The Nigerian Meteorological Agency signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday in Abuja with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on data sharing and information exchange. According to a joint statement from both agencies, the primary goal is to establish a structured framework for data sharing and collaboration to enhance situational awareness, particularly for climate-sensitive diseases like cholera …

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has disclosed plans to upgrade its weather presentation infrastructure to cutting-edge 4K resolution. The initiative which would be launched in November 2024 is being implemented in partnership with global technology leader Chyron. The initiative when launched is expected to enhance NiMet’s weather presentation capabilities. A statement in Abuja on Sunday by the Agency stated that …

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted heavy rainfall in Bauchi, Niger, Bayelsa and nine other states during the week. Other States predicted to experience heavy rainfall are: Kaduna, Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory, Taraba, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Abia, Rivers, and Delta. This was s contained in the agency’s weekly weather forecast bulletin valid from 10 to 16 September. …

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), with the Ogun State government to build a weather station at the Ogun state cargo airport located in Sagamu. Signing the memorandum of understanding on Monday, 22 July 2024, the director general and chief executive of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Prof. Charles Anosike said that the partnership with …

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Prof. Charles Anosike, has urged staff to foster a workplace culture centred on ethical conduct. Speaking on Tuesday at the launch of NiMet’s Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy and Code of Ethics in Abuja, Anosike emphasised the importance of ethics, integrity, and accountability as fundamental to organisational success. He …

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has launched a global learning management system integrated with Microsoft Teams. According to the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Professor Charles Anosike, the platform will enhance its global opportunities as well as create a window of collaboration with other reputable organisations. He said the platform is aimed at significantly boosting capacity development …

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather conditions from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja forecasts morning thunderstorms on Sunday over parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa, Jigawa, Taraba and Kaduna states. It envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Zamfara, Kebbi, Kano, Borno, Adamawa Bauchi, Katsina, Kaduna, Jigawa, Yobe, …

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has predicted that 13 states would experience heavy rain in the coming days. In a statement, NiMET said the affected states could experience flash floods on roads, bridges and low-lying areas which can disrupt vehicular traffic. The public is therefore advised to take necessary safety precautions; do not walk through fast-flowing runoff waters. The predicted …

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and cloudiness from Tuesday to Thursday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Monday in Abuja forecasts morning thunderstorms on Tuesday over parts of Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe, and Gombe states. It envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Kano, Bauchi, Katsina, and Taraba states later in the day. “Partly …

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised people living on flood-prone communities to start relocating. Last month, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency had categorised 148 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Lagos, Kano, Delta, and 30 other states as high flood-risk areas. According to the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, “the 2024 Annual Flood Outlook shows …