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    URBAN AGRICULTURE: A NEW PERSPECTIVE IN FOOD SECURITY IN NIGERIA
    (International Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Development, 2013-03) Nwose, I.A. and Adesina E.A.
    This paper aims to highlight and assess urban agriculture as a new perspective in food security in Nigeria. It deserves highlighting because its expositions and place in sub-Saharan economic history have been embedded in broader arguments, creating a heuristic need to give it a balanced and lucid examination. Indeed, it needs revision to realize more of its potential than has been revealed to date. Specifically, it will be argued that urban agriculture is specific to effectively realizing food security in Nigeria. The paper will also explore the implications of improved urban agriculture for an understanding of food security in Nigeria. It will examine the investments in urban agriculture and food security techniques that could be adopted in Nigeria.
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    A Review of Geographic Information Systems Applications to Election Mapping in Nigeria
    (School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, 2018-04-12) Okolie, C.J., Adesina, E.A., Irivbogbe, H.E., and Umar, A.A.
    Elections are the major hallmark of democratic societies and many countries have begun applyi Geographic Information System (GIS) to manage the electoral process. GIS is also utilised by political parties to access the dispositions of voters and determine where to focus their campaign efforts. In a GIS, a combination of thematic layers of administrative areas such as population and land use can yield meaningful relationships or scenarios critical to decision-making processes and this makes it an exceptional tool for the management and analyses of election at all stages. Nigeria’s national electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not been very proactive in leveraging GIS and Information Technology for ensuring hitch-free, free and fair elections in the country. GIS is key in enforcing the transparency of this system. This paper review the developments of GIS for election mapping in Nigeria and discusses their applications in Nigeria’s electoral system. The study shows that the status of GIS applications for electoral mapping in Nigeria is still in an infancy stage. The critical turning point lies in the full exploitation of GIS by the government’s electoral apparatus.
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    Factors Affecting Project Planning Efforts in Akwa-Ibom State
    (School of Environmental Technology International Conference 2016, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Nigeria., 2016-05-12) Olubajo, Oluseun Olukemi; Idoro, Godwin; Jimoh, Richard Ajayi
    All construction projects are unique and the amount of effort invested into planning activities will depend on the nature or the character of that project; as no two construction projects are identical. This prompted an investigation to evaluate the factors affecting the efforts invested into project planning activities at the pre-contract stage in Akwa Ibom state. The aim of the study is to evaluate the factors affecting efforts invested in project planning amongst selected consultants. A field survey involving 92 project consultants was adopted to achieve this objective. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and analysed using mean and relative importance index. It was discovered that the demands of the client, the clients budget and the construction method to be adopted ranked highest amongst others as having more impact on the measure of efforts invested in planning and indirectly on the performance of the construction Projects. The study suggests that all stakeholders collaborate more frequently by building stronger partnerships and aligning all actors as an integrated supply chain.
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    Quality and Perception of Public Housing Provision in Nigeria andImplications for Low-Income Earners
    (Journal of Salutogenic Architecture, 2024-12-14) Akande, Oluwafemi Kehinde; Olubajo, Oluseun Olukemi; Ibraheem, Yusuf
    This study critically evaluates the quality of public housing provisions for low-income earners in Abuja,Nigeria, aiming to enhance housing policies and delivery outcomes. Employing a descriptive survey approach, data were collected from 150 residents using structured questionnaires focusing on housing quality and occupant preferences. The findings reveal a significant mismatch between the housing options provided and the disposable incomes of low-income residents, leading to widespread unaffordability. Despite increases in housing supply, the needs of low-income earners remain unmet, adversely affecting their living conditions, health, and well-being. The study highlights that current housing policies inadequately address the economic realities of low-income households. It recommends a thorough review of housing provision policies to better align with residents' financial capacities. Furthermore, the research advocates for a collaborative approach among housing designers, developers, and government agencies to promote the development of high-quality, affordable housing. By addressing these issues, the study seeks to contribute to policy amendments that ensure sustainable housing solutions for low-income populations,ultimately improving their quality of life and social inclusion.