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MODELLING SEASONAL FLOOD IN THE DOWNSTREAM OF SHIRORO DAM, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The highest occurring natural disasters in Nigeria are attributed to flood with its attendant consequences on lives and properties. Nigeria witnessed an increased number of dam construction between 1970 and 1995 as an aftermath of the Sahelian drought of 1970-1972. Communities located downstream of these dams, are traditional areas of special importance for rural communities. The resulting population growth and degradation of natural resources in these areas, aggravates flooding ...

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DEREGULATION OF THE DOWNSTREAM OIL SECTOR AND CHALLENGES OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 1999 -2012.

ABSTRACT The oil industry has been contributing immensely to the Nigerian economy and that is why over 80 percent of the country‘s foreign exchange earnings come from this sector. Since the discovery of oil in commercial quantity, Nigeria has been experiencing consistent increase in revenue earning. Even with this increase, Nigerians are yet to enjoy the basic necessities of life. We have witnessed strikes and demonstrations against poor supplier‘s incessant ...

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