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: P...

Jul, 2026 pp. 1-13 47 views 21 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 43 views 13 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 from households which were admin...

May, 2026 pp. 1-11 44 views 17 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, combini...

Jul, 2025 pp. 1-17 52 views 20 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2024.fdapcgrb

AN ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PRACTICES IN UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION PROJECTS IN KADUNA STATE

Ahmed Ade Ibrahim^*, Aliyu Makarfi Ibrahim

Due to the insufficient implementation of quality management methods by construction firms in developingnations, the adoption of Quality Management System (QMS) in building projects is reported to be lower inthese countries than in developed ones. This study looked into the Quality Management System (QMS)procedures used in State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) projects. It also evaluated t...

Jun, 2024 pp. 1-12 13 views 5 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 21 views 9 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 29 views 10 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 registered Estate Surveyors and Valuers wi...

May, 2026 pp. 12-27 41 views 14 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2024.gkkzkb4i

APPLICATION OFARCHITECTURAL DESIGN QUALITY INDICATORS (DQI) ON TETFUND BUILDINGS INKADUNA STATE UNIVERSITY FOR QUALITY DETERMINACY

OLANIYI, BISIRIYU OLAYIWOLA^*, QURIX, WILLIAM BARNABAS, SAGADA, MUSA LAWAL

Tertiary Education Trust Fund's (TETFund) intervention in constructing higher education institutions has had asignificant impact, enhancing the academic environment and thereby influencing the quality of education provided.Despite this, there is currently no established format for measuring the quality of TETFund buildings. Consequently, thestudy applied the United Kingdom Construction Industry Co...

Jun, 2024 pp. 13-22 13 views 4 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 66 views 32 downloads