The Nigerian meteorological agency NiMet has predicted severe thunderstorms with likelihood of strong winds and moderate rains in parts of Yobe, Borno, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Gombe, Bauchi,Jigawa, Kano, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Plateau, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, In its latest advisory, the agency says strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms… Continue reading NiMet predicts strong winds in 16 states, urges precautions
Category: Aviation
NCAA Confirms Safety of Passengers in Asaba  Emergency Landing, Grounds Aircraft
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says all passengers aboard  a privately operated aircraft that had an emergency landing in the vicinity of Asaba, Delta State, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 are safe. In a preliminary report, the authority says available information indicates that the aircraft conducted a missed approach at approximately 0743 local time… Continue reading NCAA Confirms Safety of Passengers in Asaba  Emergency Landing, Grounds Aircraft
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NiMet DG Anosike, Singaporean Counterpart Dialogue to Strengthen Meteorological Research
The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, met with his counterpart, KOH LI-NA, Director-General of the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS), to discuss areas of mutual interest and collaboration. The meeting took place on Thursday, May 21, 2026, on the sidelines of Ecosperity Week 2026 in Singapore. While acknowledging… Continue reading NiMet DG Anosike, Singaporean Counterpart Dialogue to Strengthen Meteorological Research
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NiMet, CBN Sign Landmark MOU on Data Sharing
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), led by its Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Charles Anosike, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on data sharing at the CBN Head Office in Abuja, on Wednesday. Speaking at the event, Prof. Charles Anosike underscored the relevance of integrating… Continue reading NiMet, CBN Sign Landmark MOU on Data Sharing
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JET A1 SHORTAGE: PUTS PASSENGER SAFETY AT RISK AS CREW FATIGUE MOUNTS, NAAPE WARNS
Ada Nkong The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, NAAPE, have warned that prolonged supply disruptions of Jet A1 fuel pose serious risks to flight safety, airline sustainability, and workforce stability across the country’s aviation industry. In a statement issued on Sunday by NAAPE President, Captain Bunmi Gindeh, he described the situation as a… Continue reading JET A1 SHORTAGE: PUTS PASSENGER SAFETY AT RISK AS CREW FATIGUE MOUNTS, NAAPE WARNS
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Aviation Fuel Crisis:FG Dialogue With Aviation Fuel Marketers Inconclusive
......... focal persons appointed to Continue Talks After 48 hours of dialogue to resolve the aviation fuel crisis with President Tinubu granting a 30 percent discount on debts owed by airlines, the airline operators have hinted at a likely increase in airfares to sustain operations. Addressing journalists after a closed door meeting that lasted four… Continue reading Aviation Fuel Crisis:FG Dialogue With Aviation Fuel Marketers Inconclusive
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NiMet DG Calls for Private Sector Involvement in Meteorology
By Ada Nkong As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate World Meteorological Day, the Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has called on the private sector to invest in meteorological infrastructure to boost weather forecasting and climate monitoring. Speaking in Abuja at the celebration of World Meteorological Day,… Continue reading NiMet DG Calls for Private Sector Involvement in Meteorology
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NiMet Launches Strategic Plan For 2026 – 2030
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has unveiled its Strategic Plan 2026–2030, a major milestone in its drive to strengthen performance, service delivery and climate resilience across Nigeria. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, the Director-General/CEO and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative with the World Meteorological Organization, Professor Charles Anosike, said that the new plan reflects NiMet’s long-standing… Continue reading NiMet Launches Strategic Plan For 2026 – 2030
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FG Says No Going Back on FAAN Cashless Policy at Airports(video)
By Ada Nkong The federal government says there is no going back on the FAAN Cashless policy for payments at the toll gate and other revenue points in the airports.Minister of aviation and aerospace development Festus Keyamo (SAN) said this while addressing journalists after observation and monitoring of activities at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport… Continue reading FG Says No Going Back on FAAN Cashless Policy at Airports(video)
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