Acha Sunday
Department of Geography, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria

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Air Quality Index Levels of Particulate Matter (PM2.5) in Yenogua, Nigeria Francis Olawale Abulude; Kikelomo Mabinuola Arifalo; Amoke Monisola Kenni; Akinyinka Akinnusotu; Samuel Dare Oluwagbayide; Acha Sunday
Jurnal Pendidikan Geografi Gea Vol 22, No 2 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/gea.v22i2.46307

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Air pollution is a worldwide issue that is receiving attention. The rationale for this is the threat to human health. PM2.5 has been attributed to human mortality, morbidity, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, cancer, type 2 diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, obesity, and a variety of other ailments, according to research. Because of the accessibility of indoor and outdoor environmental quality documents in advanced nations, the problems are being mitigated, whereas little has been achieved in developing countries due to an insufficiency of records. The findings of this study could be used to close this gap while also assisting policymakers in Nigeria. In this work, the 11-day Air Quality Index (AQI) of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State was obtained using satellite-based data provided by IQAir. The results are shown as: AQI (46-80), PM2.5 (11.1-26.2 µg/m3), temperature (24-31 oC), speed (3.3-12.5 m/s), and relative humidity (RH) (60-91 %). The data clearly showed that the majority of the PM2.5 concentrations were below the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline of 25 µg/m3 daily. The levels of concern for AQI affirmed that air quality ranged between good and moderate, suggesting that the area's air quality is satisfactory with little or no risk. 
Comprehensive Air Quality Index Assessment Incorporating NO2, PM2.5, PM10, and O3 in Ondo State, Nigeria Akinyinka Akinnusotu; Francis Olawale Abulude; Ebenezer Alaba Adeoya; Oluwole Olumide Adeyemi; Sikirat Bidemi Jiddah-Kazeem; Kikelomo Mabinuola Arifalo; Emmanuel Awogbindin; Acha Sunday
Jurnal Pendidikan Geografi Gea Vol 23, No 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/gea.v23i2.61666

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This study conducted in Ondo State, Nigeria, employs an Air Quality Index (AQI) to evaluate the air quality in nine communities, focusing on pollutants like ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and coarse particulate matter (PM10). The study stands out due to its comprehensive examination of various pollutants and their combined impact on air quality. Satellite data from IQAir's AirVisual website was utilized to track pollution levels across these areas over six months. This data was then used to establish daily AQI values, offering a unified measure to assess air quality and related health risk. The AQI provides a holistic understanding of air quality in Ondo State, aiding in better evaluation of circumstances and potential health consequences. The research highlighted considerable air quality discrepancies across different locations, identifying PM2.5 and NO2 contributors poor air quality. These findings serve a reference for future monitoring and  formulation