This study examines the impact of globalisation on traditional architecture and preservation efforts for Lagos Island, Nigeria. The architectural landscape Island reflects a rich cultural historical heritage influenced by Portuguese, British, indigenous Yoruba styles. However, has led to significant changes in practices, materials, preferences, displacing urban areas. A qualitative research app...

over the years, there has been an obvious pollution problem in lagos area, nigeria with high population of over eleven million and the near absence of waste management infrastructures. concentrations of some pollution parameters and trace elements (temperature, ph, salinity, so42-, no3-, po43-, f-, do, bod, cod and coliform, cr, co, ni, ag, cd and pb) were determined from water bodies of isolo ...

This paper reports findings from an experiment that implements the Lagos-Wright (2005) model of monetary exchange. We find that subjects generally avoid the autarkic equilibrium of that model and make trading decisions consistent with the model’s monetary equilibrium. Aliprantis, Camera and Puzzello (ACP, 2007) show that providing periodic access to centralized markets as in the Lagos and Wrigh...

1 Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; 2 Biochemistry Department, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; 3 Anatomy Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; 4 Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology Department, Facul...

Background: Acute appendicitis is a common surgical problem. Prompt and accurate diagnosis is essential for appropriate management. This relies not only on the understanding of the clinical features, but also on the knowledge of the variations in its anatomical position. Patients and methods: In the present study, we have examined the position, length, and the extent of the mesoappendix of the ...

Using mostly secondary data on vehicular accidents obtained from the Nigeria Police Force and Federal Road Safety Commission, the study examined a thirty-two year review of deaths from road traffic accidents (19702001) in Lagos State. The reported deaths from road traffic accidents in the 20 Local Government Areas of Lagos State were compared using the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The result s...

The effects of solid waste on soil and sentinels cannot be over emphasized. On the other hand, managing municipal has a serious challenge. This study focused impact bacteria management in some communities Lagos Island which are Dolphin Adeola Odeku Village. aimed at examining present practices how they can improved upon. Random sampling was used to administer 100 questionnaires households while...

Sexual dependence and abuse of drugs including the abuse of sexual stimulants and abortion drugs has been observed among the urban teens. This finding was observed through personal encounters and follow-up investigations while working with teenagers in selected communities of Lagos State. Many youngsters are engaging in risky sexual activities while abusing both prescribed drugs and psychotropi...