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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.5ogxztrz

ASSESSING BARRIERS TO SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MAINTENANCE PRACTICES IN SELECTED TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN KADUNA STATE

Florence H. YAYOCK^*, Jobin ISHAYA, Bareh Y. GALADIMA, Elias IBRAHIM

Purpose: Studies have shown that several barriers hinder the effective implementation of sustainable practices in building maintenance, despite considerable efforts to transition from conventional to sustainable building maintenance practices. Sustainable building maintenance is essential for minimising the environmental impact of buildings and ensuring their long-term sustainability. The aim of t...

Jul, 2025 pp. 250-259 60 views 21 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.0w1ddtkh

Hydro-chemical Characterization of Domestic Wastewater Quality using Nemerow Pollution Index and Geo Accumulation Index within Greater Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.

Ezra Vivan^*, Vivien Chikogu AMESO, Henry OJOBO, Obasi, M. T, Deborah Osayie ABASHIYA, Andesikuteb Ali, Mohammed Tukur YAKUBU

Purpose: Water is becoming an increasingly scarce resource and water resources planners and managers are compelled to cogitate any source of water which might be used parsimoniously and efficiently to promote development, in line with this the reuse of treated domestic wastewater for agriculture amongst other uses is currently receiving attention as a reliable water source. This study was carried ...

Dec, 2025 pp. 229-245 59 views 24 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 58 views 22 downloads

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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 56 views 23 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

Babatunde Wahab^*, 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 55 views 26 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.1s2xr31l

EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND GOVERNANCE GAPS DURING THE 2025 MOKWA FLOODING IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

Habib ABDULLAHI^*, Maria GALADIMA, Kasim ADO, Hassan IBRAHIM

Purpose: In late May 2025, severe flooding struck Mokwa, a major commercial town in Niger State, Nigeria, claiming lives, displacing thousands of residents, and destroying critical infrastructure. Despite early warnings, emergency response efforts and governance structures revealed significant weaknesses in preparedness, coordination, and community engagement. Drawing on news reports, official ass...

May, 2026 pp. 62-72 54 views 25 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.y1vev6i0

TOXICOLOGICAL RISKS AND FOOD SAFETY COMPLIANCE: PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH FROM HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION IN THE OYO STATE VEGETABLE SUPPLY CHAIN

Gbenga Tosin Adedeji^*, Taofik Olatunji Bankole, Ayodeji Bidemi Bakare, Bamidele Adegbola Alabi, Folakemi Helen Olagoke, Nafisat Olaitan Adebayo, Sarah D. ADEDEJI

Purpose: The consumption of vegetables, particularly leafy greens like Amaranthus hybridus (efo-tete), is a significant aspect of dietary habits in many regions, including Southwest, Nigeria. Meanwhile, the prevalence of environmental contaminants (mercury, cadmium, lead) in agricultural soils poses a serious health risk to consumers. Design/methodology/approach: To achieve this aim, evaluations w...

Jun, 2026 pp. 216-229 52 views 21 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 total of 204 structured questionnaire...

Dec, 2025 pp. 18-29 51 views 18 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.pt14088n

PREMATURE BUILDING OBSOLESCENCE: IDENTIFYING AND PRIORITISING KEY FACTORS FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILT-ENVIRONMENT

Ahmed Ade Ibrahim^*, Aliyu Makarfi Ibrahim

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the causes of premature building obsolescence and prioritise the factors with the most severe impact for effective management. Design / Method / Approach: A quantitative research methodology was employed, utilising a structured questionnaire administered to 60 fully registered professionals from the Kaduna state chapters of the Nigerian Institute of Architectur...

Jul, 2025 pp. 129-154 50 views 15 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