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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.r41oxhnn

EFFECT OF INFLATIONARY HEGDING ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY INVESTMENT IN ABUJA

Hadiza A. MUSA^*, Maxewell A. KYON, Kafilat J. OLANIYI

Purpose: The study analysed the effect of inflationary hedging on residential property investment returns in selected market in Abuja. Design/methodology/approach: The study employed systematic random sampling for residential properties' transactions from registered estate surveyors and valuers' firms in the selected study areas (Kubwa, Gwarinpa and Lugbe) in Abuja. The study employed simple regre...

Jun, 2026 pp. 207-215 34 views 19 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.697imamo

ASSESSMENT OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF INFORMAL RESIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT OF BOSSO RESIDENTS IN MINNA NIGER STATE

Kafilat J. OLANIYI^*, Yetunde T. IBIFUNMILOLA, Sherifat O. ABDUWAHAB, Nwabunwanne C, CHIEZE

Purpose: The study evaluated the socio-economic characteristics of inhabitants of informal settlements in Bosso, Minna, Niger State. The study utilized a projected population of Bosso of 1,500 households and arrived at a sample size of 251 after applying the Kothari (2004) sample size model to obtain a representative sample for the study. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study employed a closed-en...

Jun, 2026 pp. 195-206 36 views 13 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.fu5n4m60

POLICY AWARENESS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES OF END-OF-LIFE SOLAR PV SYSTEMS IN THE NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA

Johnson O OKORHI^*, Richard A. JOHN, Roland UHUNMWANGHO

Purpose: Access to reliable electricity remains a critical challenge in Nigeria, driving increased deployment of solar power systems (SPSs) across the Niger Delta, with emerging concerns over the management of end-of-life solar photovoltaic (PV) waste streams. This study assesses the effectiveness of regulatory frameworks governing solar power systems (SPSs) value chains in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, ...

Jun, 2026 pp. 166-182 49 views 15 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 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 47 views 17 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.3i4jbdj7

TEMPORAL ASSESSMENT OF SOIL FERTILITY FOR CROP CULTIVATION IN NORTHERN, KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA

Musa M. AHMED^*, Shehu Z. DAMAU, Tijjani Y. ABDULLAHI, A. ABUBAKAR, A. MUHAMMAD

Purpose: Soil is a natural body from which almost all the needs of man are derived. A temporal assessment from 2011 to 2024 was conducted on soil fertility for crop cultivation in Northern Katsina State, Nigeria. The aim of the study is to assess soil physical and chemical properties. Design/Methodology/Approach: Composite soil sampling methods were adopted for the collection of soil samples betwe...

Jun, 2026 pp. 183-194 26 views 11 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.yw6140bm

EVALUATION OF ADOPTION OF CROWDFUNDING PLATFORMS FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT IN AKURE, NIGERIA

Akuakanwa E. NWOSU^*, Oludele J. THOMAS, Oluwafemi E. JACOB

Purpose: The study identified the forms of real estate crowdfunding platforms in the study Akure; evaluated the level of their adoption and examine the factors influencing the level of adoption of different forms of real estate crowdfunding in the study area. Design/methodology/approach: In order to achieve this, forty-seven (47) questionnaires were administered to registered estate firms (35) and...

May, 2026 pp. 136-155 30 views 15 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.cz411oej

SUSTAINABLE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT DECISION MODEL: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Ayodele A. IBUOYE^*, Oluwatosin B. Fateye

Nigerian property market has long battled with the question “why do real estate investments fail”. Therefore, this study probes into the theoretical concept of decision-making process adopts in developed economies for property investment. The primary aim is to develop a model that could provide support for real estate investment decision making in Nigeria contest. The study adopted content analyse...

May, 2026 pp. 128-135 46 views 23 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.2y0dbt9i

ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION IN KARU LGA, NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Shuaibu ABDULLAHI^*, Adamu T. OGAH, Muhammadu ALKALI, Abdullahi Y. AGWAI

Purpose: the study assessed the effectiveness of municipal solid waste collection and transportation in Karu with a view to examining the processes of waste collection and transportation infrastructure as it affects the health and environment of residents. Research Methodology: To achieve this aim mixed method approach of quantitative data from questionnaires provided statistical evidence about wa...

May, 2026 pp. 156-165 37 views 16 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.m1vdz55t

FLOOD VULNERABILITY AND HOUSING MARKET DYNAMICS IN PERI-URBAN IBADAN, NIGERIA

Gbenga MORENIKEJI^*, Kehinde OLAMIJU

Purpose: Peri-urban Ibadan in Nigeria Flood prone on the dynamics of housing rentals in peri-urban areas through using an integrated geospatial and housing market analysis. It was carried out in Akinyele, Ido and Egbeda Local Government Areas (LGAs) which have undergone a rapid peri-urban growth and frequent flooding. Design/methodology/approach: Flood vulnerability was analysed based on a Flood V...

May, 2026 pp. 114-127 40 views 24 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.j5468b8l

EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF DISPUTES ON REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE IN AKURE, NIGERIA

David N. MBAZOR^*, Samuel A. TAIWO

Purpose: This study evaluated the effects of disputes on real estate management performance in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. Specifically, it examines financial implications, degraded relationships, threats to life and property, unrealized management objectives, property obsolescence, and devaluation of property as consequences of unresolved disputes. The study therefore highlights the role of Alter...

May, 2026 pp. 105-113 62 views 21 downloads