WMO
28 Oct
A report by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has raised alarm over the surge in greenhouse gases, committing the planet to rising temperatures for many years to come. The WMO reported that carbon dioxide (CO2) is accumulating in the atmosphere at an unprecedented rate, rising by more than 10 per cent in just two decades.…
9 Sep
With the increasing frequency of weather extremes disproportionately affecting African economies and societies, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has advocated increased investments in hydro-meteorological infrastructure and early warning systems.
3 Sep
A recent report by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has raised concerns that African countries are losing an average of 2-5 per cent of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to climate change annually. The report added that countries are diverting 9 per cent of their budgets to responding to climate extremes. The report estimated that…
2 Sep
Africa faces a disproportionate burden from climate change and the costs of adapting, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said in a new report on Monday. The African continent has been warming at a slightly faster rate than the global average -- at about 0.3 degrees Celsius per decade between 1991 and 2023, the WMO said…
25 Apr
At least 155 people have died in Tanzania as torrential rains linked to El Nino triggered flooding and landslides, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said Thursday.
21 Mar
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have commemorated 2024 World Meteorological Day. At the event held on Thursday, 21st of March at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, the Director General/ Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, said the reason for commemorating the day ahead…
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Chaos erupted on Tuesday in the Super area of Abule-Egba, Lagos, as protesters clashed with Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officials and police officers. The confrontation began after LASTMA officers allegedly pursued a Toyota Corolla driver, causing him to collide with another vehicle, fatally injuring him just days before his wedding. According to witnesses,…
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The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said that the ongoing saga involving popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, highlights deeper institutional problems within the country. Bobrisky’s case has sparked widespread discussion following a viral video alleging he paid officials from the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to receive special treatment during his jail time…
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Afenifere chieftain, Dr Femi Okurounmu, has been counselled to avoid getting involved in matters that could ridicule his status as an elder statesman. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike's Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, who reacted to Dr Okurounmu's statement accusing President Bola Tinubu of being laid back…
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Lagos State government has said it would invest more in artificial intelligence (AI), which would prepare students of the state for a world that is AI-driven. This was revealed by Mr Oluwaseun Awojumobi at the annual debate competition organized by the JENDOL superstore, where the winner was awarded over N2M in cash and a scholarship…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged African youth to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) to propel their careers forward. He spoke at the 5th Presidential Youth Mentoring Retreat held at the Youth Development Centre, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, drawing participants from across Africa. Obasanjo remarked, "If I were between 20 and 35 years…
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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared a new chapter in Edo State's history with the triumph of democratic values as Senator Monday Okpebholo and Rt. Honourable Dennis Idahosa were sworn in as Governor and Deputy Governor, respectively. The President assured Nigerians that the nation’s most challenging economic period is now behind them. In a rousing…
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Across Africa, some countries carry names that immortalise the influential figures behind them. While many nations choose names that capture their landscapes or ideals, a few bear the legacy of remarkable individuals whose lives continue to resonate on the continent. Here are five African countries named after people who once walked the earth. READ ALSO:…
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MTN Nigeria has called on Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government to leverage the enormous opportunities in digital advertising and the numerous possibilities it creates to connect with citizens and advance economic growth and development. Meanwhile, smartphone penetration in Nigeria currently stands at about 44.4%, representing 81.2 million Nigerians who own smartphones. MTN Chief…
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) raised concerns on Tuesday over what it described as a deliberate effort to undermine Nigeria’s public universities. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, expressed these concerns during the 2024 ASUU Heroes Day in Abuja, accusing international bodies of working to destabilise Nigeria’s public education system. Osodeke also voiced frustration…
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Security operatives in Kaduna have arrested five kidnappers, a spiritualist, and a notorious car thief, while also recovering a stolen Toyota Hilux vehicle, after raiding a criminal hideout in the state. The Kaduna Police Command issued a statement on Tuesday evening, confirming that the operation targeted terrorists and other criminal elements in their dens to…