Management of facilities is an interdisciplinary feature of company that coordinates room, infrastructure, individuals and organization. The application of facilities in higher learning institutions is still to be totally researched on and that is the reason why this research was embarked upon to assess the application of facilities management practices in Covenant University. The study was conducted using questionnaire and interview. A total of sixty-two (62) questionnaires completed by academic staff of the College of Science and Technology were analyzed. The facility manager in the Physical Planning and Development Directorate of Covenant University was interviewed. Findings from the analysis showed the benefit of adopting facilities management principles in Covenant University as proactive maintenance, improved health and safety, good and neat environment, quality services and functional buildings. Likewise, the study identified facility management tools used in Covenant University as asset tracking and register, estate operational plan, costs benefit analysis, energy use auditing and control and performance analysis. The study went further to recommend additional facilities management tools that should be appropriately deployed in the University.

The question as to whether solid waste landfills affect residential property values has long been a subject of controversy and debate. Previous studies have resulted in mixed conclusions. This study examines four landfill sites in Lagos which differ in size, operating status and history. The relationship between each landfill and property values were measured based on distances of 1.2km radii away from the landfill locations and the measurements were based on the interval of 300meters up to 1 200 meters in concentric rings.The result of the study indicated that across the four landfill sites, increase in property values were evident as distance away from the landfills increased indicating that residential houses in close proximity to the landfills suffered value loss. Property appreciation relative to distance averaged 5.75% within the concentric rings for all four landfills.

This study delves into the pattern and level of development of two adjacent border communities of Lagos and Ogun States, Nigeria to compare the effect on rental values of residential properties in the two communities. The study attempted to find out if there are significant differences as well as definite relationship between the values. Questionnaires were distributed to two groups of respondents which are 84 estate surveying and valuation firms in Ikeja, Lagos and 152 residential property owners/residents in the two communities. Data were analysed with statistical tools such as tables, percentages and mean. Student’s t-test statistics was used to ascertain the difference in rental values while Pearson coefficient of correlation was used to establish the degree of relationship. The importance of factors influencing rental values was determined using the relative importance index. Analysis were presented in percentages, tables and charts and then discussed. Result showed that there are significant statistical differences in rents of the two communities despite the proximity. It was further observed that neighbourhood density and level of infrastructure development play vital roles in the gaps observed in rental values. However, the Pearson correlation coefficient revealed that there is a relatively strong positive correlation between rental values of properties in the two communities. The research therefore concluded that for property market on the Ado-Odo/Ota side of the emerging Lagos megacity to attain its full potential, there is the need for major urban renewal, investment in physical and economic infrastructure via partnership with private sectors and property owner in the communities.

Radiometric assessment of natural radioactivity concentration around Ijako dumpsite was done using hand held gamma spectrometer. A total of 10 in situ measurements were taken at the site. The U-238, Th-232, and K-40 radioactivity concentration obtained were used to assess the radiological hazard level in the area. Comparing the mean results of radiological parameter obtained with world average; Radium equivalent was far less than 370Bqkg-1, External hazard was less than 1, Annual effective dose equivalent was less than 0.08mSvy-1, Gamma index was less than 1, and Excess life cancer risk was less than 0.29 × 10-3. This implies that Ijako dumpsite poses no radiological hazard to the general public.

Property valuation is a core competence of estate management profession, the teaching of which commences in second session in the most Nigeria's tertiary institutions and run through the remaining sessions of the programme duration. This study delves into student's perception of the teaching and learning of fundamentals of property valuation which is vital to undertaking diverse valuation exercise. Data for the study was derived from both primary and secondary sources. Questionnaires were administered to final year students of Estate Management in three different universities in the Southwest Nigeria, while secondary information was derived from journals, valuation textbooks and reports. Basic statistical tools such 5-Point Likert scale, mean score analysis and relative importance index analysis were engaged in the analysis. Results were presented in tables and then discussed. The study showed amongst others that some aspects of the fundamentals of property valuation are not satisfactorily taught and students still find it difficult to comprehend valuation tables and to know when to apply some of the tables. The study concludes by recommending student's centered active learning approach in a bid to improve on teaching. The study further recommends combination of teaching practices such as teaching discourse, visual representations and a variety of social interaction. Effective teaching monitoring and feedback mechanism would also go a long way to improve the situation.