Category: Weather
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HEAVY RAIN STALLS NYANYA–KEFFI EXPRESSWAY, CAUSES GRIDLOCK
Torrential downpour in Abuja wreaks havoc on the Nyanya–Keffi route, slowing traffic and testing drivers’ patience. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed major traffic congestion along the Kugbo–Nyanya axis in Abuja after heavy rainfall damaged parts of the newly built Kugbo Bus Terminal. FRSC Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, said the incident led to…
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CLIMATE-SMART AGRIC PLAN COULD CREATE 20,000 JOBS IN ANAMBRA
Stakeholders say bamboo farming and climate-smart agriculture could unlock jobs, boost revenue and transform rural communities in Anambra. Stakeholders in Anambra State say effective implementation of climate-smart agriculture and bamboo development could generate over 20,000 jobs for youths and significantly grow the state’s economy. The projection was made at a sensitisation programme in Nnewi organised…
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FLOOD DEATHS DROP SHARPLY AS NEMA CREDITS EARLY WARNINGS
Nigeria recorded a dramatic fall in flood fatalities in 2025 — and emergency managers say better forecasts and faster action made the difference. The National Emergency Management Agency says proactive mitigation strategies cut flood-related deaths to 241 in 2025, down from over 1,000 in 2024. Speaking in Abuja during an After-Action Review of climate disasters,…
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REX INSURANCE, NIMET LAUNCH WEATHER-BASED COVER FOR FARMERS
Smart insurance meets real-time weather data to shield smallholder farmers from climate risks. Rex Insurance Ltd. has teamed up with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency to roll out weather index insurance, protecting farmers against droughts, floods, and irregular rainfall. The scheme uses location-specific weather data to guide planting, crop management, and automatic payouts during extreme events.…
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DUST HAZE, STORMS TO SWEEP NIGERIA AS NiMET ISSUES 3-DAY WEATHER ALERT
Brace for hazy skies in the North and possible thunderstorms in the South as Nigeria faces three days of mixed weather conditions. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread dust haze and cloudy conditions across the country from Monday through Wednesday, with reduced visibility expected in several northern states. According to NiMet, northern Nigeria…
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NIMET FORECAST: 3 DAYS OF DUST HAZE & THUNDERSTORMS FROM THURSDAY
Brace for hazy skies and sudden showers! Abuja, Jan. 21, 2026 – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned of dust haze and thunderstorms across Nigeria from Thursday to Saturday. Northern states like Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kano, Bauchi, Gombe, Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, and Taraba will experience sunny and hazy skies, while slight dust haze may…
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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…
