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The Nigerian Journal of Soil Science (NJSS) is a national journal dedicated to research and development on soil as a natural resource on the earth’s surface, including soil formation, classification, and mapping, as well as physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils, and their applications to crop production. The journal is published by the Soil Science Society of Nigeria as its flagship publication.

The NJSS was founded in 1968, and is a registered member of the International Union of Soil Science (IUSS). The society is responsible for the publication of the NJSS. Membership of the society is open to all persons (ordinary), institutions, private firms and companies (cooperate) and students interested in Soil Science.

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Vol. 35, No. 2 (2026) Sep 2026

Digital Soil Mapping of Soil Taxonomic Classes: Prospects and Challenges for Machine Learning Integration in Nigeria

Yasin Agono Awwal^*, Lemuel Musa Maniyunda, Sulaiman Lawan Ya'u, Muhammad Isma'il

Reliable spatially explicit soil information is important for land-use planning, agricultural management, and food-security planning in Nigeria. Digital soil mapping (DSM), which combines soil observations with environmental covariates through spatial prediction functions, provides an opportunity to...

Vol. 35, No. 2 (2026) Sep 2026

Spatial Multi-Criteria Evaluation of Land Suitability for Rainfed Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) Production in Kambriwa, Kaugama LGA of Jigawa State, Nigeria

Alkasim Abdulkadir^*, Magaji M. J, Abdulrahman B. L., Salihu Ahmad Pantami

Improving cowpea productivity in the semi-arid Sudan Savanna requires spatially explicit information on land resources to support agricultural planning and soil management. This study evaluated the suitability of land for rainfed cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) production in Kambriwa, Kaugama ...

Vol. 35, No. 2 (2026) Sep 2026

Assessment of the Variations of some Weather Parameters within the five Regions of The Gambia

Michael Olojugba^*, Jerreh Camara

The study and forecast of climatic phenomena have progressed over time, but the immense knowledge and information gathered has aided in comprehending and anticipating weather changes and their effects on crop production. The objective was to evaluate weather parameters in the five regions of The Gam...

Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Apr 2026

Laboratory Assessment of Basalt Dust Incubation on the Physical Properties of Contrasting Soils in Nigeria

IBRAHIM RASHEED^*, Akinbile Oluwakunmi Christopher, Ewulo Babatunde Sunday, Ayodele Olumuyiwa Owolabi, Audu Luqman Muhammed

The effects of different application rates, particle sizes, and incubation periods of basalt dust on the selected physical properties of contrasting soils incubated for 90-day was evaluated in this study. A factorial arrangement with a 4×2×4 completely randomized design (CRD) with three replications...

Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Mar 2026

Comparative Assessment of Indigenous and Exotic Tree Species for Phytoremediation of Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soils in Southwest Nigeria.

Olayiwola Victor^*

The growth and overall health of a tree can be negatively impacted by various contaminants, and the specific concentration at which these effects occur can differ from one tree species to another, as well as between different contaminants. This study aimed to explore the phytoremediation potential o...

Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Apr 2026

Poultry manure rate affects growth, yield and pest infestation of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

Olubukola Odeyemi^*, Makinde E A, Filani C O, Makinde A I, Akindoyin G E

Cultivation of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is on the increase in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State in response to increasing demands. However, nutrient deficiency and insect pests are major constraints to cultivation. This study determined the poultry manure (PM) rate required for ...

Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Mar 2026

Impact of Littered Sachet Water Plastics on Soil Infiltration Capacity in Agricultural Lands of Gwagwalada, Nigeria

Hadiza Hadiza Abubakar Ahmad^*

The ubiquitous consumption and indiscriminate disposal of sachet water plastics across Nigeria have exacerbated environmental degradation, particularly affecting soil health in agricultural landscapes. Recent studies reveal that polyethylene-based microplastics, which dominate sachet water waste, ca...

Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Mar 2026

Synergistic effects of poultry manure and 2,4-epibrassinolide on soil properties and performance of groundnut in the rainforest of Nigeria

Victoria Otie^*

The growth and yield response of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) to fertilizer and other crop management inputs on Nigerian soils derived from coastal plain sands has been little studied. This greenhouse evaluation was aimed to determine the impact of chicken manure (CM) and 2,4-epibrassinolide (BR)...

Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) May 2026

Occurrence of multi-class pesticide residues in soils of selected farmlands and farmer’s household surroundings in the southwestern part of Oyo State, Nigeria

Shade Akinsete^*, Ibiwumi K. Saliu

The indiscriminate use of pesticides for crop production in Nigeria has led to contamination of the environment. Specifically, soil contamination from pesticide residues, including banned compounds raises serious public and environmental health concerns. However, very little is known about the occur...

Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Apr 2026

DETAILED PEDOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF DALORI SOILS, UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI FARMLAND, SUDAN SAVANNA, NIGERIA

Ibrahim Babagana Buji^*, Turajo A., Talha I. Z

This study was conducted in 2023 at the University of Maiduguri farmland, Dalori, Konduga Local Government Area, Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria (latitudes 11°46.758′–11°47.116′ N, longitudes 13°12.744′–13°13.188′ E) to characterize the soils of the area. Morphological and physico-chemical propert...

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Professor Nafiu Abdu

Editor In Chief

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Professor Jamiu Oladipupu Azeez

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Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Dr. Sharhabil Musa Yahaya

Managing Editor

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Dr. Dorcas Tinuka Ezekiel-Adewoyin

Editorial Board

Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria

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