Articles | Kaduna State University Environmental Sciences Journal

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.3y0v2y4j

Analysis of changes in residential rental values across selected residential density zones in Akure, Nigeria

Omolara Ehikhuemen^*, David N. MBAZOR, Olusola J. ADEBIYI

Purpose: This study analysed changes in residential rental values across selected residential density zones in Akure, Nigeria, between 2004 and 2024. The study examined rental value trends within low-, medium- and high-density residential neighbourhoods and evaluated variations in rental growth patterns among selected residential property types within the study area. Design/Methodology/Approach: ...

Jul, 2026 pp. 1-13 55 views 23 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.ia2q7mxp

ANALYSIS OF CONTRAINTS TO VALUATION ACCURACY FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES IN LAGOS AND ABUJA, NIGERIA

Babatunde M. WAHAB^*, Ayodele A. IBUOYE, Adeogun Adekunle Sunday, Wasiu A. DUROSINMI

Accuracy of valuation exercise for various purposes has been universally emphasized in thiscurrent dispensation and as a matter of fact, it has been given a world-wide recognition by theWorld Bank, which encouraged the preparation of valuation list. The need to close the widergap between the market value and valuation figure necessitated this study. The study firstlyinvestigates inaccuracy and var...

Jun, 2026 pp. 1-16 76 views 25 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.n6knbf5z

EFFECT OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HOUSING QUALITY AND OCCUPANCY DURATION IN RESIDENTIAL HOUSING IN KADUNA

WAHAB Babatunde^*, Siddique R. NUHU, Rahma GOBIR

Purpose: The paper aimed at assessing the effect of relationship between housing quality and occupancy duration in selected areas of Southern Kaduna with view to determining the extent to which housing quality affects the tenancy duration of a sitting tenant. Design/methodology/approach: The study employed descriptive design and analysed 705 returned questionnaires...

May, 2026 pp. 1-11 84 views 33 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.je3ci6ej

ASSESSMENT OF ROLE OF CLIMATE FINANCE MECHANISMS IN ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA

Tony .A. AMBA^*, Hosea .K. MANDE, Amwe .A. AMBA

Purpose: This study examines the role of climate finance mechanisms in fostering environmental sustainability in North Central Nigeria, with a focus on how international, national, and community-level financing tools contribute to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable development goals in the region. Design/methodology/approach: The research adopts a mixed-method approach, combi...

Jul, 2025 pp. 1-17 111 views 38 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.8jjo45el

AN APPRAISAL OF THE AWARENESS AND USE OF PLANNING SOFTWARE IN QUANTITY SURVEYING FIRMS IN KADUNA – NIGERIA

Yamusa, Muhammad Aliyu^*, Muhammad, Saleh Yunusa, Abdulsalam, Dalhatu, AbdulAzeez, Abubakar Darda’u

Construction industry is project oriented where each project is unique and could be properlyachieved through adequate planning. The tasks of planning have been carried out usingInformation Technology (IT). It has been established that construction industry is often describedas a slow adopter of new technology. This study therefore explores the level of awareness andapplications of planning softwar...

Dec, 2020 pp. 1-9 43 views 16 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.31btkwwn

SPATIAL USE PATTERN OF GENDERED-SPACES AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MOSQUES

Babangida H. M^*, Aliyu A. A

Extant literature has over the years suggested uniformity and differences in the way differentgenders use spaces in the same building. This is especially true in campus mosque buildings whereboth genders offer prayers together. This paper measured the spatial use pattern of genderedspaces among female students of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria- Nigeria using four mosques ascase studies. The method...

Dec, 2020 pp. 10-26 52 views 16 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.x7ygcgic

ANALYSIS OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL VALUES ACROSS NEIGHBORHOOD DENSITIES IN MINNA, NIGERIA

Sekinat ABDULKAREEM^*, Deborah O. ALONGE

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the rental value dynamics of residential properties across low, medium, and high-density neighbourhoods specifically Fadikpe, Tundun Fulani, and Bosso Estate, respectively in Minna, Nigeria, for the period 2013–2025. Design/methodology/approach: primary data were elicited from a sample of 226 tenants and 10 register...

May, 2026 pp. 12-27 77 views 34 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.ohoomb1f

CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN FRAMEWORK IN ABUJA METRO STATION: AN EMPIRICAL CASE STUDY

Pitche Doma^*

Purpose: Public metro stations function as high-traffic, multimodal nodes that are inherently vulnerable to systemic socio-spatial security threats, a growing trend in most Urban centres especially in Nigeria. This study examines the structural application of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) parameters within existing infrastructure to develop an architectural blueprint for tr...

Jul, 2026 pp. 14-28 62 views 26 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2021.1ybf52yj

APPRAISAL OF THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT IN KOGI STATE

Ameh Ali Danbaba^*, Nuhu Abdullahi, Azaki Bezhindobo Jephtah

In Nigeria, flooding is a major annual disaster that is becoming more severe in recent time dueto the effect of climate change and other related factors. This study aimed at identifying theroles of community participation in flood risk management in Kogi state. The study wasconducted using eighteen communities from the nine LGAs that annually experience floodingin Kogi state. The LGAs include Loko...

Dec, 2021 pp. 17-26 46 views 24 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.j6tx5qwt

ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF RETENTION FEE PRACTICES ON PROJECT CASH FLOW, CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE, AND DISPUTE OCCURRENCES

Umar GARBA^*, Ikechukwu A. DIUGWU, Baba DOROTHY

Purpose: Retention fee practices are widely applied contractual mechanisms in the construction industry to ensure quality compliance and safeguard client interests. Despite their intended benefits, concerns persist regarding their influence on critical project success indicators. Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative survey research design was adopted. A tot...

Dec, 2025 pp. 18-29 84 views 31 downloads