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NiMet predicts 3-day dust haze from Thursday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Thursday to Saturday across the country.
NiMet’s weather outlook released on Wednesday in Abuja predicted moderate dust haze on Thursday with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km is expected over
parts of the northern region.
It forecast prospect of slight dust haze over Yobe, Borno, Adamawa and Taraba during the forecast period.
“Moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility ranges from 2km to 5km is anticipated over the North-Central and inland cities of the south throughout the forecast period.
“Hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds are expected over the coastal cities during the forecast period.
“Mist or fog is also expected in the early morning over the coastal cities,” it said.
According to NiMet, slight dust haze is expected over the Northern region on Friday throughout the forecast period.
It anticipated moderate dust haze over the North-Central and inland cities of the south during the forecast period.
The agency envisaged hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds over the coastal cities throughout the forecast period.
It predicted mist or fog in the early morning over the coastal cities.
“For Saturday, slight dust haze is expected over the North-central and the inland cities of the south throughout the forecast period.
“Hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds are anticipated over the coastal cities during the forecast period.
“Mist or fog is also expected in the early morning over the coastal cities with potential impact,” it said
NiMet advised the public to take necessary precautions due to dust particles presently in suspension over the atmosphere.
It advised Individuals with respiratory ailments to protect themselves as the current dusty weather condition is dangerous to their health.
“Night-time cold temperatures should be expected, hence warm clothing are advised for the little ones.
“All airline operators are advised to avail themselves of weather reports periodically from NiMet for effective planning of their operations,” it said.
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Installation of e-gates at airports is to enhance national security – Minister
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says the installation of e-gates at the five international airports in the country will enhance national security.
He also said it would ensure seamless processing of passengers coming into and going out of the country.
The minister made the remarks on Friday when he inspected the newly installed e-gates at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Tunji-Ojo said that from the preliminary test conducted, it will take less than 30 seconds to process passengers with valid passports, thus reducing the delays and inconveniences hitherto faced by passengers.
He said about 21 e-gates would be installed at Lagos airport by the end of April, while those in Kano, Port Harcourt, and Enugu would be ready by the third week of May.
“Having tested it on various scenarios, we saw that a Nigerian carrying a valid passport will only take less than 30 seconds to be checked in, which I think is a record time.
“We have also tested it with people carrying other people’s passport, and we saw that it is practically impossible for people to use another person’s passport to gain entrance into the country unlike in the past.
“With what we have also seen, it is practically impossible to enter into the country with an expired passport,“ he added.
According to him, the scanners will enhance the nation’s security architecture and enable immigration officials to work seamlessly.
The minister thanked President Bola Tinubu for his support towards making the project a reality.
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