Browsing by Author "Alabi, A.M."

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    Comparative analysis of physico-chemical properties of oil extract from two varieties of fluted pumpkin seeds using different extraction methods
    (Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology. Published by Kathmandu University of Science, Engineering and Technology, Dhulikhel Kavre PB No 6250 Kathmandu Nepal. Available online at https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/KUSET/article/view/21283, 2017) Sunmonu, M.O.; Ajala, E.O.; Odewole, M.M.; Morrison, S.; Alabi, A.M.
    This study investigates physical and chemical properties two seeds namely Ugba (Telfairia pedata) and Ugwu (Telfairia occidentalis) using soaking soxhlet methods of extraction. The physical properties examined are moisture content, ash content, crude protein, fat and oil, crude fibre and carbohydrates. The chemical properties examined are Acid value (mgKOH/g), saponification value, iodine value, free fatty acid, peroxide and refractive index. Higher mean values of moisture content, ash content, crude fibre and carbohydrates were noticed in Ugwu than in Ugba under soaking method. However, the trend was reversed for crude protein and free fatty acid, in whose case they appear to be higher in Ugba than in Ugwu. For soxhlet method, moisture content, ash content, crude fibre and carbohydrates seems to have higher mean values in Ugwu seed compared to when Ugba seed was used. However, crude protein and fat and oil content were higher using Ugba seed than Ugwu seed oil. For soaking method, Ugba seed seem to produce higher mean values of sap value, iodine value, and refractive index when compared with Ugwu seed. On the other Ugwu, seems to produce acid value, free fatty acid and peroxide value when compared with ugba for soaking method. Using soxhlet apparatus however, Ugba seed produces higher mean values for acid value, sap value, iodine value, and free fatty acid compared to Ugwu. The reverse was the case with peroxide and refractive index, still with soxhlet apparatus.
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    PLANNING INSTITUTIONS AS GATEKEEPERS IN HOUSING PRODUCTION IN LAGOS, NIGERIA
    (Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018) Alabi, A.M.; Bako, Abdullateef Iyanda
    In every phase of housing production, there are certain key actors, known as ‘gatekeepers’. These actors decide the eligibility of applicants for housing resources such as land, title document, housing finance and residential building permit. The paper examined activities of planning institutions as gatekeepers in housing provision in Lagos, Nigeria. The number of building plans that were submitted for approval in 2006 and between May 2011 and May, 2012 were 2,695 and 2091. Between May 2013 and May 2014, 7281 residential structures were served with contravention notices, 232 residential structures were identified as defective, 1,939 residential structures were sealed for non-compliance and 16 residential structures were demolished. There is the need to review the procedure for granting access to residential building permits if the informal private sector, which is in fact the main source of housing production in the state, is to be enabled and housing stock increased.