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NiMet releases 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction

NiMet releases 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency on Tuesday released 2020 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction (SRP) report to guide various sectors of the country. The agency predicted in the SRP Report in Abuja that the onset of the growing season expected to be near-normal to earlier than normal in most parts of the country. It forecast earliest onset date […]

Lagos records first rainfall in 2020

Lagos records first rainfall in 2020

Lagos State has recorded the first rain of 2020 in the Akesan/Obadore area of the Igando/Ikotun Local Council Development Area. The rain which started at about 1.15 pm lasted about 20 minutes causing slight flooding on some streets of the Ebute Kekere Community. Already residents of the area have expressed concern over the early rain, […]

Dust haze conditions imminent on Friday, says NiMET

Dust haze conditions imminent on Friday, says NiMET

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted persistent dust haze conditions in the country on Friday. NiMet’s Weather Outlook released on Thursday in Abuja further predicted chances of early morning mist/fog over the coastal cities within the forecast period. “For Northern states, thick dust haze condition is anticipated over the northern part of the country […]

Group wants Nigerians to imbibe waste management culture, recycling

Group wants Nigerians to imbibe waste management culture, recycling

The Beach Samaritans Initiative (BSI), an NGO, has urged Nigerians to imbibe the culture of waste management and recycling for a cleaner and beautiful environment. BSI coordinators, Mr Pelu Awofeso and Mrs Adesola Alamutu, gave the advice at the first Beach Conference, Exhibition and Annual Lecture held on Saturday at Freedom Park, Lagos. The lecture […]

Scientists to harness the sun to break down plastic

Scientists to harness the sun to break down plastic

Scientists said Wednesday they have come up with an environmentally-friendly method that uses artificial sunlight to transform plastic into power-generating chemicals, as countries worldwide battle to reduce waste. Huge quantities of plastic have piled up on land and been dumped in the sea across the world, with Asian nations, in particular, facing criticism for failing […]