The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Wednesday to Friday across the country.

‎NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja, envisaged sunny skies over the northern region during the morning period on Wednesday.

According to the agency, there are prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Taraba and Adamawa later in the day.

“For the central region, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the region with prospects of thunderstorms with light rains in over parts of the Benue and Kogi during the morning period.

“There are prospects of isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Benue and Kogi during the afternoon and evening period.

“For the southern region, cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the southern region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Cross River, Rivers and Akwa Ibom during the morning hours,” it said.

It anticipated thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Lagos, Ekiti, Ogun, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, Anambra, Edo, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom later in the day.

NiMet predicted sunny skies over the northern region on Thursday with prospects of isolated thunderstorms and light rain over parts of Taraba State during the morning period.

According to it, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the central region with prospects of thunderstorms and light rains over parts of the Benue during the morning period.

It predicted thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Benue and Kogi during the afternoon or evening period.

“For the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the southern region with the chances of isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom during the morning hours.

“Later in the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated over parts of Lagos, Imo, Enugu, Lagos, Osun, Ondo, Edo, Ogun, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom ,” it said.

The agency anticipated sunny skies over the northern region on Friday throughout the forecast period.
‎NiMet forecast sunny skies with patches of clouds over the central region with the chances of isolated thunderstorms with light rains over Kogi and Benue later in the day.

‎It envisaged cloudy atmosphere over the southern region with the chances of isolated thunderstorms and moderate rains over parts of Delta, Cross River and Akwa Ibom during the morning hours.

‎NiMet predicted thunderstorms with moderate rains over most parts of the region later in the day.

“Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng”.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted varying weather conditions, including dust haze and rainfall, across different parts of the country between Monda and Wednesday, urging residents to stay alert.

In its weather outlook released Sunday in Abuja, NiMet projected slight dust haze with good visibility over Borno, Zamfara, northern Kaduna, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina States on Monday.

The agency added that isolated thunderstorms with light rain were likely in parts of Taraba and Adamawa States during the afternoon or evening hours on Monday.

NiMet forecast sunny skies with patches of clouds over the central region, with prospects of isolated thunderstorms and light rain in the FCT, Nasarawa, and Kogi States later in the day.

“Cloudy conditions are expected in the southern region on Monday morning, with isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Cross River, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom States.

“Later in the afternoon and evening, thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are anticipated in Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Ondo, Osun, Lagos, Ekiti, Ogun, Edo, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom States.

“On Tuesday, NiMet forecast continued slight dust haze in good visibility over northern states, while Taraba and Adamawa may experience isolated thunderstorms and light rain throughout the day.

“Sunny skies with intermittent clouds are predicted in the central region, alongside chances of early morning thunderstorms in Benue and later moderate rain across FCT, Nasarawa, and Kogi States.”

NiMet also projected cloudy skies across the southern states, with moderate rainfall over Rivers, Cross River, Ebonyi, and Akwa Ibom in the morning, intensifying later in the day.

The agency warned of possible flooding in parts of Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Cross River States, urging local authorities to activate emergency response measures where necessary.

For Wednesday, NiMet anticipated sunny skies across the northern region, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain expected later in the day, particularly over parts of Taraba State.

“The central region will experience sunny skies with patches of clouds, while isolated thunderstorms with light rain are likely over Kogi and the Federal Capital Territory.

“In the south, cloudy conditions are expected in the morning, followed by thunderstorms with moderate rains later in the afternoon and evening across Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Delta, and Akwa Ibom.”

NiMet reiterated a high risk of flash floods, urging motorists to exercise caution when driving in rain and for authorities in vulnerable areas to implement flood response measures immediately.

The agency also advised individuals with asthma and respiratory conditions to limit outdoor exposure due to dust particles suspended in the atmosphere over the northern parts of the country.

Airline operators were urged to obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for flight planning, while the public was encouraged to follow updates via the agency’s website and communication channels. (NAN

The unions of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have suspended a planned strike that was set to begin at midnight on Wednesday.

This was stated in a release signed in Abuja on Wednesday by Mr Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development.

According to the statement, the unions called off the strike following a crucial meeting with Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, to discuss general staff welfare issues.

‎” After extensive deliberations, a thorough review of facts and figures, an amicable resolution was reached, leading to the suspension of the planned strike action, which was earlier scheduled to commence by midnight today.

The communiqué, signed by representatives from both parties, outlined the following resolutions:

‎” The meeting resolved that the Minister and the Permanent Secretary will engage relevant authorities for due consideration of the salary relativity subject matter,” it said.

‎It stated that all stakeholders agreed to be patient and committed while consistently following up on the payment of 2024 Minimum Wage and nine months of Consequential Salary Adjustment arrears.

‎”The NiMet Management shall, with immediate effect, pay the thirty (30) omitted staff from the Agency’s Internally Generated Revenue.

‎”On the issue of furniture grant, it was agreed that 35 per cent of the approved furniture grant shall be implemented immediately while the remaining 65 per cent shall be captured and paid in the 2026 Annual Budget,” it said.

‎it noted that the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mr Ibrahim Kana, will form an inter-agency committee to reconcile funds owed to NiMet from sister agencies.

‎The statement said that NiMet management would involve union representatives in pursuing approvals for allowances and establishment matters with the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission .

‎”The Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation; and management should also be proactive in obtaining all necessary approvals within reasonable timeframes.

‎”Based on these mutual understandings and resolutions, the planned industrial action by NiMet staff has been officially suspended.

‎”The minister commended the union leaders for their maturity, constructive engagement, and sense of responsibility.

“It emphasised the ministry’s continued commitment to promoting staff welfare, industrial harmony, and institutional reforms that will enhance productivity and service delivery in the aviation sector.” (NAN)