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Reservoir development in the Niger Delta is affected by geological uncertainties arising from complex stratigraphic architecture, high-frequency sea-level changes, fault-controlled subsidence, and variable …
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Agriculture has sustained human civilisation for centuries, yet it remains a sector in critical need of technological advancement. Existing crop-growth and yield-prediction methods lack a simple and …
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Litho-sections along Okpekpe, Imiegba, and environs have been studied for their textural and microfossil contents to elucidate this recently exposed lithostratigraphic unit in the Benin Flank of the …
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Nigeria faces persistent energy supply challenges, particularly in its northeastern region, where grid access is limited and dependence on fossil fuels undermines sustainability goals. Although the …
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Contamination of soils and food crops around the Ugwuaji dumpsite in Enugu State, Nigeria was evaluated. Zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), and cadmium (Cd) were determined in seventy-three (73) samples, …
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This study proposed a gradient-based optimization framework for determining the optimal initial chlorine dosage at an injection point along a water distribution pipe, with the aim of ensuring microbial …
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Industrial generators, widely used for backup power generation, emit significant levels of pollutant gases such as carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrocarbons (HC), and nitrogen …
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Agbaja Plateau is one of the mesas that dotted the topography of north centrally located Bida Basin. Seventeen shale samples from the exposed Maastrichtian Patti Formation at Agbaja … -
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This study investigates the extractability of lithium for energy use from groundwater sources in the Awe part of the Middle Benue Trough. Field measurements of electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved …
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This study investigates claystone samples from the northern Bida Basin, northcentral Nigeria, using sedimentological analysis, bulk geochemical techniques (X-ray fluorescence and inductively coupled plasma …
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This study provides a comprehensive geological mapping and structural analysis of lithological units within a portion of the Adamawa Massif in northeastern Nigeria, emphasizing their implications for …
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Biostratigraphy and paleoenvironment studies of shales from Owan-1 Well, Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria 2183An integrated standard sedimentological, foraminifera, and palynological investigations were carried out on twenty (20) ditch-cutting samples from Owan-1 Well in the Niger Delta Basin, with the depth range …
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The viability and hydrocarbon volumetrics of the Hamphidex field reservoirs were evaluated using petrophysical analysis and three-dimensional (3D) static modeling of three key reservoir sands (X, Y, and …
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Understanding the dynamics of atmospheric heating rates (AHR) is crucial for assessing the impact of aerosols on Earth's energy balance and consequently, on climate dynamics. This study investigates the …
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A minor earthquake, known as earth tremor, often occurs in areas prone to seismic activity. However, there is a notable gap in knowledge about earth tremors, with little documentation conducted before …
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Global anthropogenic emissions have been on the increase causing environmental and climatic concerns. To this end, aerosol properties influenced by these anthropogenic activities from satellite and ground …
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A numerical model is represented to study the effect of gravitational settling velocity and leakage velocity on the concentration distribution of primary and secondary pollutants emitted from the point …
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A geophysical and geotechnical survey was carried out along the Obiaruku-Agbor Expressway in Delta State, Nigeria to determine the causes of its deterioration. The study used a 2D electrical resistivity …
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Precipitation has become a major topic of discussion in the subject of climate change. Studies have presented correlative relationships between climate change and the existing alterations in the global …
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This research focuses on hydrothermal alteration and mineral potential zones of the Bauchi area in northeastern Nigeria using the interpretation of aeroradiometric data. The high resolution aeroradiometric …
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The airborne radiometric data of the Flamingo Field, Southwest Nigeria has been analyzed and interpreted with the aim of evaluating the surface geology and structural features that are critical for mineral …
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This study aimed at determination of mineralization, geochemical signatures and provenance of stream sediments on the Jos Plateau, northcentral Nigeria. Ten (10) stream sediments samples collected were …
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Globally, wind energy if properly harnessed, could serve as a source of energy generation in Africa. This study compared the performance of two Machine Learning (ML) algorithms (Linear regression and …
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Tin mining operations on the Jos Plateau have left a lasting impact on the environment, resulting in derelict land, mine spoils, and over a thousand abandoned mining ponds. These ponds have become …
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This study explores the extent of leachate contamination and groundwater vulnerability in urban dumpsites, with a specific focus on the Ipata area in Ilorin, Nigeria. The study employs a combination of 2D …
