Articles

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Research Article

Analysis of the Spatial Distribution and Network-Based Accessibility of Public Healthcare Facilities in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria

SHITTU I. A^*, C. A. B. TOHOZIN, J. A. ALUKO

Access to healthcare remains a critical challenge in many developing urban centres. This study examined the spatial distribution and network-based accessibility of public healthcare facilities in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria. Using ArcGIS Pro, spatial data on 107 public healthcare facilities, road networks, and ward-level population were analysed. Average Nearest Neighbour (ANN) analysi...

Apr, 2026 pp. 1-17

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Research Article

Caractéristiques Structurales et Résilience Ethnobotanique des bois Sacrés des Communes de Kozah 1 et 2, Région de la Kara au Nord Togo

TCHAO Essohanam Jean^*, ATATO Abalo, SOUSOU Tatongueba, BOUKPESSI Tchaa

Les bois sacrés des communes Kozah 1 et 2 dans la préfecture de la Kozah bénéficient ces dernières années des mesures de protection et de gestion au regard de leur importance écologique et environnementale. La présente étude met l’accent sur les caractéristiques écologiques des bois sacrés, et leur résilience ethnobotanique afin de proposer des stratégies adéquates de gestion durable des espèces p...

Jun, 2024 pp. 1-21

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Diversité floristique et structure de la végétation ligneuse de la forêt classée des ‘’Trois Rivières’’ et sa périphérie au Nord-Est du Bénin

Abdel Djalilou MOUSSA^*, ZAKARI Soufouyane, DJAOUGA Mama, AROUNA Ousséni, TOKO IMOROU Ismaïla

La forêt classée des ‘’Trois Rivières’’ et sa périphérie subissent d’énormes pressions induites par une forte croissance démographique et le développement des activités socioéconomiques. La présente recherche a pour objectif d’analyser la diversité floristique et structurale des ligneux de cet écosystème. Les inventaires forestiers ont été réalisés dans 120 placeaux circulaires (rayon=18m). Les pa...

Apr, 2023 pp. 1-21

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APPLICATION OF AHP AND GEOSPATIAL TECHNIQUES FOR EVALUATING GULLY EROSION VULNERABILITY IN BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

Deborah B. Alaigba^*, Ayila E. Adzandeh, Osolase E. Ehiremen

This paper assessed gully erosion using Remote Sensing and GIS methods as well as Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP) method to determine areas vulnerable and susceptible to gully erosion and Analysed qualitatively the perception of city dwellers, their coping mechanisms to (and the causative factors of) Gully Erosion in Benin City. Five essential criteria (Lithology, Land-use/Landcover (LULC), ...

Aug, 2021 pp. 1-15

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Research Article

Geospatial Technologies for Resource Development in Nigeria

O. Areola^*

Guest Lecture delivered on the occasion of the conference on Geospatial Technologies and Digital Cartography for national security, tourism, and disaster management, organised by the Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON) and the Nigerian Cartographic Association (NCA), in technical collaboration with the African Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS), which held in RECTAS ...

Oct, 2014 pp. 1-16

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Research Article

Building Compliance to Road Setback in Urban Area of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria: from Remotely Sensed Data

Akingbade, A.O^*, Olaiya, R.O, Olabamiji, A.E.

The effectiveness of physical planning is a function of developers’ level of compliance to Physical development regulations provided by the planning authorities in charge of development control. This paper assessed the level of building compliance to road setback regulations and examined pattern of encroachment on major roads in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria using GIS and Remote Sensing. Ikonos 201...

Apr, 2022 pp. 13-22

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Research Article

SITE SUITABILITY ANALYSIS FOR LANDFILL IN ASHIYIE, GHANA

Elikplim K. Akudeka^*, Nihinlola Olayinka, D, Ayila E. Adzandeh

Ashiyie is a town presently experiencing urban growth and one of the challenges in the area is poor waste management system. Proper management of solid waste in the area is necessary to keep the environment clean and tidy, and avoid dump of rubbish at any available open space causing environmental pollution. This study envisage to select an area or site which will be most convenient and more appro...

Aug, 2021 pp. 16-33

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Research Article

GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Site Suitability Analysis for Elderly Care Residential Facilities in Abuja Municipal Area Council, Nigeria

Aishatu Gadzama Dauda^*, Ozien P. Mamudu

The rapid growth of the elderly population, coupled with accelerated urban expansion in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has created increasing demand for well-located elderly care residential facilities (ERFs). This study applies a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) to identify suitable locations for ERFs in AMAC. Siting criteria covering accessi...

Apr, 2026 pp. 18-35

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Research Article

Determination of the Effect of Gully Erosion on Land Use in Nyuwar District, Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria

Bala Bello Wanah^*, Thaunaga Wilson, Ibrahim Abdulwahab Jimoh, Benison Yason

Nyuwar District is typical of heavy black soil developed from basaltic rocks highly susceptible to gully erosion due to its hilly terrain. This research aimed to determine the effect of gully erosion on land use in Nyuwar district. Data were collected from field observation, in-depth interviews, and satellite images. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and GIS methods such as supe...

Jun, 2024 pp. 22-39

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Apport de la géomatique dans l’élaboration du plan d’aménagement et de gestion de la Forêt Classée du Mont Balam (Centre-Togo)

KOUMOI Zakariyao^*

La Forêt Classée du Mont Balam est sous l’emprise humaine. Son patrimoine forestier est en pleine dégradation. Il est impérieux de le reconstituer en vue de maintenir ses services écosystémiques à travers l’élaboration de son plan d’aménagement et de gestion. Cette recherche se propose de montrer le rôle que joue la géomatique dans les différentes phases du processus d’élaboration de ce plan d’amé...

Apr, 2023 pp. 22-36