half of the GDP of the Nigeria economy at independence in 1960. However, the role it plays in the regional and economic development of the country has diminished over the years due to the dominant role of the crude oil sector in the economy. READ MORE