Urban Noise Pollution in Nigerian Cities: Imperatives for Abatement

Abel, Abotutu Ahi

doi:10.9734/bjast/2015/18466

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“…Yet, the citizenry seems not conscious of these guidelines, and perhaps are also ignorant of the health hazards associated with noise within residential environments. More importantly, systematic studies aimed at characterizing residential facilities and highlighting noise effects on the residents' remains very scare in Nigeria [9,7].…”

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Neighbourhood Spatial Pattern and Noise Disturbance in Benin City, Nigeria

Oviasogie

2020

JERR

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Noise has an environmental challenge is increasing due to urbanization, industrialization and modernization. While residential noise pollution could have adverse effect on health and social wellbeing, little attention has been directed towards investigating the implications of spatial pattern of neighbourhood facilities on noise pollution in Nigeria. This study assessed how noise disturbance is related to spatial pattern within two neighbourhoods in Benin City, Nigeria. Structured questionnaires were used to elicit information from residents on demographics and neighbourhood characteristics while residential land-mix was observed through street mapping. Sixty-six participants were randomly selected from Government Reserved Area (GRA) and Ogbe quarters of Benin City. Result showed that the neighbourhood facilities which host commercial, transportation and industrial activities were the closest to the dwelling units while natural vegetation was the farthest. Also there was spatial variation in distribution of neighbourhood features especially the commercial and recreational areas which affects the noise exposure level. The study concludes that it is necessary to mitigate noise within residential neighbourhoods through proper land use and zoning strategies.

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Section: Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Conversely, such action has received lesser attention in the developing countries, especially in Nigeria. While issues such as solid and liquid wastes disposal, flood prevention and fire hazards have received their fair share of attention in literature comparatively, noise as an environmental concern has not been highly addressed [7].…”

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Neighbourhood Spatial Pattern and Noise Disturbance in Benin City, Nigeria

Oviasogie

2020

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“…Attitude or behavioral factors; iii. the structure of Nigerian cities [7]. Ganiyu and Ogunsote [8] classified noise sources into internal (activities, office equipment and operation of building services) and external (sound outside the building).…”

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Assessments of Noise Levels From Noise Sources in Akure, Nigeria: A Preliminary Study

Abulude

Fagbayide

Akinnusotu³

2018

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Background: Noise injury and hearing loss are significant problems in Nigerian community. The hearing loss sustained from noise injury can have disabled personnel and social consequences for the affected persons and their families. This study was carried out to quantify the noise level of over eighty (80) different sources using the sound level meter (GB: 2266204) at different locations in Akure, capital of Ondo State, Nigeria. Standard procedure specified by the manufacturer was strictly followed and the results were statistically analyzed. The range of results obtained were: household products (48.5±0.

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“…Spatial distribution of noise pollution is a major problem for both developed and developing countries like Nigeria (Kluijver andStoter, 2003: Obiefuna et al, 2013). It has become almost impossible to completely avoid noise in University campuses in Nigeria such as the Federal University of Technology, Owerri which are booming with infrastructural developments and various innovations (Abel, 2015). Exposure to excessive noise in an environment has been linked to increased arterial hypertension, myocardial infarction, and other stress related health outcomes; like sleep apnea.…”

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Geo-Spatial Analysis of Noise Levels in a University Community

2022

BJES

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Noise is identified as a disturbance that could induce different behavioural responses. Its exposure for a long period of time has been an issue of concern. Increasing noise levels is not unusual especially with booming developments and innovations in the University environment. This study investigated noise pollution level (NPL) and its spatial distribution within the Campus of Federal University of Technology, Owerri Nigeria. A digital sound level meter-Extech 407730 was used to measure noise level at the sampling points namely, Student affairs unit, SEET head round-about, School park, Senate round-about and FUTO market designated as SP1,SP2,SP3,SP4 and SP5 respectively. A global positioning system (GPS)-NAVA 300 was used to record the GPS coordinates of the sampling noise hotspots in the university community. The Arc GIS software was used to assess the geospatial mapping and distribution of noise within the study areas. Results revealed that the noise levels in the school campus reached a peak of 75.7dB (A) in FUTO market on day 4 during the hours of 12pm – 1pm. Results of geospatial mapping of the noise level in the study area also revealed that noise level exceeds the maximum permissible limit ranging from 40dB(A) to 50dB(A). Therefore, it was recommended that public enlightenment programs such as workshops and seminars on the health hazards connected with noise pollution within the campus should be held regularly, also, control of noise through the use of sound proof doors, walls, and ceilings that can be installed while erecting buildings within the university community.

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Urban Noise Pollution in Nigerian Cities: Imperatives for Abatement

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Neighbourhood Spatial Pattern and Noise Disturbance in Benin City, Nigeria

Neighbourhood Spatial Pattern and Noise Disturbance in Benin City, Nigeria

Assessments of Noise Levels From Noise Sources in Akure, Nigeria: A Preliminary Study

Geo-Spatial Analysis of Noise Levels in a University Community

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