Tag: NiMet
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NiMet, AKADEMIYA2063 Partner To Deploy AI For Climate Resilience, Food Security
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has entered into a strategic partnership with AKADEMIYA2063 to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven solutions aimed at strengthening climate resilience, improving weather services and enhancing food security in Nigeria. The recent collaboration was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), under which both…
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NiMet, Climate Council Deepens Partnership On Climate Action
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) have agreed to deepen collaboration on climate services, data management, and national climate resilience initiatives to enhance Nigeria’s response to climate change. The agreement was reached during a courtesy visit by NiMet Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Charles…
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NiMet, Partners Train Agricultural Extension Officers On Climate Risk Management To Boost Food Security
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), in partnership with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), Sasakawa Africa Association and other stakeholders, has concluded a 10-day Climate Risk Management in Agricultural Extension (CRMAE) Training of Trainers workshop aimed at strengthening climate-smart agriculture…
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University Of Abuja, NiMet Deepen Partnership To Boost Smart Climate Project
By Paul Joseph The University of Abuja and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have strengthened their partnership to accelerate the implementation of the Smart Climate Project, with both institutions agreeing to expand collaboration in climate research, weather monitoring, and knowledge sharing. The renewed commitment followed a courtesy visit by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of…
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FG Approves Revised Scheme Of Service For NiMet Staff
By Paul Joseph The Federal Government has approved a revised Scheme of Service for the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), a move expected to strengthen career development, improve staff welfare and enhance the agency’s capacity to deliver weather and climate services across the country. The approval was conveyed to the Director-General of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike…
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NiMet, China Strengthen Partnership on AI, Weather Early Warning
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation through the deployment of artificial intelligence and advanced early warning technologies to improve weather and climate services. The renewed partnership was announced during a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the 80th…
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NiMet Warns of Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Across Nigeria
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned that widespread thunderstorms and moderate rainfall will affect many parts of the country from Monday, June 22, through Wednesday, June 24, 2026, urging Nigerians to take precautionary measures against severe weather conditions. In its three-day weather outlook released by the Central Forecast Office, NiMet forecast…
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NiMet Inaugurates Innovation Committee to Boost Research, Digital Transformation
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has inaugurated a Service Innovation Committee as part of efforts to strengthen research and development, accelerate digital transformation, and enhance service delivery across the Agency. The committee was inaugurated on Wednesday at NiMet’s headquarters in Abuja, in line with the Federal Government’s public service reform agenda and…
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NiMet Forecasts Widespread Thunderstorms, Moderate Rainfall Across Nigeria
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across several parts of the country from Tuesday, June 9, to Thursday, June 11, 2026, urging residents and operators in key sectors to take necessary safety precautions. According to a three-day weather outlook issued by the agency’s Central Forecast Office…
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NiMet, Singapore Deepens Collaboration on AI-Driven Weather Research
By Paul Joseph The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has intensified efforts to strengthen meteorological research and innovation aimed at improving service delivery across key sectors of the economy, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and aviation research. Anosike advanced the initiative during…
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NiMet, CBN Sign Landmark Data-Sharing Agreement to Strengthen Economic Planning
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Meteorological Agency and the Central Bank of Nigeria have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening data sharing and improving economic decision-making in Nigeria. The agreement was signed on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Central Bank of Nigeria in Abuja, with officials from both institutions describing the…
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NEMA, NiMet Strengthen Partnership on Early Warning and Disaster Response
By Paul Joseph The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of National Emergency Management Agency, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Director-General of Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Prof. Charles Anosike, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja to strengthen collaboration on disaster preparedness and climate response. During the meeting held on May 7,…
