Land use/land cover and climate change interaction in the derived savannah region of Nigeria.

The interaction of land use/land cover (LULC) and climate change, to a large extent, involves anthropogenic activities. This study was carried out in the derived savannah of Nigeria, a delicate, transition ecological zone between the rainforest and savanna zones where the interaction of LULC and climate change could be well appreciated. Using the remote sensing and GIS, Land Change Modeler (LCM), and multivariate geostatistics tools, the study evaluated coupled interaction between LULC and climate change and assessed the changes in the land use/land cover patterns for the periods 1972, 1986, 2002, and 2019.

Predictive Risk Mapping for Schistosomiasis in Parts of Borgu Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, Nigeria.

Background: This study constructed predictive risk mapping of schistosomiasis infection and transmission using environmental and proximity risk factors.

Methods: Environmental risk factors were derived from satellite imageries. Proximity risk factors and parasitological results were derived from fieldwork.

Spatial drivers of COVID-19 vulnerability in Nigeria.

Introduction: the spread and diffusion of COVID-19 undoubtedly shows strong spatial connotations and alignment with the physical indices of civilization and globalization. Several spatial risk factors have possible influence on its dispersal trajectory. Understanding their influence is critical for mobilization, sensitization and managing non-pharmaceutical interventions at the appropriate spatial-administrative units.