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- Nigerian Meteorological Agency Issues Three Day Nationwide Forecast Warning of Intense Thunderstorms and Rising Thermal Discomfort
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
NiMet has predicted a mix of sunny skies and moderate rainfall across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday. The agency cautioned the public to prepare for strong winds, high temperatur...
- Climate Crisis in Nigeria: Waning Harmattan Season Triggers Regional Food Insecurity and Health Concerns
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
The significantly reduced intensity of the harmattan season in Nigeria has sparked warnings from climate experts regarding long-term food security and agricultural productivity. Wh...
- NiMet and AIM for Scale Partner to Revolutionize Nigerian Agriculture via AI-Driven Weather Forecasting
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has signed a strategic pact with AIM for Scale to provide smallholder farmers with AI-powered climate data. Supported by the Gates Foundation, th...
- NEMA Reports 75% Drop in Flood Fatalities for 2025; Sets Mitigation Strategy for 2026 Season
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Africa
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has announced a significant decrease in flood-related deaths, reporting 241 fatalities in 2025 compared to over 1,000 in 2024. Durin...
- NiMet Issues Three-Day High-Alert Weather Forecast Predicting Intense Thunderstorms and Rainfall Across Nigeria
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released a comprehensive three-day outlook for April 1–3, 2026, forecasting widespread thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across the...
- Rex Insurance and NiMet Launch Data Driven Weather Index to Shield Smallholder Nigerian Farmers
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Africa
Rex Insurance has entered a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency to provide weather index insurance for smallholder farmers facing climate risks. The initi...
- McEnies Global Partners With UK Met Office to Bolster Nigeria’s Climate-Resilient Health Early Warning Systems
Published: Mar 16, 2026
Section: Africa
McEnies Global Communications is spearheading the WISER Health project in Nigeria to integrate meteorological data into public health planning for better disease prevention. Suppor...
- Nigeria Launches WISER Health Workshop to Develop Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems for Climate-Resilient Healthcare
Published: Mar 6, 2026
Section: Africa
National agencies, including NiMet, NEMA, and the Federal Ministry of Health, have convened in Lagos for the 2026 WISER Health Workshop. This initiative aims to fulfill Nigeria’s N...