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Microplastics Pollution Assessment in the Surface Water and Sediment of River Niger, Lokoja, Nigeria

Pollution from microplastics (MP) is now considered to be a major global environmental concern, and Nigeria is not an exception. In Nigeria, the River Niger is an essential resource that is used for agriculture, transportation, and fishing. The purpose of this study was to evaluate MPs contamination in Nigeria's Niger River, Lokoja, Kogi State: The sampling was carried out in 2024 between March and June. Following digestion with 10% KOH, density flotation with NaCl, and filtration, the water and sediment were examined.
AuthorName(s)
Onoja, Ayegba Emmanuel
Amana, Gabriel Unekwu
Festus Olasehinde Kehinde
Egbeja, Tsobaza Idris
Sunday, Enyojo Reuben
Drisu, David George
Onoja, Favour Ojodale
Omede, Habeebat
Sunday, Arome Abel
Alfa, Alex Friday

Assessment of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) Status and Water Qualities Using Physicochemical and Bacteriological Indices at Automobile Spare-Parts Markets in Benin City, Nigeria

Global focus is currently on water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) due its public health and environmental significance. The aim of this study was to investigate the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene status of Uwelu and Evbareke spare parts markets in Benin City. Questionnaires were administered to evaluate the WaSH status of the markets. Physicochemical and bacteriological qualities of borehole water samples at the spare parts markets were investigated adopting standard analytical procedures and pour plate techniques respectively.

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Imarhiagbe, E.E.
Oriakhogba, E.
Osayande A.G.
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