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NiMet Hosts Stakeholders’ Engagement Ahead of 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction

By Ada Nkong In fulfillment of its statutory mandate, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has produced the draft 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) and convened a Stakeholders’ Meeting to validate the document and enrich sector-specific advisories through co-creation and co-production. A statement made available to our correspondent says the meeting brought together stakeholders from the… Continue reading NiMet Hosts Stakeholders’ Engagement Ahead of 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction

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NiMet DG Bags Public Service Excellence Award

By Ada Nkong The Director General Nigeria Meteorological Agency,NiMet,  Prof. Charles Anosike has  received the Businessday award of Excellence for public service. He recieved the award at the 7th edition of the BusinessDay lecture held on Dec 3, 2025 in Abuja. The BusinessDay Awards celebrate public sector leaders who strengthen governance, improve institutional performance, and… Continue reading NiMet DG Bags Public Service Excellence Award

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NiMET Innovates in Aviation Sector, Deploys Electric Vehicles to Major Airports

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has enhanced its operations with the deployment of  electric vehicles (EVs) for airside operations across Nigeria’s five international airports — Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, and Enugu. This deployment of EVs is the first in the nation’s aviation sector, positioning NiMet at the forefront of environmental transformation… Continue reading NiMET Innovates in Aviation Sector, Deploys Electric Vehicles to Major Airports

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Anosike Honoured Among Nigeria’s Top 100 Environmental and Sustainability Professionals

By Ada Nkong The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike,has bagged Nigeria's Top 100 Environmental and Sustainability Professionals Award by Environment Africa Magazine. The DG was who was represented at the event by Mrs. Glory Onyegbule, Director of Applied Meteorological Services  was given a double honour and also… Continue reading Anosike Honoured Among Nigeria’s Top 100 Environmental and Sustainability Professionals

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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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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

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NiMet to Establish Weather Station at Adamawa State University

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has disclosed plans to establish a functional weather station at the Adamawa State University. This is in a bid to deepen its partnership with Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi, in areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing early warning systems and climate resilience across Adamawa State. The… Continue reading NiMet to Establish Weather Station at Adamawa State University

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Weather Forecast : NiMet Tasks Journalists On Prompt, Professional Reportage

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Meteorological agency NiMet has tasked journalists on timely and efficient reportage of climate and weather advisories.The director general NiMet, Prof Charles Anosike gave the charge Tuesday at a media dialogue in Abuja. The media dialogue with the theme 'Weather and Climate Reporting for Safety of Lives' organized by NiMet in… Continue reading Weather Forecast : NiMet Tasks Journalists On Prompt, Professional Reportage