Category: Weather
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NIMET’S HAZE ALERT: SUNNY SKIES WITH A DUSTY TWIST THROUGH FRIDAY
Ever woken up to that hazy blanket over Nigeria, making you squint through the sunshine? NiMet just dropped the forecast—haze nationwide mixed with sun from today through Friday, so grab those masks. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency predicts sunny and hazy conditions dominating the northern states all three days, with dust particles lingering in the North…
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NIMET PREDICTS 3-DAY DUST HAZE & SUNNY BLAST ACROSS NIGERIA
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecasts a mix of dust haze and sunshine blanketing the country from Saturday to Monday slight haze hits northern states like Borno, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara and Sokoto first, escalating to moderate (2-5km visibility) in Kano, Katsina, Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, Jigawa and Borno by Sunday. Central zones stay sunny with cloudy…
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NIMET FORECASTS SUNNY SKIES WITH DUST HAZE & ISOLATED RAIN ACROSS NIGERIA
From Friday to Sunday, expect sunshine dominating nationwide, but watch for moderate dust haze (visibility 2-5km) in Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, Niger, and FCT on Friday, easing to slight haze in northern/central states Saturday. Southern regions see cloudy mornings with isolated thunderstorms/light rains Friday/Saturday in Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Imo, Abia, Ondo, Oyo, Ogun,…
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WORLD BANK TO INVEST $500M IN GOMBE’S IRRIGATION PROJECT TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE
The World Bank plans to invest in Gombe State’s irrigation system as part of the $500 million Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project, aiming to strengthen food security, water management, and climate resilience. Chakib Jenane, the Bank’s Regional Director for Sustainable Development in Western and Central Africa, emphasized the commitment following a visit…
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GERMAN CHANCELLOR MERZ FACES BACKLASH FOR BELÉM REMARKS, URGED TO APOLOGIZE
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked outrage after making disparaging comments about Belém, host city of the UN Climate Conference in Brazil. After attending COP30, Merz told journalists none wanted to stay in Belém, calling Germany “one of the most beautiful countries” and implying Belém lacked appeal. His remarks drew sharp criticism from Brazilian President…
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NIGERIA DOUBLES DOWN ON GREEN ECONOMY TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE
Tenioye Majekodunmi, Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), says Nigeria is ramping up efforts to advance the green economy as a key strategy to mitigate climate change. Speaking at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil, she emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to environmental sustainability through renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and waste…
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COP30 DELEGATES CALL FOR SUSTAINABLE COOLING AND AI TO TACKLE CLIMATE CRISIS
At the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), delegates urgently urged for widespread adoption of sustainable cooling solutions and strategic use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to combat the escalating climate emergency. AI is already aiding farmers with drought prediction and crop management, though concerns rise over the environmental costs of training large models and powering…
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COP30 URGES GLOBAL UNITY TO ACCELERATE CLIMATE ACTION IN THE AMAZON
Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change, has called on countries at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, to reach consensus on all critical issues. In a statement, Stiell emphasized the importance of being fully ready for climate cooperation and speeding up the implementation of the Paris Agreement across…
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GATES FOUNDATION COMMITS $1.4 BILLION TO HELP SMALLHOLDER FARMERS ADAPT TO CLIMATE CHANGE
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a $1.4 billion, four-year investment to support smallholder farmers across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia in adapting to climate change. The announcement was made at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil. This funding will provide innovative tools such as AI-powered weather forecasts, digital advisory…
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FG TARGETS CLIMATE-RESILIENT CROPS TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY
The Federal Government is stepping up efforts to increase sustainable crop yields by focusing on climate-resilient and disease-tolerant crops that can withstand pests, diseases, and extreme weather. Minister of State for Agriculture, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, outlined these commitments at the 47th National Council on Agricultural and Food Security meeting in Kaduna, themed “Food Sovereignty and…
