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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.zgtr4cod

GIS-BASED MAPPING OF UNDERGROUND FIBER OPTIC NETWORKS USING DIFFERENTIAL GPS: EVIDENCE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN CAMPUS

Oyedapo A. IPADEOLA*, Dahir M. OMAR, Abdulganiyu YUSUF, Hussein A. AHMADU, Gbemisola OLATUNDE, Ibrahim A. HANAFI, Ereadura F. ADENIYI

Purpose: Accurate mapping and management of underground fibre optic infrastructure are critical for ensuring network reliability, minimising service disruptions, and supporting sustainable infrastructure planning. This study aims to develop a high-precision geospatial framework for mapping underground fibre optic cable networks within the University of Ilorin campus using Differential Global Posit...

Dec, 2025 pp. 92-106 63 views 27 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.ieba5xvo

Impact of Infrastructure Condition on Residential Property Values in Kaduna Metropolis.

Solomon Aondohemba Anule*, Lucas Saviour Yashim

This paper assessed the impact of infrastructure condition on residential property values inKaduna metropolis. Structured questionnaires were administered to 36 Estate Surveying firmswithin Barnawa and Narayi areas of Kaduna Metropolis. 2 Estate Surveyors were selectedrandomly from each of the 36 firms giving a sample size of 72, out of which 44 were retrieved andconsidered useful for the analysis...

Dec, 2020 pp. 96-108 40 views 17 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.4htft2h2

THE APPLICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL GOVERNANCE IN PROPERTY VALUATION IN NIGERIA

Anthony I. ANKELI*, Nurudeen A. BELLO, Mohammad B. NUHU

Purpose: The rising need for the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into real property valuation has become an issue of global concern, but its usage and adoption in the Nigerian valuation context remains underexplored. Design/methodology/approach: The paper therefore examines the growing relevance of ESG considerations in property valuation practices within the ...

Jul, 2025 pp. 98-107 54 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 76 views 28 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2021.pbgx3v8s

CONTRACTOR SELECTION MODEL IN COMPETITIVE BIDDING SYSTEM

Yusuf Joe Gandu*, Yakubu Micheal Zaki

The lowest bid has often been favoured for award of contracts in competitive bidding. Despitethe fact that the essence is to achieve value for money for the client, studies show that the lowestbid doesn't often guarantee cost efficacy of construction projects. Different models have beendeveloped to improve on the lowest bid award system. Some of the research results producedregression models that ...

Dec, 2021 pp. 105-115 42 views 19 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.7mnku7k3

ANALYSIS OF TRENDS IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE RETURNS IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA

Babatunde Wahab*, Mustapha O. BELLO, Akuakanwa E. NWOSU

Purpose: This study analysed the trend in commercial real estate returns in North-central Nigeria with a view to identifying nature of historical returns on office and shop property investment over a period (1999-2025). Design/methodology/approach: The study analysed 256 and 219 office and shop properties transactions respectively selected using simple random sampling techniques. Descriptive stati...

Dec, 2025 pp. 107-118 52 views 20 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.02pkz8et

EFFECT OF TENANT DISCRIMINATION ON PROPERTY INCOME IN BIRNIN-KEBBI, NIGERIA

Hakeem O. ABDULAZEEZ*

Purpose: Landlords and agents sometimes discriminate in selecting tenants, ignoring the fact that the key factor in property investment is the ability of a property to generate the expected return. This study investigated the effect of discrimination against tenants on the income-generating capacity of properties in Birnin-Kebbi, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: The study population comprises...

Jul, 2025 pp. 108-117 37 views 18 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.vodkdrg5

GIS-based land suitability analysis using AHP for urban facilities provision in Minna

Umaru E. T.*, Henry OJOBO, Ebehikhalu Nicholas Osagie, Chinomso Henry

Uncontrolled development, inter-urban migration and rural-urban migration in contemporary cities are major cause of urbansprawl and city decay, infrastructural deterioration, loss of open spaces, and lose of environmental quality. These scenariosput pressure on available facilities which results in overstretch of these facilities and consequent collapse. Minna city isidentified with these urban pr...

Dec, 2020 pp. 109-122 46 views 25 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 74 views 36 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2021.khftfczh

DETERMINATION OF VEGETATION AND RELIEF THRESHOLDS FOR GULLY INITIATION IN KEREKE WATERSHED OF THE LOWER BENUE TROUGH

Songu, Akaayar Godwin*, Iorkua, Salemkaan Aloysius, Bibi, Umar Mohammed, Yiye, Stephen Tersoo, Ade, Joshua, Molwus Nnepanmum Temwa

Gully erosion is a serious environmental problem causing lot of havocs to the globalenvironment including Kereke Watershed of the Benue Trough. This study therefore determinesthe thresholds of vegetation and relief parameters as intrinsic threshold factors for gullyinitiation in the Kereke Watershed of the Benue Trough, to enhance gully erosion control. Thesystematic sampling procedure was used to...

Dec, 2021 pp. 116-129 34 views 14 downloads