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  • NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorms in southern region

    NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorms in southern region

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three-day thunderstorms in the southern region of the country between Wednesday and Friday this week.

    Some of the states in the regions forecasted to witness thunderstorms are Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Rivers States.

    In the weekly weather forecast for this week, the Agency forecasted prospects of thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River and Rivers states during the morning hours on Wednesday.

    The forecast read, “Later in the afternoon/evening periods on Wednesday, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Imo, Abia, Anambra, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Lagos and Bayelsa states.

    The forecast for Thursday and Friday for the Southern region reads, “On Thursday, sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Imo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Edo, Ondo, Delta, Lagos, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Rivers states during the afternoon/evening hours.

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    “On Friday, increased cloudiness with intervals of sunshine is anticipated over the region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Oyo, Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Imo, Abia, Ekiti, Rivers, Bayelsa Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states in the afternoon/evening period.”

    The Agency however cautioned that temperatures are expected to be on the increase which may lead to thermal discomfort during the forecast period.

    It advised the public to wear breathable clothing and stay in a well-ventilated environment.

    It added that the public should stay hydrated and warned that people with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather conditions. 

  • Early rain: NiMet warns farmers against planting, drinking rainwater

    Early rain: NiMet warns farmers against planting, drinking rainwater

    The rain may have fallen unusually early in some parts of the country this year, but farmers need not rely on it for planting for the season yet, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned.

    The agency brands it pseudo rain and says it could be harmful to human health if consumed.

    Parts of Lagos and Ogun states experienced a heavy rainfall last week.

    Contacted on the development, the Director of Weather Services at NiMet, Prof. Vincent Weli, said the rain might not last beyond two weeks.

    “Farmers are discouraged from planting at this season because the rainfall currently experienced in some parts of the country is called pseudo-rain season.

    “It is deceptive rain and it could lead to loss of crops,” Prof Weli said on the phone.

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    “Farmers should wait, because we are still going to have a dry spell. The rains will not last more than two weeks and then dry spell will set in.

    “People in areas where rains are currently falling are advised against consuming the water, because it could be very harmful to their health.”

    He also dispelled the fear that the rains could lead to floods in some parts of the country.

    “There cannot be any issue of flood right now, because the surface is still very dry.”

    He said “Rains have not stopped falling in places like the South-South region since last year. Some people have witnessed rainfall already this year and it is due to the fact that the climate is changing, as you know already.

    “However, the rains would not last more than two weeks.”

    He said NiMet’s Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) for 2026 would be released on February 10.

    The SCP details weather patterns and how various sectors and local government areas would be affected from February to December.

    He said the document would aid planning and possibly prevent losses.

  • NiMet opens AI team for weather predictions

    NiMet opens AI team for weather predictions

    The Director-General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has inaugurated the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Integration Team of the Agency to boost weather predictions.

    The DG explained that the team was set up as part of the Agency’s drive to strengthen innovation, digital transformation, and service delivery in meteorological and climate services.

    The agency also said it has concluded a comprehensive review of its Conditions of Service, as part of measures to align its human resource framework with contemporary public service standards and its evolving operational mandate.

    Prof. Anosike said the inauguration of the team was in line with NiMet’s commitment to complement decades of physics-based forecasting with emerging AI-driven approaches, adding that it also aligns with the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda and the ongoing modernization of meteorological services in Nigeria.

    The team is tasked with identifying opportunities, standards, and best practices for the application of artificial intelligence in meteorology, and with driving the integration of AI-based tools into NiMet’s operational forecasting systems.

    The initiative is expected to enhance the speed, accuracy, and accessibility of weather predictions through hybrid AI–traditional forecasting models.

    Prof. Anosike explained that building internal AI capacity was critical to sustaining NiMet’s leadership in technological innovation among government agencies, while ensuring that emerging technologies are responsibly deployed to support aviation safety, agriculture, disaster risk reduction, and national development.

    Members of the AI Research and Integration Team were drawn from the various units in the agency.

    According to a statement by the Director of Human Resources Management and Administration of NiMet, Dr. Nasir Sani, the staff condition of the service review process was driven by collaboration between NiMet’s Management and the recognised staff unions.

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    Dr. Sani noted that through sustained dialogue, extensive consultations, and mutual understanding, both parties worked collectively to produce a revised Conditions of Service that addresses critical issues of staff welfare, career progression, professionalism, and institutional efficiency, while supporting the Agency’s core mandate of delivering timely and accurate weather and climate services.

    He stated: “With the backing of the current administration, the review was diligently advanced through the appropriate channels and has now received the necessary approvals from relevant oversight authorities.

    “These include clearance from the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), among other statutory bodies, thereby formally validating and operationalising the revised Conditions of Service for NiMet staff.

    “The updated framework introduces clearer guidelines on appointments, promotions, career progression, and disciplinary procedures, while also improving provisions on staff welfare, leave entitlements, and work–life balance. It further standardised procedures to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability, and aligns fully with Federal Civil Service rules and best practices”.

    He further explained that beyond policy alignment, the revised Conditions of Service are expected to enhance staff motivation and morale, thereby improving productivity and more efficient service delivery across the Agency.

    “The review underscores NiMet’s commitment to creating a conducive work environment, strengthening human capital development, and equipping its workforce to deliver weather and climate information that is critical to national development and safety”.

    The Management encouraged all staff to familiarise themselves with the revised Conditions of Service, noting that it serves as a comprehensive guide to their rights, responsibilities, and career development within the Agency.

    The Agency reaffirmed its commitment to continuous institutional reforms aimed at promoting efficiency, staff welfare, and excellence in service delivery as part of its broader mission to support Nigeria’s socio-economic development through reliable and timely meteorological services.

  • NiMet approves reviewed conditions of service for staff

    NiMet approves reviewed conditions of service for staff

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has concluded a comprehensive review of its conditions of service, as part of measures to align its human resource framework with contemporary public service standards and its evolving operational mandate.

    According to a statement by the Director of Human Resources Management and Administration of NiMet, Dr. Nasir Sani, the review process was driven by collaboration between NiMet’s Management and the recognised staff unions.

    Dr. Sani noted that through sustained dialogue, extensive consultations, and mutual understanding, both parties worked collectively to produce a revised Conditions of Service that addresses critical issues of staff welfare, career progression, professionalism, and institutional efficiency, while supporting the Agency’s core mandate of delivering timely and accurate weather and climate services.

    He stated, “With the backing of the current administration, the review was diligently advanced through the appropriate channels and has now received the necessary approvals from relevant oversight authorities.

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    “These include clearance from the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), among other statutory bodies, thereby formally validating and operationalising the revised Conditions of Service for NiMet staff.

    “The updated framework introduces clearer guidelines on appointments, promotions, career progression, and disciplinary procedures, while also improving provisions on staff welfare, leave entitlements, and work–life balance. It further standardised procedures to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability, and aligns fully with Federal Civil Service rules and best practices.

    He further explained that beyond policy alignment, the revised Conditions of Service are expected to enhance staff motivation and morale, thereby improving productivity and more efficient service delivery across the Agency.

    “The review underscores NiMet’s commitment to creating a conducive work environment, strengthening human capital development, and equipping its workforce to deliver weather and climate information that is critical to national development and safety.

    The Management encouraged all staff to familiarise themselves with the revised Conditions of Service, noting that it serves as a comprehensive guide to their rights, responsibilities, and career development within the Agency.

    The Agency reaffirmed its commitment to continuous institutional reforms aimed at promoting efficiency, staff welfare, and excellence in service delivery as part of its broader mission to support Nigeria’s socio-economic development through reliable and timely meteorological services.

  • NiMet inaugurates AI research team to boost weather predictions

    NiMet inaugurates AI research team to boost weather predictions

    The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has inaugurated the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Integration Team of the Agency to boost weather predictions.

    The DG explained that the team was set up as part of the Agency’s drive to strengthen innovation, digital transformation, and service delivery in meteorological and climate services.

    Prof. Anosike said that the inauguration of the team was in line with NiMet’s commitment to complement decades of physics-based forecasting with emerging AI-driven approaches, adding that it also aligns with the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda and the ongoing modernization of meteorological services in Nigeria.

    Read Also: ‎NiMet forecasts 3-day dust haze, sunshine

    The team is tasked with identifying opportunities, standards, and best practices for the application of artificial intelligence in meteorology and with driving the integration of AI-based tools into NiMet’s operational forecasting systems.

    The initiative is expected to enhance the speed, accuracy, and accessibility of weather predictions through hybrid AI–traditional forecasting models.

    Prof. Anosike explained that building internal AI capacity was critical to sustaining NiMet’s leadership in technological innovation among government agencies, while ensuring that emerging technologies are responsibly deployed to support aviation safety, agriculture, disaster risk reduction, and national development.

    Members of the AI Research and Integration Team were drawn from the various units in the agency.

  • ‎NiMet forecasts 3-day dust haze, sunshine

    ‎NiMet forecasts 3-day dust haze, sunshine

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and sunshine from Saturday to Monday across the country.

    ‎NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja envisaged slight dust haze  over parts of Borno, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara and Sokoto States on Saturday.

    ‎It predicted the remaining parts of the North to be sunny throughout the forecast period.

    ‎”For the central region, sunny skies with few cloud patches are anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period.

    ‎”Sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the southern region,” it said

    ‎It predicted prospects of isolated thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Abia, Imo, Anambra, Edo, Ekiti, Oyo, Ondo, Osun, Ogun, Lagos, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers and Akwa Ibom States later in the day.

    ‎According to the forecast, moderate dust haze with visibility values between 2km to 5km is anticipated over parts of Kano, Katsina, Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, Jigawa and Borno States on Sunday.

    ‎The agency envisaged the remaining parts of the North  to be sunny and hazy throughout the forecast period.

    ‎”For the central region, sunny skies with a few patches of clouds are expected over the region during the forecast period.

    ‎”Cloudy skies with sunny intervals are anticipated over the southern region during morning hours. Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated over parts of Bayelsa, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Rivers and Cross Rivers States,” it said.

    ‎The agency predicted ‎slight dust haze over the entire region throughout the forecast period.
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    ‎It anticipated sunny skies in the central region with a few patches of clouds over the region throughout the forecast period.

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    NiMet predicted cloudy skies with sunny intervals  over the southern region in the morning hours.
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    ‎It predicted isolated thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Ondo, Edo, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers States later in the day.
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    ‎”Driving under rain should be with caution. ‎Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.
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    ‎” Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng. Dust particles are in suspension over the Northern region; the public should take necessary precaution.
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    ‎”People with Asthmatic health condition and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather condition,” it said.

    (NAN)

  • NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, cloudiness

    NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, cloudiness

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a sunny and cloudy atmosphere from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

    ‎The NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, envisaged sunny skies  over the northern region throughout the forecast period.

    ‎According to MiMet, sunny skies with a few patches of clouds are anticipated over the central region throughout the forecast period.

    ‎The agency anticipated sunny skies in the southern region with patches of clouds  over the region.

    ‎It forecasts prospects of isolated ‎thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo, Delta, Ondo, Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Imo, Abia and Osun States later in the day.

    ‎” For Tuesday, sunny skies are anticipated over the northern region throughout the forecast period and sunny skies with a few patches of clouds  over the central region during the forecast period.

    ‎”Sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the southern region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms.

    ‎” Light rains are anticipated over parts of Abia, Edo, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Bayelsa States during the afternoon or evening hours of the day,” it said.

    ‎The agency envisaged a sunny and hazy atmosphere on Wednesday over parts of Jigawa, Yobe and Borno States of the northern region with the rest of the region to be sunny throughout the forecast period.

    It also anticipated light rains over parts of Anambra, Oyo, Edo, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Bayelsa States later in the day.

    ‎” Driving under rain should be with caution. Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

    ‎” Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website (www.nimet.gov.ng),” it said.

    (NAN)

  • Two years on: If all govt agencies were NIMET

    Two years on: If all govt agencies were NIMET

    By Bonaventure Phillips Melah

      According to Dale Carnegie- “Leadership is not about a title or a designation but impact, influence and inspiration.”

      In order to initiate and implement policies and programmes for the wellbeing of citizens, governments across the world, create institutions and agencies, each with defined functions or roles. What is needed therefore, is for each arm of government, every institution, agency and department, every man or woman elected or appointed into leadership position, to make their own positive contribution into the collective social contract basket, so that the people can have meaningful life.

      The problem however, is that over the years, many ministries, departments and agencies, at both the federal, state and local government levels, as well as individual leaders, have failed to measure up to the expectations of the people, due largely, to lack of vision, and at other times, absence of political will, to take necessary decisions and as when due. Thankfully, there are some that are delivering topnotch services to the people; and that is where leadership comes in.

      Professor Charles Anosike was appointed Director General/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) about two years ago, precisely, in December 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, with a clear mandate to reposition the organization, in line with the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

      When he assumed office, Anosike was confronted with several institutional challenges including lack of leadership drive, slow and ineffective migration to modern technologies and a demoralized workforce that were denied series of entitlements and claims and therefore rightly agitative.

      Undaunted, Prof. Anosike had combined several ‘Cs’ of leadership- including competence, Courage, Consistency, Commitment, Character, Communication and Clarity to chart a new route of goal-setting and achievements for the organization. Leveraging digital innovations and forging strategic partnerships with local and international institutions, he has closed critical gaps and achieved remarkable milestones for the organization, so much so that, NiMet is currently rated among Grade-A performing agencies in the country.

      In addition, Anosike has held firm, a twin-chain that include drawing inspiration from President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda that hammers on providing best quality service to the people and submission to the strict supervisory approach of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo, SAN, who does not brood indolence and would not suffer non-compliance to highest operational standards.

      The result is that NiMet has witnessed series of transformations that have ensured Nigeria’s weather services are more accurate, reliable, and impactful than ever before. The agency actively works with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and other partners to improve communication of climate information to the public.

      The agency has also been playing crucial role in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by providing essential data to combat desertification and restore land affected by drought, thereby establishing itself as an authority with clear understanding that its responsibilities go beyond daily weather reports, but include long-term climate and environmental protection.

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      Several partnerships have been entered into with sister government agencies, universities and research institutions within Nigeria and across the world. According to Prof. Anosike, these collaborations are vital in building a climate-resilient society and mitigating the impact of extreme weather.

      One of the most significant milestones of NiMet under Anosike is digitalization of operations. The agency has replaced its traditional manual flight folder system with an electronic flight folder also known as e-flight folder.

      This cutting-edge tool provides virtual access to a comprehensive suite of flight briefing applications, including weather reports, to pilots and airlines, thereby facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing safety protocols.

      For a better application of the envelop, NiMet in January 2025, conducted a two-day training exercise for airline operators on the e-flight folder app, a web-based tool that facilitates seamless interaction between airlines and NiMet, ensuring efficient management and delivery of flight folders electronically.

      With the knowledge acquired therefrom, both scheduled and non-scheduled flights can now be submitted and retrieved with remarkable ease. The system also incorporates user-friendly feedback mechanisms, allowing pilots and operators to share their experiences for continuous improvement.

      NiMet currently has a world-class weather presentation infrastructure which Anosike’s management upgraded to 4K resolution. The transformative initiative was achieved in partnership with global technology leader Chyron. The cutting-edge facility plays pivotal role in NiMet’s current weather presentation capabilities and therefore a critical milestone in the agency’s commitment to delivering world-class meteorological services.

      The agency has also completed full audit of dilapidated infrastructures and ill-conceived projects as well as unveiled the Aeronautical Meteorology Bulletin, a groundbreaking publication designed to promote a deeper understanding of meteorology in the aviation industry. The bulletin aims to empower airlines, pilots, air traffic controllers, and ground services to anticipate and manage weather-related challenges more effectively.

      Another area of pride for NiMet is the agency’s flagship product, the Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), a vital early warning tool for farmers, livestock practitioners, and other sectors of the economy as well as the implementation of a co-production process, engaging relevant stakeholders in weather-sensitive sectors to craft informed, user-tailored weather forecasts. These forecasts are translated into Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and Pidgin to enhance uptake and facilitate better planning and climate-smart decision-making.

      The agency also successfully launched a centralised Secure Aviation Data Information Service (SADIS) Application Programming Interface (API) platform aimed at boosting Aviation safety efficiency in Nigeria. It was part of the overall modernisation of the country’s aviation weather services with Nigeria becoming a trailblazer in Africa.

      The SADIS API, operated by the United Kingdom Met Office under the supervision of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), grants programmatic access to the World Area Forecast System (WAFS) datasets alongside other vital meteorological information.

      Not long ago, NiMet took a major step toward sustainable innovation with the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) for airside operations across Nigeria’s five international airports — Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, and Enugu. The development marked the first deployment of EVs in the nation’s aviation sector, positioning NiMet at the forefront of environmental transformation and operational efficiency which aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on clean energy and climate resilience. The vehicles are capable of covering up to 200 kilometers on a single charge and are supported by dedicated charging stations at each airport.

      Furthermore, NiMet and other stakeholders in the aviation industry concluded nationwide Quality Management System (QMS) Engagement across major airports as part of efforts to strengthen service delivery, improve aviation safety, and sustain its ISO 9001:2015 certification for aeronautical meteorological services.

      In its quest to enhance and strengthen operational efficiency, accountability and strategic alignment across the agency, Prof. Anosike-led NiMet commenced internal transformation process with the introduction of the Balanced Scorecard Performance Management System to improve service delivery. At a meeting with management, Prof. Anosike said the Balanced Scorecard Performance Management System, is one of the global management tools organizations use to translate strategy into performance and noted the rising importance of intangible assets such as intellectual property, human resources, data, innovation, and brand reputation in today’s knowledge-driven economy.

      Recognising the strategic importance of synergy with other organisations and stakeholders to achieve set goals, NiMet has entered into series of partnership deals, a few of which include a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), meant to drive climate-resilient agriculture across the continent.

      Also, NiMet, Sahel, IRI and Gates Foundation launched ‘ENACTS Initiative’ to strengthen access to climate data. The event held in Abuja under the Building Agricultural Systems Resilience in Nigeria Project financed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and featured a Project Review Workshop with stakeholders across agriculture, health, water resources, blue economy and disaster management, among others.

      NiMet was also part of an Investor Roundtable hosted by the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) to commemorate the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Preparers Readiness Programme and strengthen partnerships and networking for agencies with similar objectives.

      NiMet also entered into partnership with the Kingdom of Morocco on AI-Based Weather Forecast, Early Warning Systems at an event where Anosike and his Moroccan counterpart, Mohammed Dhkissi, pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation between the two institutions, particularly in the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven weather forecasting and early warning systems for enhanced climate resilience.

      To further bolster its ICT capacity aimed at greater efficiency, NiMet entered a strategic alliance with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) with Anosike saying the goal was to foster collaboration and explore strategic areas between the two key government institutions which aims to enhance the credibility of NiMet’s services.

      Simultaneously also, was the signing of MoU between NiMet Landmark University aimed at advancing meteorological research and deepening climate science education in Nigeria which seeks to enhance the collection and analysis of climate data and support initiatives that promote environmental resilience and sustainable national development.

      The above is even as a few days ago, the management of AKADEMIYA2063 paid a courtesy visit to Prof. Charles Anosike, to explore concrete areas of collaboration where the NiMet boss highlighted the agency’s priority to strengthen weather and climate services for national development and underscored the growing role of AI and big data analytics in enhancing NiMet’s operations while noting that NiMet already has staff with expertise in AI and machine learning who have developed models for data collection, analysis, and forecasting.

      While working tirelessly to reposition NiMet which has yielded remarkable results, Prof. Anosike’s management has taken several steps to improve the welfare of workers through prompt payment of the allowances and clams as well as settlement of inherited promotion entitlements, including outstanding minimum wage arrears owed to staff from 2019 to 2022.

      As severally testified by the workers and their Unions, NiMet under Anosike, has paid serious attention to capacity building of both management staff and the entire workforce with over 1,900 of them benefitting from several sponsored training and retraining programmes to keep them updated with modern trends, overall aim being to provide best quality service to the nation and Nigerians.

      The standing ovations being given to NiMet at several national and international gatherings as well as awards and accolades are part of the various testimonies of Anosike’s bold footprints at the agency.

      Within the past twenty-four months, Anosike has received several prestigious awards including “Best Federal MDA in Open Data Excellence” by Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2025 which also decorated him with the ‘Distinguished GovTech Trailblazer’s Award;’ ‘Aviation Sector CEO of the Year 2024;’ the 2025 ‘African Public Sector Leadership Impact Award’ for his transformational leadership, organized by the African Leadership Magazine at an event held in Casablanca, Morocco, where Anosike was honoured alongside other notable dignitaries including serving presidents of two African countries and the MD/CEO of First Bank of Nigeria Plc. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) also honoured Anosike with ‘Outstanding Mentorship Award.’

      Even with such inexhaustible list of achievements, Prof. Anosike, in his quest to further get NiMet to do more exploits for the benefit of Nigerian people as well as security of the nation, led a team of the agency’s management to a public hearing on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 with the aim of advancing reasons why the NiMet Act No. 29, 2022 should be amended.

      He said weather and climate have a direct and far-reaching impact on virtually every sector of the Nigerian economy – aviation, maritime, agriculture, construction, oil and gas, telecommunications, and disaster risk reduction, among others.

      According to him, although the NiMet Act was amended as recently as 2022 to strengthen the Agency’s legal and operational framework, the realities of implementation have revealed some gaps that hinder its full effectiveness. In particular, challenges remain in the areas of cost recovery, rulemaking, and compliance & enforcement.

      *Melah, a journalist, writes from Abuja.

    • ‎NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, cloudiness from Monday

      ‎NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, cloudiness from Monday

      The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

      ‎NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged sunny skies over the entire northern region throughout the forecast period on Monday.

      ‎It envisaged ‎sunny skies with patches of clouds over the entire central region.

      ‎”For the southern region, ‎cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is anticipated over the region with slim chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Cross River during the afternoon to evening hours,” it said

      ‎According to NiMet, dust haze is anticipated over Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Borno and Yobe  on Tuesday throughout the forecast period.

      ‎It anticipated sunny skies with cloud patches over the entire central region.

      ‎”For ‎southern region, ‎cloudy skies are expected over the region with slim prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of ‎Cross River during morning hours.

      ‎”Isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Delta, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River  later in the day,” it said.

      ‎The agency predicted dust haze over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Wednesday.

      ‎NiMet anticipated a sunny and hazy atmosphere over the entire central region.

      ‎”For the southern region, cloudy atmosphere are over the region in the morning hours.

      ‎”Later in the day,isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated over parts of Lagos, Ondo, Oyo, Osun,

      ‎Ogun, Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Rivers ” it said.

      ‎NiMet urged the public to drive under rain with caution and to take necessary precaution as ‎dust particles would be in suspension over the northern region.

      ‎NiMet advised the people with asthmatic health condition and other respiratory issues to be cautious of the present weather ‎condition.

      ‎”Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

      ‎’Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website. (www.nimet.gov.ng).

      (NAN)

    • NiMet predicts 3-day dust haze, rain from Monday

      NiMet predicts 3-day dust haze, rain from Monday

       The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted varying weather conditions, including dust haze and rainfall, across different parts of the country between Monday and Wednesday, urging residents to stay alert.

      In its weather outlook released Sunday in Abuja, NiMet projected slight dust haze with good visibility over Borno, Zamfara, northern Kaduna, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina States on Monday.

      The agency added that isolated thunderstorms with light rain were likely in parts of Taraba and Adamawa States during the afternoon or evening hours on Monday.

      NiMet forecast sunny skies with patches of clouds over the central region, with prospects of isolated thunderstorms and light rain in the FCT, Nasarawa, and Kogi States later in the day.

      “Cloudy conditions are expected in the southern region on Monday morning, with isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Cross River, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom States.

      “Later in the afternoon and evening, thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are anticipated in Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Ondo, Osun, Lagos, Ekiti, Ogun, Edo, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom States.

      “On Tuesday, NiMet forecast continued slight dust haze in good visibility over northern states, while Taraba and Adamawa may experience isolated thunderstorms and light rain throughout the day.

      “Sunny skies with intermittent clouds are predicted in the central region, alongside chances of early morning thunderstorms in Benue and later moderate rain across FCT, Nasarawa, and Kogi States.”

      NiMet also projected cloudy skies across the southern states, with moderate rainfall over Rivers, Cross River, Ebonyi, and Akwa Ibom in the morning, intensifying later in the day.

      The agency warned of possible flooding in parts of Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Cross River States, urging local authorities to activate emergency response measures where necessary.

      For Wednesday, NiMet anticipated sunny skies across the northern region, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain expected later in the day, particularly over parts of Taraba State.

      “The central region will experience sunny skies with patches of clouds, while isolated thunderstorms with light rain are likely over Kogi and the Federal Capital Territory.

      “In the south, cloudy conditions are expected in the morning, followed by thunderstorms with moderate rains later in the afternoon and evening across Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Delta, and Akwa Ibom.”

      NiMet reiterated a high risk of flash floods, urging motorists to exercise caution when driving in rain and for authorities in vulnerable areas to implement flood response measures immediately.

      The agency also advised individuals with asthma and respiratory conditions to limit outdoor exposure due to dust particles suspended in the atmosphere over the northern parts of the country.

      Airline operators were urged to obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for flight planning, while the public was encouraged to follow updates via the agency’s website and communication channels. 

      (NAN)