…to threaten large hectares of farmland. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, in its 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction, warned of significant variations in rainfall patterns across the country, with early onset expected in several southern and North-Central states and delayed onset in Borno State. The ag…
…came after the Nigerian Meteorological Agency warned of more rain in the days ahead. A NiMet official noted that Nigeria was still within the rainy season, which was currently at its peak in the central and southern states. He said the agency’s seasonal forecast did not indicate that rainfall would end before September…
…safety precautions.” The warning comes amid the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecast of rain and thunderstorms across several parts of the country. In its latest weather bulletin covering September 26 to 28, NiMet forecast thunderstorms and rainfall in several locations, including Bauchi, Gombe, Abuja, Kadun…
NiMet issued a severe thunderstorm alert on Monday, September 14, 2026, warning that active storms were already over eight northern statesThe weather system is expected to move westward and reach 26 states and the FCT within one to six hours of the alertNiMet warned of flash flooding, power disruptions, slippery roads,…
NiMet released its three-day weather outlook covering Monday to Wednesday for regions across NigeriaThe agency warned the public about strong winds likely to precede thunderstorms in several statesTemperatures are expected to stay high across the country, with NiMet urging Nigerians to stay hydratedPAY ATTENTION: Mark…
…several communities to stay alert as the second phase of the 2026 rainy season approachesNiMet's forecast projects intense rainfall averaging about 360mm in September, raising flood risks along major rivers and coastal areasFish farmers operating within floodplains received a specific directive to harvest their stocks…
…(NASRDA), Dr Matthew Adepoju; Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike; and representative of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), Mr Muliro Mashauri. The stakeholders deliberated on strengthening collaboration among critical institutions, defining…
…country from Wednesday to Friday. In its weather outlook released in Abuja on Wednesday, NiMet forecast patches of clouds over the northern region, with prospects of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba and Adamawa states during the mo…
…Nigeria College of Aviation Technology, NCAT, and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet. “Because they are adamant to yield to our calls, it has become crystal clear that the airlines that collected this money from the passengers on behalf of the aviation agencies have decided to siphon the funds to the detriment o…
…NCAA, which receives 56 per cent; NAMA 22 per cent; the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, nine per cent; Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, NCAT, seven per cent; and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, six per cent. However, a bill currently before the National Assembly, which has passed second r…
…flood risks during the peak of the rainy season. In its latest flash flood advisory, NiMet warned that widespread rainfall expected during the first 10 days of July (July 1–10) could trigger flooding in 27 states across the country. The agency attributed the heightened flood risk to persistent rainfall recorded in June…
…flood risks during the peak of the rainy season. In its latest flash flood advisory, NiMet warned that widespread rainfall expected during the first decade of July (July 1–10) could trigger flooding in 27 states across the country. The agency attributed the heightened flood risk to persistent rainfall recorded in June,…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has issued a fresh flash flood warning for 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The agency placed Bauchi, Jigawa, Taraba, Adamawa, Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa, and Kogi among the northern states at high risk of flooding between July 11 and July 20, 2026. According to…
…allocations to aviation agencies, including NAMA, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB). He noted that while the NCAA was originally expected to be funded by the Federal Government, the introduction of the Ticke…
…Agency has warned of a flash flood risk alert for the first dekad of July (July 1-10). NiMET warns that widespread rainfall expected during the period could trigger flooding across 27 states as the country enters the peak of the rainy season. In the advisory, NiMet attributed the heightened risk to the persistent rainf…
…shelters. Mindful of the forecasts issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, Delta State government has commenced the clearing and desilting of drainage channels and canals across vulnerable communities. Officials said the intervention is intended to improve the free flow of water before rainfall intensifies…
…Agency has predicted sunshine and cloudiness across the country from Saturday to Monday. NiMet's weather outlook, released on Friday in Abuja, predicted sunny skies with patches of cloud over the northern region on Saturday. It forecast chances of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over parts of Taraba, Adamaw…