Rising Heat in Nigeria: Impacts on Health, Cities, and Infrastructure — and Planning Solutions
Written by adminJanuary 31, 2026 Nigeria’s weather patterns in late 2025 and early 2026 have departed dramatically from long-standing seasonal norms. Rather than the cooler, dusty air associated with the harmattan, many regions — including Lagos, Abuja, Kebbi, and Yola — experienced prolonged heatwaves with daytime temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F). These extremes
