Reps to Stop 2026 Budgets for 22 MDAs Over Lapses
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has moved to stop 2026 budgetary allocations to 22 federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for repeatedly failing to account for public funds and ignoring legislative oversight. The affected agencies include the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Standards Organisation of Nigeria […]
NiMet Warns of Early Rains, Heatwaves, Dry Spells in 2026
By: Julian Osamoto The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has raised concern over potential climate risks in 2026. It warns of early rainfall in the South, uneven distribution in the North, rising temperatures nationwide, and prolonged dry spells that could affect agriculture, water resources, and livelihoods. Unveiling the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) in Abuja, the […]
NiMet, FGWR to Strengthen Climate Reporting for Public Safet
By: Julian Osamoto The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, in partnership with First Green White Resources, has stepped up efforts to boost the quality of weather and climate reporting across Nigeria saying improved public communication is critical to saving lives. At a media dialogue in Abuja, themed “Weather and Climate Reporting for the Safety […]