Temperatures can easily be as low as 9 °C (48 °F) all day, but sometimes in the afternoon the temperature can also soar to as high as 30 °C (86 °F), while the relative humidity drops under 5%.

The Harmattan is not only associated with low temperature, but it also involves pollution of the atmosphere by the dust-laden northeast trade winds blowing across the Sahara desert. The bulk of elemental content of the dust is silicon.

The Harmattan brings desert-like weather conditions: it lowers the humidity, dissipates cloud cover, prevents rainfall formation and sometimes creates big clouds of dust which can result in dust storms or sandstorms. The wind can increase fire risk and cause severe crop damage.

noun. /hɑːˈmætn/ /ˌhɑːrməˈtɑːn/ [uncountable] ​a very dry wind that carries a lot of dust and blows from the east or north-east on the West African coast between December and February.

This annual invasion of the infamous Harmattan is a seasonal sheen of fine dust from the Sahara desert and dry and degraded land that blows over West Africa and deeply affects Nigeria during the dry months. This seasonal ambush is expected to get worse with climate change and further degrade air quality.

How To Stay Healthy During Harmattan

1. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
2. Wash your eyes regularly to avoid red eyes which is common in during harmattan.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with a mask or towel when it is dusty.
4. Avoid or reduce outdoor activities, especially if you have allergies.

The harmattan season differs from winter because it is characterized by cold–dry wind, heavy dust-laden particles, and wide fluctuations in day and night ambient temperatures (AT).

The weather is also associated with frequent headaches, cough, cold, sore throat, sneezing, wet eyes, catarrh and general nasal tract disorder causing great discomfort, as well leads to poor visibility for drivers and pilots.

Nigeria in general has hot climate throughout the year with slight difference between summer and winter. The wet season (summer) is normally from April to October while the dry season (winter) is from November to March.

Nigeria has a tropical climate with variable rainy and dry seasons, depending on location. It is hot and wet most of the year in the southeast but dry in the southwest and farther inland.

It has a temperate climate, with a mean air temperature of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). It is among the coldest towns in Nigeria. Dorofi’s landscape consists of hills and valleys….

Borno state

Enugu

The title of the state with the most beautiful girls in Nigeria goes to Imo state Owerri with 93.6%!!. Imo state is home to the Igbo Ethnic group of Nigeria. Imo state is rich in natural resources including crude oil,agriculture and commerce.

Which is the poorest state in Nigeria? Sokoto state has been ranked as the poorest state in Nigeria after having a poverty level of 87.73% in 2019.

1. Port Harcourt. Port Harcourt has the absolute best (80%) portion of high total assets (above NGN 750, 000 yearly pay), considering ‘income per individual’ across Nigerian cities. In comparison to other cities, Port Harcourt, the richest city in Nigeria is highly liveable.

The Igbos, Yorubas and the Hausas are the richest tribes in Nigeria.

Lagos State

Folorunsho Alakija is ranked by Forbes as the richest woman in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $1 billion as of 2020….

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