TEXTURAL ANALYSIS AS INDICATOR OF PALEO-ENVIRONMENT OF THE SANDSTONE IN ADU-ACHI AND ENVIRONS IN ANAMBRA BASIN, SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA
The sandstone in Adu-Achi and environs were subjected to sieve analysis. The aim of this the study is to determine the textural characteristics and depositional environment of the sediments in the Ajali Sandstone. The results of grain size analysis showed that the sandstone range from fine to coarse grained, moderately sorted, mostly platykurtic and negatively skewed indicating sand of fluvial origin ranging from channel floor, point bar to braided rivers, also suggesting moderately to high/t...
Suitability of Owoh Clay for the Production of Ceramics and Other Industrial Products
The suitability of Owoh clay for the production of ceramics and other industrial products hasbeen successfully carried out. The chemical analysis was carried out using X-ray fluorescence(XRD) technique. Particle size analysis was conducted using electric size shakers. Otherphysical properties tested were conducted using international accepted standard. The results ofthe chemical analysis conducted showed that the clay has Al2O3 (29.04%) and SiO2 (50.60%) asits predominant oxides with Cr2O3 (0...
Evaluation of depth to basement, Heat Flow, and Lead-Zinc mineralization from analysis of aeromagnetic data in some parts of Southern Benue Trough
The techniques of aeromagnetic data analysis were employed to elucidate depth to magnetic basement sources, leadzinc (pb-zn) mineralisation and heat flow in parts of Southern Benue Trough. The study area covers an area extent of about 18,150 sq. Km, latitude 05 0 30’N - 06 0 30’N and longitude 007 0 30’E - 009 0 00’E. The digital aeromagnetic data consisting of Total Magnetic Intensity with geospatial attributes covering six (6) sheets 302 (Nkalagu), 303 (Abakaliki), 304 (Dangha), 313...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND TAXATION IN AFRICA: THE CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDED APPROACHES
The part expected to be played by local governments in promoting efficient mobilization of domestic asset is becoming more conspicuous as a result of the lingering economic effect of some global disease outbreaks which have interrupted countries’ traditional financial inflows. However, the local governments, particularly those in developing nations, do not seem to be meeting this expectation. With exploratory research design, this study has reviewed the literature on how the local gover...
ASSESSMENT OF DEPTH TO LEAD-ZINC DEPOSIT IN PARTS OF SOUTHERN BENUE TROUGH USING INTEGRATED GEOPHYSICAL METHODS
This study employed the techniques of electrical resistivity, induced polarization and aeromagneticmethods to investigate and quantify lead-zinc ore deposits. The electrical methods of geophysicalexploration were employed to measure thickness of overburden as well as width of the ore across thestudy area. IP method was used to investigate dissemination of lead-zinc sulphides. Aeromagneticdata over the area was acquired and processed to detect lead-zinc lode as well as magnetic anomaliespresen...
Comparative Study of the Aquifer Transmissivity and Hydraulic Conductivity Values From Different Methods. Case Study Agbani Sandstone, South Eastern, Nigeria
The aquifer transmissivity and hydraulic conductivity values of Agbani Sandstone was investigated using different statistical and pumping test approaches developed by different authors. A total of three (3) boreholes was constructed during the time of this study and it was used to determine aquifer characteristics of Agbani Sandstone. The depths to water table vary from 80 - 120 m and the results of transmissivity (T) values obtained from various approaches varies from 0.883 to 2.855 m2h-1 fo...
APPLICATION OF POLLUTION INDICES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METALS POLLUTION IN SOILS AROUND ABANDONED ONYEAMA COAL MINE, SOUTHEASTERN, NIGERIA
The primary aim of this study is to indicate the seasonal variations of heavy metals in the soil within the Abandoned Onyeama Coal Mine. To examine the extent of heavy metals pollution, 45 soil samples were collected from different locations inside and outside Abandoned Onyeama Coal Mine during the rainy and dry seasons for one year. The level of toxic metals viz., Pb, Cu, Mn, Zn, Cd, Fe and Cr were analyzed using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Majority of the samples were below the sta...
Parents' and Teachers' Roles on Improving Entrepreneurial Skills Acquisition for Self-Reliance Among Business Education Students in Colleges of Education in Enugu State
This study was on parents ‘and teachers’ roles on improving entrepreneurial skills acquisition for self-reliance among business education students in colleges of education in Enugu state. Two specific purposes and two research questions guided the study. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The area of the study was the State and Federal owned colleges of education in Enugu State. The population of the study comprised 66 business educators in the institutions. Four-point...
TEACHERS’ COMMITMENT AS DETERMINANTS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE
This study investigated the teachers’ commitment as determinants of secondary school students academic achievement in Awka South LGA of Anambra State. The design adopted for this study was descriptive survey design. The population of the study consisted of 950 secondary school teachers in the 18 secondary school in Awka South LGA, Anambra State. The sample for the study comprises of 150 selected teachers from the 950 population in the 18 secondary schools in Awka South LGA, Anambra State. T...
FABRICATION AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF ECOFRIENDLY BRAKE PAD USING PALM KERNEL SHELL
The fabrication and performance assessment of eco-friendly brake pad using palm kernel shell (PKS) wasproduced for engineering applications. The materials were ground and prepared for the production of brake pads. Some physical and mechanical properties were used to determine the capability of the produced pads in service conditions. The production and testing of motor vehicle brake pads using locally available raw material has been undertaken and accomplished. The disc brake friction lining ...
CHARACTERIZATION STUDIES OF EZENIFITE CLAY FOR ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION
The characterization of Ezinifite clay from Anambra State, Nigeria, is presented in this research paper. The clay sample was mined and then processed to a standard form for analysis using recognized processes. SEM, XRF, and DTA/TGA were used to determine the mineralogy, chemical compositions, and thermal behavior of the clay. The clay samples' morphological, chemical, and mechanical properties were studied at temperatures ranging from 900oC to 1200oC, with a temperature interval of 100oC. The...
Regulation of food Market
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The regulation of advertising
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ENHANCING THE TEACHING OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) PROGRAMMES THROUGH THE USE OF WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGY IN THE PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN ANAMBRA AND ENUGU STATE
The main purpose of the study was to determine the strategies for enhancing the teaching of technical and vocational education and training TVET programme through the use of web 2.0 technology in the public university of Anambra and Enugu State. The study was guided by four research questions and four null hypotheses. A census research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study was 70 respondents (20 professors and 50 senior lecturers) of technical and vocational education...
Eutrophication Status of Shallow Wells in a Cretaceous Regolith Aquifer, Enugu Metropolis, South-Eastern Nigeria
The protection of groundwater quality is a critical aspect of ecosystem preservation. Nutrient (NO3-N and PO4-P) and non-nutrient (temperature and pH) assessments were carried out to study the shallow groundwater quality of Enugu metropolis in Southeastern, Nigeria. The result reveals that NO3-N and PO4-P are the main factors that endanger shallow groundwater quality safety of the Enugu metropolis. Total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus (TP) concentrations were observed to vary across the e...
