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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.xewlwe3d

WHAT PROPERTY OWNERS LOOK FOR IN PROPERTY MANAGERS: A DEVELOPING CITY’S PERSPECTIVE

Oladotun Peter BINUYO^*

Purpose: This study assessed the factors that property owners consider in appointing property managers in Akure, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design in which primary data were obtained from property owners across the city, which was divided into high, medium and low population density zones. A total of 382 questionnaires were administere...

May, 2026 pp. 86-104 40 views 19 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 53 views 22 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.6fxg3cf4

ASSESSING MITIGATING MEASURES TO BARRIERS TO STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Praise JOSHUA^*, HASSAN ADAVIRIKU AHMADU, Olajide OLAMILOKUN

Purpose: The absence of effective stakeholder engagement in sustainable procurement of public works has been attributed to several barriers identified in literature. This study aims to assess mitigating measures suitable for overcoming these barriers in order to strengthen efforts to improve adoption and implementation of sustainable procurement of public works. Design/methodology/approach: This s...

May, 2026 pp. 42-61 117 views 29 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.mhvtg9b8

ASSESSMENT OF URBAN POULTRY FARMING AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS IN KANO METROPOLIS, KANO STATE

Fatima H. IBRAHIM^*, Joseph S. OLADIMEJI

Purpose: Urban poultry farming is a popular and lucrative enterprise undertaken by many households in Nigeria, but it poses environmental challenges when improperly managed. The aim of this paper is to assess the environmental implications of urban poultry farming in Nasarawa and Kumbotso Local Government Areas of Kano Metropolis and to identify strategies for promoting sustainable practices. Desi...

May, 2026 pp. 28-41 45 views 20 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 47 views 18 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 54 views 25 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.d818qp2g

ASSESSMENT AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY IN A SEMI-ARID URBAN ENVIRONMENT: EVIDENCE FROM DAURA TOWN, NORTH-WESTERN NIGERIA

Godwill G. JIDAUNA^*, Abdullahi I. AHMAD, Zumuta D. KUSHI, Yusuf S. SANI

Purpose: Groundwater is the primary source of domestic water supply in most semi-arid regions of northern Nigeria due to limited surface water availability and inadequate municipal water infrastructure. This study assessed physicochemical quality and spatial distribution of groundwater in Daura Town, Katsina State, with the aim of evaluating its suitability for domestic use. Design/methodology/app...

Apr, 2026 pp. 289-299 39 views 17 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.dc0dl9y2

DISTANCE-DECAY MODELLING AND CRITICAL RISK RADIUS EXTRAPOLATION OF NOISE SENSITIVITY AND HEALTH RISK INDICES IN JOS-SOUTH, NIGERIA.

Vincent Dung Choji^*, Dapan Amen Jonah, Buhari Hassan Arin, Ayodeji.P. Ifegbesan, Ibrahim Dinju Choji, Seri Nentok Monday

Purpose: Noise pollution from commercial music outlets is an escalating public health crisis in urbanising African corridors. This study aims to transition environmental noise research from descriptive monitoring to predictive spatial-health diagnostics by quantifying acoustic profiles and deriving health-centric metrics for regulatory application. Design/methodology/approach: To achieve this aim,...

Apr, 2026 pp. 314-332 100 views 27 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.iz71ryld

AN EVALUATION OF COST CONTROL PRACTICES IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

Fatima Mohammed ABUBAKAR^*, Maria Musa MUKADDAS

Purpose: Cost control in building construction entails the systematic management of expenditures to ensure projects are delivered within budget, without compromising quality or objectives. Effective cost control enables construction firms to maximize profits, mitigate financial risks, and enhance client satisfaction. Quantity Surveyors employ a range of conventional and contemporary methods to ach...

Dec, 2025 pp. 310-324 33 views 11 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.o7myarrz

TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY OF A SECTION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, NIGERIA USING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) TECHNOLOGY

Oyedapo A. IPADEOLA^*, Dahir M. OMAR, Quadri O. SAKA, Adepoju H. IBRAHIM

Purpose: This study evaluates the effectiveness and accuracy of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry for generating reliable topographic data within a section of the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. It examines whether RTK-enabled UAVs can serve as efficient alternatives to conventional surveying methods for infrastructure planning and spatial analysis. Design/methodology/approach: A DJI Mav...

Dec, 2025 pp. 44-54 32 views 19 downloads