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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released an alert to the public on the possibility of poor visibility occurring in the extreme north. According to a release from the Agency’s Central Forecast Office (CFO) stated: “Dust was raised over Faya Largeau, a dust source region in the Chad Republic, during the morning hours of 1st January 2022. The plume of …
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has cautioned Nigerians on the possibility of poor visibility in the coming days. According to a release by the Agency’s Central Forecast Office, the development is a result of fresh dust plumes raised at the dust source region (Faya Largeau in the Chad Republic). This, according to the statement is expected to advect into the …
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has called for a Public-Private Partnership in the area of Meteorological infrastructure. Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu, DG/CEO of NiMet while speaking at the Brazil-Nigeria Aviation Trade Forum (AVIDEF 2021), said the Agency is seeking for partnership in the area of Meteorological infrastructures to close the gap in Meteorological deficiency. Prof. Matazu who was represented by …
Women Support The Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu, says the role of women is essential in the weather dissemination value-chain. The Director-General who was represented by the Director, Weather Forecasting Services of NiMet, Dr. Clinton Ezekwe at a meeting with the National Youth for Women Empowerment and Education in Nigeria, notes that the organization …
The Federal Government through Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) will continue to support Gambia and other needy nations in the training of meteorological technicians to highlight the importance attached to the contribution of meteorology to sustainable socio-economic development, as well as safety of citizens. The Honorable Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika stated this at the inaugural graduation ceremony of …
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued Advisory Circular to caution Pilots, Airline Operators and others on severe dust haze/fog phenomenon prevalent in Nigerian airports. According to NCAA, this adverse weather condition expected occurrence is to subsist from October in the far North; November over the North Central; and December over the Southern part of the country. …
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) urges Pilots and Airline operators to observe safety precautions in line with Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs) during flight operations in adverse weather conditions. This is imperative as the rainfall cessation will likely herald a long and severe dust haze also known as Harmattan in the months ahead. The Authority expects Pilots to be …
