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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleMonetary Policy, Sub-National Inflation Dynamics and Regional Spillovers in NigeriaChioma Peace Nwosu, Usenobong Friday AkpanThis study evaluates the relationship between monetary policy shocks and sub-national inflation dynamics in Nigeria, using the SVAR framework. Furthermore, using the Diebold-Yilmaz (DY) methodology, it also examines the extent of inflation volatility spillovers among the regions. Results show that monetary policy shock generates a heterogeneous but insignificant influence on sub-national inflation in Nigeria. We also found substantial evidence of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 2 Jul 2024 · 5,486 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAnalysis of the Rural Youth Engagement in IFAD Value Chain Development as a Panacea to Unemployment in Southeast NigeriaOkeke Chinyere, Obianefo Chukwujekwu, Nwigwe Cecilia, Obot AkaninyeneAnalysis of the rural youth engagement of IFAD value chain development program as a panacea (way-out) to unemployment in Southeast, Nigeria was the main aim of the study. The socioeconomic characteristics, value chain interventions, readiness of the youth to implement the skills acquired and factors hampering the youths’ readiness to implement the skills acquired were looked into. The data was … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 2 Nov 2022 · 6,376 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleClimate Adaptive Measures Among Smallholder Farmers in Akwa Ibom State, NigeriaObot Akaninyene, Obiekwe NgoziAgricultural production/activities in Nigeria depends on rainfall, which often occurs only at certain times of the year and thus makes agriculture very susceptible to crop failure, insect infestation which causes poor returns on agricultural produce for farmers . Adoption of climate change mitigating strategies is key to coping with variations in weather conditions and the achievement of increased agricultural production … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 19 Sep 2022 · 6,261 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleFeasibility of Hybrid Neuro-Fuzzy (ANFIS) Machine Learning Model with Classical Multi-Linear Regression (MLR) For the Simulation of Solar Radiation: A Case Study Abuja, NigeriaNajashi B. Gafai, Asia'u Talatu BelgoreThe extremely variable nature of solar radiation makes it difficult for solar power plants to keep up with predicted power output and demand curves. As a result, solar radiation simulation is crucial to the efficient design, administration, and operation of any solar power plant. With only partially satisfactory results, empirical models have been routinely employed in Nigeria to predict solar … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 13, Issue 1 · 21 Jul 2022 · 10,032 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleKnowledge, Attitude and Perception of Smallholder Farmers on Corona Virus Pandemic in NigeriaObot Akaninyene, Ozor Maurice, Nwankwo Temple, Obiekwe NgoziAgriculture plays an essential role in the economy of Nigeria as it provides food for the entire population of a country and also provides raw materials for the non-agriculture sectors of the economy. Nigeria's agriculture is made up of a higher percentage of smallholder farmers who are often exposed to shocks and have less capacity to combat the impact and … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 18 Jun 2022 · 7,071 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleLeaching of a Nigerian Refractory Gold Ore Using Aqua RegiaOluwasanmi Samuel Teniola, Abraham A. Adeleke, Simeon Ademola Ibitoye, Moshood Deinde ShituIn this research, refractory gold ore from Imogbara deposit in Iperindo area of Osun state Nigeria were collected systematically from various segments of the deposits at different depths to obtain a set of samples that truly represent the deposits. The 50 kg sample collected was subjected to panning in a flowing river to obtain about 1 kg-upgraded sample. The upgraded … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 13 Mar 2022 · 7,457 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAntifungal Activity of Jatropha Curcas Linn on Candida Albicans and Candida Tropicalis Associated with Neonatal and Infantile Infections in Yola, NigeriaJames Hamuel Doughari, Martha AbrahamOne hundred and eighty (180) stool samples collected of neonates and infants from three selected health facilities in Yola, Adamawa State Nigeria. The samples were subjected to both microscopic, biochemical test and cultural identification. Bromocresol green agar and Germ tube test was used to identify Candida species. Culture of the stool samples on SDA yielded 32 yeast cells with Candida … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 1 · 7 Sep 2021 · 7,533 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEffects of Indoor Air Pollution Among Women in Northeastern, NigeriaNgaram, Suleman Modu, Muhammad SulymanThis research investigated the effects of indoor air pollution among women, in Northeastern, Nigeria, indoor air pollution refers to the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of air in the indoor environment, which include a home, building, an institution or commercial facility. Study was carried out in five wards: Benen Bayero, Karamar Tanda, Asibitin Agana, Goni Aji Street and Abdullahi Masaba … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 1 Jun 2021 · 7,037 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAssessment of Geothermal Energy Potential of Ruwan Zafi, Adamawa State and Environs, Northeastern Nigeria, using High Resolution Airborne Magnetic DataIbe Stephen Onyejiuwaka, Uche Kelvin IdumaThe aeromagnetic dataset over Ruwan Zafi, Adamawa State and environs, Northeastern Nigeria, was interpreted in this study, in order to map out places with the potentials for application of geothermal energy for electricity generation and geothermal direct heating. The analysis of the spectral of the magnetic dataset delineated the range of the sediment thickness as 4273.58 and 8693.32 m and … …Current Research in Geoscience, Vol. 10, Issue 1 · 4 Dec 2020 · 12,352 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleDetermining Causes of Gully Erosion and Associated Rates of Change in South-East Nigeria, using a Remote Sensing and GIS MethodologySylvanus IroThe study of gully development on a regional scale is currently threatened by the intrinsic costs associated with steady field tracking and monitoring and the lack of historic measurements to perform time series analysis. The research objective is to develop a low-cost GIS and Remote Sensing methodology for monitoring and quantifying gully erosion and development over time, identifying the impact … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 5 · 22 Oct 2020 · 7,431 accessesView PDFCite