The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a nationwide alert over rising temperatures, warning that the conditions could trigger heat stress in several parts of the country. In an advisory released yesterday, the agency said increasing temperatures across Nigeria may pose health risks, particularly in some northern states. The area...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has alerted residents of 19 states, the Southeast and coastal areas to impending heat stress. The weatherman listed the states that would be mostly affected as: the North Central and Eastern states: Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo, Kogi, Nasarawa, Benue, Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Ebonyi, Cross River, and the Fed...
A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO), “Heat at work: Implications for safety and health”, warns that more workers are being exposed to heat stress worldwide. The new data reveals that regions previously unaccustomed to extreme heat will face increased risks, while workers in already hot climates will conf...
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