EVALUATION OF POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBON LEVELS IN WATER, SEDIMENTS, AND CALLINECTES AMNICOLA FROM BUGUMA CREEK, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
The Niger Delta, Nigeria, is a major oil-producing region whose ecosystems have been significantly impacted by crude oil spills, sabotage, artisanal refining, and operational discharges. Buguma Creek, characterised by extensive mangrove swamps and interconnecting creeks, is a critical fishing hub…
EVALUATION OF SOIL FERTILITY AND NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS IN SOUTHERN KADUNA, NIGERIA
Soil is a fundamental natural resource and a cornerstone of agricultural production, providing the basis for food, fodder, fuel, and feed. Globally, soil resources are finite, susceptible to degradation, and nonrenewable within a human timeframe, making their sustainable management critical.…
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF RIVER BENUE FOR DRINKING PURPOSES IN MAKURDI TOWN
Water is an essential and renewable natural resource, vital for human survival, agricultural activities, and industrial development. Despite covering approximately 75% of the Earth’s surface, freshwater constitutes less than 2.7% of global water resources, emphasizing the need for careful management.…
IMPACT OF SELECTED PYRETHROID INSECTICIDES ON THE SURVIVAL AND HEALTH OF CLARIAS GARIEPINUS FINGERLINGS
Pesticides play a critical role in pest control and enhancing food production; however, their excessive use poses significant risks to environmental quality and human health. Pyrethroid pesticides, esters of chrysanthemic acid derived from natural pyrethrins, are widely used against domestic…