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ISSN (Print): ISSN (Online): ISSN (Print): 2734-259X | ISSN (electronic): 2734-2603 NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (NIJEST) In Affiliation with The Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) https://www.nijest.com Volume 4 | Number 1 | March 2020 NIJEST / Nig. J. of Env. Sci. & Tech. 4 (1), March 2020 www.nijest.com NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (NIJEST) https://nijest.com Volume 4 │ Number 1 │ March 2020 A PUBLICATION OF FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF BENIN IN AFFILIATION WITH THE NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY Copyright © 2020 The Nigerian Journal of Environmental Sciences and Technology Published by: The Faculty of Environmental Sciences University of Benin P.M.B 1154, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria E: [email protected] In Partnership with Mindex Publishing Co. Ltd. 22, Benin Technical College Road, Ugbowo, P. O. 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Services For advertisements (online or in print copy of NIJEST), journal reprints and general enquiries please contact the secretariat or email the Editor – [email protected] Address for Correspondence The Nigerian Journal of Environmental Sciences and Technology (NIJEST) is Managed by: The Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Benin PMB 1154, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria E: [email protected] NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (NIJEST) https://www.nijest.com EDITORIAL BOARD EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Prof J. O. Ehiorobo Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria / [email protected] EDITORS Prof. L. A. Ezemonye Prof. Olatunde Arayela Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, Department of Architecture, Federal University of University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria Technology, Akure, Nigeria Prof. O. C. Izinyon Prof. G. C. Ovuworie Department of Civil Engineering, University of Benin, Department of Production Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria Benin City, Nigeria Prof. M. N. Ono Prof. C. C. Egolum Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics, Nnamdi Department of Estate Management, Nnamdi Azikwe Azikwe University, Awka University, Awka Prof. T. C. Hogbo Prof. Vladimir A. Seredovich Department of Quantity Surveying, Federal University Siberian State University of Geosystems and Technologies, of Technology, Minna Novosibirsk, Russia Prof. F. O. Ekhaise Prof. George W. K. Intsiful Department of Microbiology, University of Benin, Department of Architecture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Benin City, Nigeria Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana Prof. Clinton O. Aigbavboa Prof. Toshiroh Ikegami Department of Construction Management and Quantity Department of Urban Studies / School of Policy Studies, Surveying, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Kwansei Gakuin University, Yubinbango Nishinomiya, Japan Prof. Samuel Laryea Dr. (Ms) Oluropo Ogundipe School of Construction Economics and Management, Nottingham Geospatial Engineering Department, University University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South of Nottingham, UK Africa Prof. Stephen Ogunlana Dr. Eugene Levin School of the Built Environment, Heriot Watt Geomatics Engineering Department, Michigan University, UK Technological University, Michigan, USA Prof. A. N. Aniekwu Prof. P. S. Ogedengbe Department of Architecture, University of Benin, Department of Estate Management, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria Benin City, Nigeria Dr. H. A. P. Audu Dr. Patrick Ogbu Department of Civil Engineering, University of Benin, Department of Quantity Surveying, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria Benin City, Nigeria Prof. Tito Aighewi Prof. J. U. Ogene Department of Environmental Management and Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Benin, Toxicology, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria Benin City, Nigeria JOURNAL SECRETARIAT Journal Secretary Assistant Journal Secretary Prof. Raph Irughe-Ehigiator Dr. Okiemute Roland Ogirigbo Department of Geomatics, University of Benin, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria Benin City, Nigeria Nigerian Journal of Environmental of Environmental Sciences and Technology (NIJEST) Journal available online at http://www.nijest.com Vol 4 No. 1 March 2020 ISSN (Print): 2734-259X | ISSN (electronic): 2734-2603 Purpose The Nigerian Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (NIJEST) is dedicated to promoting high standards and excellence in the generation and dissemination of scientific research findings, reviews and case studies to both the academic communities and industries locally, nationally and globally. It focuses on publishing original and high quality articles covering a wide range of topics in Environmental Sciences and Technology. Scope The areas of focus include but not limited to the following: Environmental Sciences; Applied Earth Sciences; Built Environment; Civil Engineering; Climate, Energy and Environment; Water Resources and Environmental Engineering and Computer and Information Science and Technology. Papers in other related areas not listed above can be considered for publication, provided they meet the journal’s requirements. Manuscript Submission Details on how to submit your article for publication in the Nigerian Journal of Environmental Sciences and Technology and the format to follow are provided at the end of this publication or can be accessed online at http://www.nijest.com. Nigerian Journal of Environmental of Environmental Sciences and Technology (NIJEST) Journal available online at http://www.nijest.com Vol 4 No. 1 March 2020 ISSN (Print): 2734-259X | ISSN (electronic): 2734-2603 Contents Article Page Assessment of Heavy Metals, Organic Carbon and PhysicoChemical Properties of Roadside Dust from a Nigerian School Campus Olayinka O. D., Nwosu F. O., Ahmed S. O., Fabiyi S. F. and Ajala O. J. 1 – 12 Indoor Sound Pressure Level and Associated Physical Health Symptoms in Occupants within a Students’ Housing Neighbourhood in Southwest Nigeria Orola B. A. 13 – 20 Effects of Garcinia hydroxybiflavanonol-1 (GB1) isolated from Garcinia kola Heckel (Guttiferae) seeds on reproductive toxicity induced with cadmium chloride (CdCl2) in male Wistar rats Uwagie-Ero E. A. and Nwaehujor C. O 21 – 30 Land Use Conflicts and Rights to Farm in an Urbanizing Environment Oyedele J. B., Alohan O. E. and Edionwe O. 31 – 39 Remote Sensing and GIS Application to Erosion Risk Mapping in Lagos Makinde E. O. and Oyebanji E. I. 40 – 53 Determination of Heavy Metal Contamination in Soil and Accumulation in Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) in Automobile Waste Dumpsite at Ohiya Mechanic Village Ogbonna P. C., Osim O. O. and Biose E. 54 – 69 Application of R-Squared (R2) in The Analysis of Estimated Water Encroachment into a Reservoir Oloro O. J. 70 – 76 Community Participation in Wildlife Management in Baturiya Sanctuary, Northwestern Nigeria Karkarna M. Z. and Danjuma M. N. 77 – 86 Impact of Urbanizing Ovia-North East on the Quality of Groundwater using Water Quality Index Rawlings A. and Ikediashi A. I. 87 – 96 Application of Tasselled-Cap Transformation to Soil Textural Mapping of a Semi- Arid Environment: A Case of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Main Campus, Sokoto, Nigeria Eniolorunda N. B. and Jibrillah A. M. 97 – 110 Fabrication of Copper Nano-Filter Membrane and its use in the Purification of Contaminated Water Abdulwahab K. O., Otusote C. M. and Adams L. A. 111 – 118 Stormwater Runoff Treatment Using Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract as a Natural Coagulant Bobor, L. O. and Aghedo, A. G. 119 – 126 Perception of Stakeholders on Factors Responsible for Sports Facilities Defects in Selected Universities in South Western Nigeria Oseghale G. E. and Ikpo J. I. 127 – 137 Application of Geospatial Techniques and Logistic Regression Model for Urban Growth Analysis in Limbe, Cameroon Adzandeh E. A., Alaigba, D. and Nkemasong C. N. 138 – 151 Effect of Local Binary Mixtures of Coarse Aggregates on the Compressive Properties of Concrete Eze O. K. and Nwankwo E. 152 – 159 Article Page GIS based Flood Vulnerability Studies for Ife Central Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria Ijaware V. A. 160 – 171 Effect of Alternate Wetting and Drying on some Properties of High Strength Concrete in Tropical Coastal Environments Durojaye O. M. and Ogirigbo O. R. 172 – 181 Assessment of particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10) in air, elemental composition of granite and weather parameters at a quarry site in Ngwogwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria Ogbonna P. C., Ukpai N. P. and Ubuoh E. A. 182 – 196 Improving the Cultural and Historical Tourism Resources for Sustainable Development in Ondo State – A Survey of Idanre Hills and Resort Centre, Idanre Ikusemiju T. M. and Osinubi O. B. 197 – 203 The Contributing Effects of Human Activities to Flooding in Ota, Ogun State Oseni A. E. and Bamidele E. T. 204 – 213 Nigerian Journal of Environmental Sciences and Technology (NIJEST) www.nijest.com ISSN (Print): 2734-259X | ISSN (electronic): 2734-2603 Vol 4, No. 1 March 2020, pp 1 - 12 Assessment of Heavy Metals,