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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2021.14mbt2m5

ETHNO - RELIGIOUS RESIDENTIAL SEGREGATION AND PROPERTY INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM KADUNA, NIGERIA

Adama Joshua Ugbede^*, Elong Christopher, Abdulsalam Abubakar Khalifah

This research primarily focused on the performance of real estate investment in the ethnoreligiouslysegregatedresidential property markets of Kaduna State, Nigeria. It conducted acomparative analysis of the performance of residential property investment in Northern andSouthern areas of Kaduna metropolis for a period of 10years (2011-2020), focusing on rentaland capital values appreciation, average...

Dec, 2021 pp. 141-150 35 views 16 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.d5cxxw9y

AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF INDIGENOUS MATERIALS FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IN AKURE, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

Rejoice D. MADAKI^*, Kehinde T. ALADE, Isreal O. AROGE, Ayodeji E. OKE

Purpose: This study examined the availability and utilization of local material resources for sustainable building construction project in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. It analysed how locally sourced materials contribute to sustainable building construction practices by identifying commonly available material resources, evaluating their reliability, and comparing findings with global standards. Des...

Dec, 2025 pp. 147-159 55 views 22 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.338t2po0

ETHNOMEDICINAL SURVEY OF PLANTS USED FOR MALARIA TREATMENT BY SUPPORT ZONE COMMUNITIES OF CROSS RIVER NATIONAL PARK, NIGERIA

Obasi, M. T^*, Attah, E. E, Y. B. Makarfi

There has been a renewed interest in the research of medicinal plants for both preventive andtherapeutic purposes even though their use has been in existence since time immemorial for man’sgood health and wellbeing of both body and soul. This ethnomedicinal study explores plants used intreating malaria and their sustainability in the support zone communities of the Cross River NationalPark. Data c...

Dec, 2020 pp. 149-161 34 views 17 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2021.ugziwwh0

ENHANCING COST ADVICE OF PUBLIC SECTOR CLIENT ORGANISATIONS BY FORMALISING BUILDING PRICE FORECASTING PROCESS

Yakubu Micheal Zaki^*, Baba Adama Kolo, Yakubu Gimson Musa-Haddary, Henry OJOBO

Public sector procurement laws require that building price forecast be established in-house atconstruction project initiation. This has often posed problems of performance most times due topoor budgeting (causing building projects cost and time overruns) for proposed projectsespecially public funded projects. Thus, Building Price Forecasting (BPF),which is the basicfor cost advicethat public clien...

Dec, 2021 pp. 151-162 41 views 19 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.vhya4y2y

ANALYSIS OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT PROPERTY INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

Babatunde Wahab^*, Matthew MAMMAN, Olugbenga ALALADE

Purpose: The study aims at analysing the performance of direct and indirect property investment in Abuja, Nigeria, with a view to determining the most performed investment option. Design/methodology/approach: To achieve this aim, the study analysed longitudinal data collected from registered estate surveying and valuation firms in Abuja using simple random techniques and 150 rental and sale transa...

Jul, 2025 pp. 155-162 68 views 19 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 52 views 24 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.5rsqqc0d

PHYSICAL PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SECURITY IN AFRICA: LESSONS FROM THE CREATION STORY

Kayode K. OYEDIRAN^*

Purpose: In this era of food insecurity in Africa, it is apt to search the archive for how it was planned during creation. Food security was and will remain a problem on the continent if good governance is not in place to plan and manage the various activities. This paper makes a comparison between the Divine provisions during creation and what exists now in Africa, presents the lessons to learn f...

Jul, 2025 pp. 156-169 36 views 17 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.0yjate79

INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES IN THE UTILIZATION OF LOCAL MATERIALS FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN AKURE, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

Rejoice D. MADAKI^*, Kehinde T. ALADE

Purpose: This study examined the innovative strategies required to enhance the utilization of local materials for sustainable building construction in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. The purpose is to identify specific technological strategies that can effectively address the sector’s heavy dependence on imported materials and the limited adoption of construction-related innovations in the region. Des...

Dec, 2025 pp. 160-177 55 views 22 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.1lsuikh6

HOMEOWNERS PREFERENCE FOR LOW-COST HOUSING SPATIAL DESIGN MODIFICATION

Abdulazeez U. Raji^*

It is evident that low-income group occupying low-cost housing in Malaysia initiate spatialmodification of their housing units due to the inevitable nature of changing needs as their familysize increases. Housing modifications are primarily aimed at providing better quality of life forthe homeowners and improve the functional aspect of the house. Their original home space tosome extent does not fu...

Dec, 2020 pp. 162-170 34 views 13 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2021.xmnk2h4i

IMPACT OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN NIGERIA

Olaleye Yetunde Olanike^*, Nazif Amina, Mustapha Kazeem Amina

The performance of an organization is primarily driven by knowledge thus the essence of KM(Knowledge Management) in organizations. The need to improve performance of constructionfirms have been emphasized severally in literature. Impact of individual KM practice onperformance is yet to be established. This study examined the relationship between individualKM practice and performance of constructio...

Dec, 2021 pp. 163-175 39 views 14 downloads