The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on data sharing aimed at strengthening economic research, policy formulation, and climate-informed decision-making in Nigeria. The agreement was formalized on…
NiMet DG Anosike Named African Public Sector Leader of the Year as President John Mahama Wins African of the Year in Accra
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has been named African Public Sector Leader of the Year at the 2026 African Leadership Persons of the Year Awards held in Accra, Ghana.…
NiMet, Tomorrow.io Partner to Refine Digital Climate Advisory Services
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), in collaboration with Tomorrow.io, is set to hold a co-design workshop from 12 to 16 February 2026 to refine the Digital Climate Advisory Service (DCAS) Decision Tree. The event is expected to mark a significant…
Nimet Celebrates 140 Years of Meteorological Services, Unveils 2026 Climate Forecast, Warns of Prolonged Dry Spells, Flood Risks and Rising Heat
Nigeria’s 2026 rainy season will be anything but uniform. Some states should prepare for early rains, others for delayed onset, while several could experience prolonged dry spells lasting up to 21 days, according to the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP)…
NiMet: Stakeholders Validate 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction, Strengthen Climate Action Planning
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) today convened a multi-sectoral stakeholders’ meeting to validate its draft 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) and strengthen sector-specific climate advisories through a co-creation and co-production approach. The meeting, held in line with NiMet’s statutory mandate,…
NiMet Launches Maiden Livestock Weather Bulletin, Partners Livestock Ministry on Climate-Smart Farming
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has presented its maiden Livestock Weather Bulletin to the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, marking a step toward integrating climate intelligence into Nigeria’s livestock sector. The presentation was made during a courtesy visit led by…
At COP30, NiMet and Ignitia Explore Strategic Collaboration to Strengthen Climate Services
At the ongoing UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP) 30 today, the Director General of NiMet, Professor Anosike, met with Ignitia CEO, Andrew Lala, to discuss advancing weather and climate information services across Nigeria. The conversation focused on empowering meteorologists to…
Nigeria Environment Outlook 2025: Itua, Nwosu Call for Radical Incentives to Drive Green Growth
L-R: Keynote Speaker / Executive Director, Africa Green Economy and Sustainability Institute (AGESI), Dr. Eugene Itua; Representative of the Director General of the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) — Director, Applied Meteorological Services, of NiMet, Mrs Glory Onyegbule and Convener, Mr…
NiMet, DG, Shine at 2025 Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards
It was a proud moment for the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) as its Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Charles Anosike, emerged a double honouree at the Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2025, organised by the Bureau of Public Service…
NiMet Deepens Ties with Morocco’s Meteorology Directorate, To Strengthen AI-Based Weather Collaboration
In a strategic move to bolster regional cooperation in climate and weather forecasting, the Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, paid a working visit to the Directorate of General Meteorology (DGM) in the Kingdom of…