Development of Improved Mud Crab Culture Systems in the Nigeria Chapter One of Development of Improved Mud Crab Culture Systems in the Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY In all countries actively involved in mud crab aquaculture development, the national government is taking a key role in aquaculture planning to underpin national aspirations and…
Development of the Aquaculture Compendium Chapter One of Development of the Aquaculture Compendium INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The Aquaculture Compendium is an encyclopedic, multimedia tool that brings together a wide range of different types of science-based information to support sound decision-making in aquaculture and aquatic resource management worldwide. It is comprised of information…
Diagnostic Tests and Epidemiological Probes for Prawn Viruses in Nigeria Chapter One of Diagnostic Tests and Epidemiological Probes for Prawn Viruses in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Viral diseases have been seriously impacting the sustainability and economic success of prawn aquaculture as they have been resulting in heavy mortalities (Carr et al, 1996)….
Diversification of Smallholder Coastal Aquaculture in Nigeria Chapter One of Diversification of Smallholder Coastal Aquaculture in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Diversification is the process by which a smallholder increases the diversity (i.e. number) of its income generating activities (Ellis 2000). Often studied in association with adaptation and accumulation, it is a strategy…
Expanding Spiny Lobster Aquaculture in Nigeria Chapter One of Expanding Spiny Lobster Aquaculture in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Spiny lobsters are of two different species known as Panulirus homarus and Panulirus ornatus with cylindrical shaped body comprising cephalothorax, heavily spined and conspicuously marked by two frontal supra-orbital horns; abdomen smoother, having six…
Analysis of the Impact of Feasibility viability Study on Capital Project Development in Nigeria Chapter One of Analysis of the Impact of Feasibility viability Study on Capital Project Development in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Until relatively recently, the discipline of development appraisal has remained the provenance of surveyors and developers. It largely…
Improving Productivity and Profitability of Smallholder Shrimp Aquaculture and Related Agribusiness in Nigeria Chapter One of Improving Productivity and Profitability of Smallholder Shrimp Aquaculture and Related Agribusiness in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Shrimp is the most important export product in fishery sector of most riverside countries of the world. Farming at each…
An Investigation Into Risk Management Practices Amongst Quantity Surveyors in the Construction Industry of Nigeria Chapter One of An Investigation Into Risk Management Practices Amongst Quantity Surveyors in the Construction Industry of Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Quantity surveying is concerned with controlling and managing construction projects. The Nigerian construction industry is faced…
Improving Resilience and Adaptive Capacity of Fisheries-dependent Communities in Nigeria Chapter One of Improving Resilience and Adaptive Capacity of Fisheries-dependent Communities in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY More than 70% of people living in riverine area including the Nigeria Niger Delta derive most of their basic needs from subsistence fishing and agriculture. However,…
Indigenous Fisheries Development and Management in Nigeria Chapter One of Indigenous Fisheries Development and Management in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Coastal indigenous fishing communities have close economic, social and cultural linkages with marine ecosystems that are vital for maintaining their food security and cultural heritage (Durand, 2003). Like other small-scale fisheries, they…
Determination of Heavy Metal Concentrations in Fish and Water Abstract of Determination of Heavy Metal Concentrations in Fish and Water The presence of heavy metals in food remains an issue of public health concern. The study was therefore designed to determine the heavy metal concentrations in water and fish (Clarias gariepinus and Tilapia guineensis)….
Effects of Pollution on Water and Fish Production Using Macro Invertebrates as Bio-indicators Abstract of Effects of Pollution on Water and Fish Production Using Macro Invertebrates as Bio-indicators The study of water quality using macro invertebrates as bio indicators of pollution in the Ikpoba river Benin City, Edo State was carried out for a…
A Study of the Physico-chemical Parameters and Heavy Metal Concentration in Water and Sediment Abstract of A Study of the Physico-chemical Parameters and Heavy Metal Concentration in Water and Sediment A study of the physico-chemical parameters and heavy metals contamination in water and sediments of Ogbe-Ijoh waterside of Warri river, Delta state, Nigeria was…
The Effect of Motivation of Labour, Cost and Productivity on Nigerian Construction Industry BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Human resource management is of strategic importance when it comes to industries that are labour intensive like construction industry. The effective management of human resource is the key towards achieving the higher construction workforce productivity thus accomplishing…
Heavy Metal Concentrations in African River Prawn (Macrobrachium Vollenhovenii) Abstract of Heavy Metal Concentrations in African River Prawn (Macrobrachium Vollenhovenii) The concentrations of four heavy metals (cadmium, chromium, nickel and vanadium) in the African river prawn (Macrobrachium vollenhovenii) sampled in three months (April, May and June) at three locations along the Ethiope River bank…
Plastic Marine Debris Importance to Aquatic Environment and Human Health Abstract of Plastic Marine Debris Importance to Aquatic Environment and Human Health Over the years the importance of plastics for different purposes especially packaging has been emphasized but its adverse effect on the aquatic environment and human health makes it less desirable. Aquatic animals feed…
Sustainable Management of the Shark Resources of Atlantic Ocean Socioeconomic and Biological Characteristics of the Fishery Chapter One of Sustainable Management of the Shark Resources of Atlantic Ocean Socioeconomic and Biological Characteristics of the Fishery INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Not only are sharks among the ocean’s top predators and vital to the natural…
Impact of the 2007 Procurement Act on Accountability of Officers in the Public Sector of Nigeria Background of the Study This study intends to shed more light on the impact of public procurement act on the accountability of procurement officers in public sector in Kaduna state ministry of education and how it contribute positively…
Sustainable Management of Sport Fisheries for Communities Around Niger River Chapter One of Sustainable Management of Sport Fisheries for Communities Around Niger River INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Locally based sport fisheries on the River Niger have the potential to provide stable alternative livelihoods for poor coastal villagers. The industry would provide new income…
The Prospect of Human Resource Management in Enhancing Higher Productivity in a Construction Company Chapter One of The Prospect of Human Resource Management in Enhancing Higher Productivity in a Construction Company INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Management of human resources is that functions of the enterprises which provides for effective utilization of people to…
Small-scale Fisheries in Nigeria Benefits to Households, the Roles of Women, and Opportunities for Improving Livelihoods Chapter One of Small-scale Fisheries in Nigeria Benefits to Households, the Roles of Women, and Opportunities for Improving Livelihoods INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Women play a critical role in every link of the value chain in small-scale…
Sea Ranching and Restocking Sandfish in Nigeria Chapter One of Sea Ranching and Restocking Sandfish in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Holothuria scabra, or the sandfish, is a species of sea cucumber in the family Holothuriidae. It was placed in the subgenus Metriatyla by Rowe in 1969 and is the type species of…
Restoring Damaged Coral Reefs Using Mass Coral Larval Reseeding Chapter One of Restoring Damaged Coral Reefs Using Mass Coral Larval Reseeding INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Reef corals are critically important because they build the primary reef framework, supply essential habitats for thousands of fish and other species, and provide direct energy and other…
Prediction and Control of the Spoilage of Fresh Cured and Dried Tropical Fish in Nigeria Chapter One of Prediction and Control of the Spoilage of Fresh Cured and Dried Tropical Fish in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Fish and seafood constitute an important food component for a large section of world population (Wafaa…
Prawn Health Management and Disease Control to Sustain Hatchery and Pond Production Systems Chapter One of Prawn Health Management and Disease Control to Sustain Hatchery and Pond Production Systems INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Total world harvest of prawns in the Africa was 2.1% in 1981. In 1989 it had risen to 26%. However,…
The Effect of Timely Delivery of Construction Projects on the Economic Development of Nigeria ( a Case Study of Some Selected Project Supervisors in Julius Berger Plc and Marlum Construction Company) Chapter One of The Effect of Timely Delivery of Construction Projects on the Economic Development of Nigeria ( a Case Study of Some…
Positioning Nigerian Lobster Farming for Significant Expansion and Increased Productivity Chapter One of Positioning Nigerian Lobster Farming for Significant Expansion and Increased Productivity INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Commercial lobster farming is becoming very popular day by day and it’s a very profitable business (Beveridge, 1996). Among all the highly-priced marine crustacean, lobsters are…
Investigations of Key Environmental Factors Determining the Sustainability and Productivity of Shrimp Aquaculture in Tropical Coastal Regions Chapter One ofInvestigations of Key Environmental Factors Determining the Sustainability and Productivity of Shrimp Aquaculture in Tropical Coastal Regions INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY For centuries, the coastline has been the most important human habitat, and, as…
The Effect of Effective Contract Planning on Contractors Profit ( a Case Study of Julius Berger, Uyo Office) Abstract on The Effect of Effective Contract Planning on Contractors Profit ( a Case Study of Julius Berger, Uyo Office) Effective contract planning in construction projects is not only crucial to attainment of project objectives but…
Investigating the Long-line Nursery System for Giant Clam Chapter One of Investigating the Long-line Nursery System for Giant Clam INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Long-line nursery systems are versatile enough to handle a wide range of nursery systems for clams (Braley, 1999). Nursery rearing as well as grow-out can be accomplished on long-lines. Trays,…
