Category: Weather
-
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…
-
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…
-
TYPHOON KALMAEGI DEVASTATES PHILIPPINES WITH FLOODING, KILLS OVER 40
Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally called Tino, hammered the Philippines on November 4, 2025, causing severe flooding that submerged homes up to their roofs, swept away cars, and displaced nearly 60,000 people. The Office of Civil Defence reported at least 40 deaths mainly in the Central Visayas region, with victims drowned, struck by falling trees, or electrocuted.…
-
NIGERIAN METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY (NiMet) WARNS OF DUST HAZE AND THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS NIGERIA
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast dust haze and isolated thunderstorms in many parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday. Citizens are advised to stay alert and take appropriate safety precautions. NiMet predicts slight dust haze over Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, and parts of Kaduna States on Monday, with sunny skies expected…
-
AFRICAN STAKEHOLDERS UNITE FOR URGENT CLIMATE ACTION AHEAD OF COP30
Ahead of the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, African stakeholders have adopted a powerful seven-point communiqué calling for urgent, coordinated climate action that balances ambition with Africa’s development needs. The statement, released by the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), emphasizes the importance of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as practical roadmaps…
-
WHO AND PARTNERS URGE URGENT CLIMATE ACTION TO GUARD GLOBAL HEALTH: 2025 LANCET COUNTDOWN REPORT SOUNDS ALARM
The World Health Organization (WHO) and global allies warn world leaders that neglecting climate adaptation is already costing millions of lives, straining economies, and damaging ecosystems, according to the 2025 Lancet Countdown report released ahead of COP30. Titled “Running on Empty”, the report highlights 12 out of 20 key health risk indicators reaching record highs…
-
NIMET FORECASTS MIX OF DUST, RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS NIGERIA, URGES CAUTION
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting varied conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday. Northern states like Borno, Zamfara, Kaduna North, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina will experience slight dust haze with good visibility on Monday. Afternoon thunderstorms and light rains are expected in Taraba and Adamawa. Central regions…
-
NIMET UNIONS SUSPEND STRIKE AFTER TALKS WITH AVIATION MINISTER
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) unions have called off their planned strike, originally set to begin at midnight Wednesday, following constructive talks with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. The decision came after a productive meeting where staff welfare issues were deeply discussed and promising resolutions reached. Resolutions included immediate payment of…
-
NIMET FORECASTS SUNNY MORNINGS AND AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS NIGERIA THIS WEEK
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a mix of sunny skies and isolated thunderstorms from Wednesday to Friday. The northern region will enjoy sunny mornings, while the central and southern regions can expect clouds and afternoon thunderstorms with moderate rains. Morning thunderstorms with light rains are likely over southern states like Edo, Ogun, Ebonyi,…
-
OGUN STATE ISSUES FLOOD ALERT: RESIDENTS IN RIVERBANK AND WETLAND AREAS URGED TO PREPARE
The Ogun State Government is warning residents living along the Ogun River and in wetland areas to brace for potential flooding from October 20 to November 3 due to expected overflow. Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya, shared the alert in Abeokuta, highlighting areas like Akute, Alagbole, Isheri, and parts of Abeokuta including Lafenwa and…
