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NiMet to Leverage AI for Weather Forecasting

By Ada Nkong The DG Nigerian Meteorological Agency,Prof. Charles Anosike says NiMet Is Committed to Leveraging AI-Powered Weather Forecasting to Strengthen Weather and Climate Information for Farmers . He made this known when the Agricultural Innovation Mechanism for Scale (AIM for Scale) team, led by Imara Salas, Director, AIM for Scale Secretariat, and Mohammad Farrae,… Continue reading NiMet to Leverage AI for Weather Forecasting

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Meteorology: Nigeria,Morocco Move to Strengthen Collaboration

By Ada Nkong The Director General Nigeria Meteorological Agency, Prof Charles Anosike and his Moroccan counterpart Mohammed Dhkissi have dialogued on how to build on the existing relationship between the two countries in terms of meteorology. At the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations Systematic Observation Financing Facility (SOFF) workshop for Peer Advisors and Implementing… Continue reading Meteorology: Nigeria,Morocco Move to Strengthen Collaboration

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Nigeria’s Mahmoud Ben-Tukur Re-Elected into ICAO Council in Montreal, Canada

By Ada Nkong Nigeria has been re-elected into Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) at the ongoing 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal, Canada with Nigeria’s candidate, Engr. Mahmoud Ben-Tukur, emerging victorious in a keenly contested election involving 11 other African nations. A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood, Special… Continue reading Nigeria’s Mahmoud Ben-Tukur Re-Elected into ICAO Council in Montreal, Canada

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FAAN Goes Cashless

By Ada Nkong The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria says from September 29 2025, payments at all its revenue points across the country will be cashless. A statement made available to our correspondent says FAAN in partnership with Paystack, will roll-out OPERATION GO CASHLESS, a cashless contactless payment solution across all airports beginning with Murtala… Continue reading FAAN Goes Cashless

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NAMA Advocates NASS Intervention  on 50% Revenue Deduction,Seeks Financial Autonomy

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has appealed to the National Assembly, to end the 50% revenue deduction and enable it to attain financial autonomy. A statement signed by Dr. Abdullahi Musa, Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection says the Managing Director of NAMA, Engr Farouk Umar who made this plea in… Continue reading NAMA Advocates NASS Intervention  on 50% Revenue Deduction,Seeks Financial Autonomy

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Nigeria’s Strong Economy and Population Good for Business– Kana

As a fallout of the visit of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo's visit to China, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) , paid a courtesy call to the Minister in Abuja. Receiving the delegation,Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ibrahim Abubakar Kana  stated that  Nigeria's strong economy… Continue reading Nigeria’s Strong Economy and Population Good for Business– Kana

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Timely Communication of Climate and Weather Predictions, Support Sustainable Socio-Economic Development -Anosike

By Ada Nkong Prof Charles Anosike DG/CEO NiMet (second Left) in a group picture at the Investor Roundtable meeting of the ISSB The Director General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency has emphasized the role of weather and climate reporting in Socio-Economic Development. The DG made the assertion during investors roundtable meeting organized by the Nigerian Exchange Group… Continue reading Timely Communication of Climate and Weather Predictions, Support Sustainable Socio-Economic Development -Anosike

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Air Peace Port-Harcourt Incident: Crew Members Test Positive for Alcohol, Cannabis -NSIB

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says some crew members aboard  the Boeing 737-524 aircraft, with nationality and registration marks 5N-BQQ, operated by Air Peace Limited 9128209331 which was involved in a serious incident that occurred on 13 July 2025 at Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Omagwa, Port Harcourt, Rivers State have… Continue reading Air Peace Port-Harcourt Incident: Crew Members Test Positive for Alcohol, Cannabis -NSIB

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NiMet Restates Commitment to Reliable Climate Data for Nation Building

By Ada Nkong L-R Prof. Charles Anosike DG/CEO NiMet, Mr John Briggs Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr. Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien Board Member (African Rep) International Sustainability Standards Board,Neil Stewart Director of Corporate Outreach, the IFRS Foundation The Director General NiMet and Nigeria's Permanent Representative to WMO, Prof. Anosike has reaffirmed NiMet’s commitment to ensuring access to… Continue reading NiMet Restates Commitment to Reliable Climate Data for Nation Building