{
  "id": 8893353,
  "title": "NiMet tests new digital data hub to boost farm planning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/nimet-tests-new-digital-data-hub-to-boost-farm-planning",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-21T09:56:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nimet-tests-new-digital-data-hub-to-boost-farm-planning/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is testing a new digital platform, the NiMet Data Hub, in collaboration with the International Livestock Research Institute and Crea2Solutions. The goal is to enhance farmers, livestock keepers, and agricultural advisers' access to location-specific weather and climate information. The platform, developed in February 2026, has progressed from the design and mock-up stage to an advanced Minimum Viable Product. It aims to improve access to historical, monitored, and forecast climate data, support risk analysis, seasonal planning, and climate-informed decision-making. The platform will serve various stakeholders, including farmers, pastoralists, extension professionals, researchers, government institutions, and private advisory providers. Partnerships with organizations like ILRI and Crea2Solutions will help integrate Nigeria's agro-meteorological data and advisory landscape, strengthen institutional linkages, and improve communication and gender and social inclusion. This initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, focusing on food security, climate-smart agriculture, and digital services.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Meteorological Agency is testing a new digital data hub to give farmers and agricultural stakeholders better access to climate information. Read More: https://punchng.com/nimet-tests-new-digital-data-hub-to-boost-farm-planning/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "NiMet tests new digital data hub to boost farm planning",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/nimet-tests-new-digital-data-hub-to-boost-farm-planning-8897080",
        "published": "2026-09-21T10:24:41.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}