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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has forecasted high-intensity rainfall between May and June 2025, warning of potential flash floods in coastal cities. This was disclosed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during the annual climate prediction presentation in Abuja. According to the forecast, the onset of…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and its affiliated unions have postponed a planned strike indefinitely following successful negotiations with management. The strike, initially set to begin on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, was suspended after agreements were reached during discussions held in Abuja. At a media briefing on Monday, February 3,…
A United Airlines Boeing 787-800, carrying 245 passengers and 11 crew members, made an emergency return to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, in the early hours of Friday, January 24, 2025. The aircraft, which departed at 23:59 on Thursday, experienced a technical issue mid-flight, prompting the pilot to report…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Friday, 24th January 2025, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nigeria’s leading telecommunication services provider MTN, and advanced weather intelligence company, Tomorrow.io, to develop a Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) System aimed at delivering location-specific, actionable weather advisories to Nigerian farmers via mobile…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, was at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to officiate the ground-breaking ceremony of XE Jet Aircraft Hangar and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility. This is contained in a statement by the Head, Press & Public Affairs, Odutayo Oluseyi.…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo was on a two-day working visit to Ekiti State, where he conducted an inspection of the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in Ado-Ekiti. The visit is aimed at assessing the airport’s readiness for non-schedule passenger operations. This is contained in statement…
…Hails Him as a Quintessential Leader The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni, has celebrated the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, on the occasion of his birthday. In a heartfelt birthday message, Dr. Kana extolled Mr.…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), is to present the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) to the public in three (3) major Nigerian languages, and State of the Climate in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement by the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike. According…
By Dr. Uche Nworah Industry stakeholders viewed the appointment of Prof. Charles Anosike as the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) as a round peg in a round hole. This is because, before the appointment, he was serving as the Director of the Directorate…
NiMet Holds E-Flight Folder Training For Airlines The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has organized a two-day training for airline operators on the use of e-flight folder, a web app that manages interactions and delivers flight folders to airlines and pilots electronically. The request or submission of flight schedules, for both…
