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17 articles for “Niger Delta”
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Spatial Variation and Pollution Assessment of Selected Water Quality Variables in the Luubara Creek, Niger Delta, Nigeria
Abstract: The spatial variation and pollution status of selected water quality variables in Luubara Creek, Niger Delta, Nigeria, were assessed between June and August 2024. Water samples were collected from four sampling stations, with Stations 1 and 2 representing areas of relatively low anthropogenic influence and Stations 3 and 4 representing areas with greater human activities. Physicochemical parameters and heavy metals were analyzed following the standard methods of the American Public …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Abundance and Diversity of Meiofauna as Bioindicator of Water Quality and Health Status of Tombia Segment, New Calabar River, Niger Delta, Nigeria
Abstract: The abundance and diversity of meiofauna as bioindicator of water quality and health status of Tombia segment of the New Calabar River, Niger Delta, Nigeria was studied. Sediment samples from the respective stations were collected monthly in replicates between July and September,2023 using a handheld perplex corer at a depth of 10cm and analysed in the Laboratory following standard method of APHA. The data obtained were subjected to descriptive and …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 36–46 Read article
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Mathematical Computation, Ecological and Human Health Implications of Water Quality Index of Bodo Creek, Niger Delta, Nigeria
Abstract: Bodo Creek has huge importance to the people in the area and also constitute their source of fishing, boating, dredging, and transportation to Bonny Island among other neighbouring coastal communities in Rivers State. Water contamination is a significant issue, but it has also brought up important environmental and public health concerns. The weighted arithmetic water quality index approach was used in this work to determine the Water Quality Index (WQI) …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Study on Metal Corrosion in Soil Environment of Edo State in Niger Delta Area, Nigeria
Abstract: Impact of sandy soil obtained in Edo State on metal corrosion was investigated having in mind that corrosion of metal is an issue of concern as well as has been a major problem in various fields of engineering operation, particularly in environment of Niger Delta area of Nigeria. Experimental approaches were conducted to examine metal corrosion in soil of selected environment of Edo State in Niger Delta area of Nigeria. …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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Comparison of Theoretical and Experimental Approach to Predict Crude Oil Spreading Rate in Niger Delta Area, Nigeria
Abstract: Theoretical and Experimental approach was employed to examine the rate of crude oil characteristics upon the influence of transport and spreading, using Niger Delta raw crude oil. The major raw crude oil used for this investigation are Escravos crude oil, Brass blend and Bonny light and the rate of transport and spreading was monitored based on the laboratory set – up experiment. Mathematical model was developed to monitor, predict and …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–37 Read article
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Economic and Historical Antecedents to Niger Delta’s Transportation Infrastructure Project Backlog
Abstract: This research work articulates the regional and socio-economic background of the Niger Delta region,within the wider context of highway development in Nigeria. Against this backdrop, the historicalantecedents to the current institutional structure of highway development and administration in Nigeriaare traced. The existing development framework for investment in transportation infrastructure isreviewed, with emphasis on Nigeria’s posture as a developing country. The study further chronicles thevarious infrastructure developmental initiatives set up in …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 29–42 Read article
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Assessment of the Physiochemical Parameters of Aluu Crude Oil Polluted Soil Environment in Niger Delta.
Abstract: Investigation was carried out to examine the effect of Crude oil contamination of Aluu soil and some of the physiochemical parameters. The physiochemical parameters studied were temperature, pH value, electrical conductivity and available phosphorus. The result obtained revealed the significant effect of the crude oil contamination on the physicochemical parameter investigated. The statistical analyses used were analysis of variance (ANOVA) and regression analysis. The time has effect on temperature and …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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TPH Degradation through Bioremediation Using Organic Amendments
Abstract: This study investigates the effectiveness of bioremediation in crude oil-contaminated soils from the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, an area that has long suffered environmental degradation due to recurrent petroleum exploration and oil spills. The research emphasizes the degradation of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) in two distinct soil types – swampy and clay soils – while assessing the influence of various organic and inorganic amendments. Organic amendments, specifically Moringa seed …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 40–45 Read article
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Predictive Model to Monitor the Rate of Dissolved Nitrogen Influenced by Void Ratio in Silty and Gravel Bed Formation in Coastal Area of Warri Delta State of Nigeria
Abstract: This paper evaluated the rate of dissolved nitrogen in silty and gravel soil formation, the study is to monitor the rate of dissolved nitrogen at different strata to phreatic bed, homogeneous formation were observed to have deposit in the study location, organic soil were insignificant since the formation deposited slight quantity, the predominant formation is homogeneous silty and grave soil strata, the void ratio deposition were at high rate in …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 42–48 Read article
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Critical Examination on Aluminum Corrosion in Marine water Media Environment
Abstract: Investigation into the critical examination on aluminum corrosion in marine water media environment of Niger Delta in Nigeria was monitored using experimental and theoretical approach. Weight loss was experienced with increase in the period of exposure indicating the occurrence of corrosion of aluminum in both fresh and salt water body. The weight loss and corrosion rate characteristics of the aluminum in the river water media environment was further examine using …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 29–43 Read article
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Bioaccumulation, Bioconcentration, and Biomagnification: Justification for Expediting the Clean-up of Contaminated Mangroves in Ogoniland
Abstract: Mangroves, which once served as natural reservoir of beneficial seafood to the inhabitants of ogoniland, an oil-rich community in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, now, pose serious ecological and health risks to the people. Crude oil exploration and exploitation in this region have brought about increased release of harmful chemical substances into these mangrove environments. These chemicals build up in the native flora and fauna associated with the ecosystem …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 45–49 Read article
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Development of Momentum Transfer and Kinetic Model for Hydrocarbon Degradation in a Flowing Stream
Abstract: ABSTRACTA momentum transfer and kinetic model for prediction of individual hydrocarbon degradation in a flowing stream system has been developed in this study. This model was developed to monitor, predict and simulate degradation of individual hydrocarbon in most flowing streams in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The model was developed from first principle using plug flow reactor concept. It was simulated with MATLAB R2007b software using data of crude …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 17–34 Read article
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Biokinetic Model of Crude Oil degradation: The Integration of Moringa-Alcohol-Water Root Extracts
Abstract: Mathematical model was developed to study the crude oil degradation on the effect of moringa-alcohol-water root extracts. In different soils environment of Niger Delta area of Nigeria. The mass of moringa in alcohol and water used for this research work is 500g and 600g. In all cases the decrease with increase in the period of exposure (Time) for remediation of the contaminated soil types studied for the first order rate …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Bio-stimulation with Fresh Avocado Seed for Crude Oil Remediation: Experimental and Bio-kinetic Modelling
Abstract: The remediation of crude oil-contaminated soils requires sustainable and cost-effective solutions. This study investigates the performance of fresh avocado seed (Persea americana) as a biostimulant for the remediation of Bonny Light crude oil-contaminated soil from the Kalarugbana community, Niger Delta. A 56-day laboratory-scale experiment was conducted using bioreactors containing 1 kg of soil contaminated with 100 ml of crude oil and treated with different volumes of fresh avocado seed slurry …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 68–76 Read article
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The Financial Implication of Weather Condition as a Determinant of On-Site Productivity and Contract Duration
Abstract: The effects of weather conditions on construction projects is an identifiable one as inclement weather can cause a lot of upset in works being executed, particularly in substructure and the wet trades such as concrete works. A cold dry weather harsh weather as in the case of the harmattan period causes drying out before concrete sets. Wet weather such as those experienced during the rainy seasons, which in the Niger …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Investigation of Mild Steel Corrosion by Clay Soil Environment
Abstract: This research work was carried out to observe the microbiologically induced corrosion in relation to mild steel of clay soil environments. We analyzed the physicochemical parameters and ascertained their biological features and impacts in the soil environment. In course of this research work, clay soil samples were collected in exactly four different locations at 100 m to 200 m and mixed together to form a single sample (sample D). The …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 54–63 Read article
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Bioremediation of Oil-Spilled Sites through Seeding Naturally Adapted Pseudomonas putida
Abstract: In the present study, crude oil degradation was analyzed using isolated bacterial strains. These bacterial strains were isolated from the crude-oil-contaminated soil sample. All the isolates were identified as species of Pseudomonas, in which the Pseudomonas putida P11 and LP1 demonstrated a strong ability to degrade kerosene, gasoline, diesel, engine oil and crude oil. Bioremediation for oil spill cleanup was analyzed by the inoculation of P. putida with the addition …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 23–30 Read article