The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), with the Trans-African Hydro-Meteorological Observatory (TAHMO), a non-governmental agency, to expand NiMet’s network of weather stations across Nigeria. The director general, chief executive officer of NiMet and Nigeria’s…
Why Lagos was flooded –NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has explained why some parts of Lagos, especially the Lagos Island was flooded. The NiMet also said the flood confirmed its earlier climate event predictions which indicated Lagos and some parts of Nigeria. Recall that…
7 ways states can mitigate flooding disasters during Covid-19
On Sunday, September 6, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari made a tweet via his verified handle, @mbuhari – “I am particularly saddened by the Kebbi flooding disaster, which has led to the loss of lives and destruction of thousands of hectares…
Rainfall: NiMet urges northern farmers to restrain from planting (Punch)
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has advised farmers in the north to restrain from planting crops due to the current heavy rainfalls across the region. Dr. Mansur Matazu, the Technical Assistant to NiMet’s Director-General/CEO, Prof. Sani Mashi, gave the advice in…
