Following continuous agency restructuring for greater productivity and efficiency, CAR-NARSDA has a new Director/CE Dr. Ibrhim Yakubu Tudunwada on the 8th May, 2023.

The new Director/CE was well received by the Center's management and staff and immediately began working with them to find new and better ways to build on the accomplishments of the outgoing Supervisory Director in carrying out the Center's mission in accordance with the Director-General's expectations.

The NASRDA Centre for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is a world class research and development center committed to research and capacity building in the atmospheric and related sciences. CAR is dedicated to understanding the atmosphere—the air around us—and the interconnected processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor through the ionosphere to the Sun's core.

CAR was established by the National Space Research and Development Agency in 2013 to provide research community with state-of-the-art facilities and services that can compete with the international standard.

We continue to deliver on this mission for over a decade today. CAR provides the atmospheric and related Earth system science community with education opportunities, capacity-building, support and real-time observational datasets from reliable resources using advance equipment.

CAR staff comprises of scientists, engineers and administrators that works with collaborators at various universities and research institutions around the world to ensure the facilities and resources meets the demands and contributes in solving scientific challenges in policy making and national planning for a sustainable ecofriendly environment and conducive atmosphere for a living. This is communicated through scientific publications, outreach and workshops.

Dr. Ibrahim Yakubu Tudunwada is currently the substantial Director leading the activities of the Centre.

Former Supervisory Director/CE from 8th November, 2022 to 8th May, 2023

Dr. Najib Yusuf Galadanci obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics with specialization in atmospheric Physics, is the former Supervisory Director that lead Centre for Atmospheric Research of the National Space Research and Development Agency, situated at Prince Abubakar Audu University, Campus, Anyigba. from 8th November, 2022 to 8th May, 2023.

Dr Najib Yusuf Galadanci

Former Director/CE from 1st January, 2013 to 8th November, 2022

Professor Babatunde RABIU is a Professor of Physics who headed the hems of affairs of the Centre for Atmospheric Research of the Nigerian National Space Research and Development Agency located within the Campus of the kogi State University, Anyigba from 2013 to 2022.

 

CAR Live Condition

CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Anyigba, Kogi State

Model-based conditions from Open-Meteo and CAMS.

Latest data
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Air Temperature
25.9 °C
Near-surface temperature
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Relative Humidity
79 %
Humidity at 2 metres
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Solar Radiation
88 W/m²
Shortwave radiation
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Air Quality
63 US AQI
Moderate
PM₂.₅ 12.0 · PM₁₀ 17.7 µg/m³
Updated: 2026-10-08T17:45 WAT Weather: Open-Meteo · Air quality: CAMS via Open-Meteo

Akure Odour Episodes, July–August 2026

Executive Message Available evidence indicates that the reported Akure odour episodes occurred under a highly variable atmospheric environment. Temperature, humidity, solar radiation and wind conditions changed substantially, while MERRA-2 indicated variability in PM2.5, SO₂ and sulfate aerosol. MODIS Satellite Aerosol optical depth (AOD) also varied. The Ondo State Government reported that the Ala River was not identified as the source and that an atmospheric pollution episode involving certain organic compounds was under investigation. The specific odorous chemical and its emission source remain unresolved.

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2nd International Conference on Atmospheric, Earth and Space Science

This conference is organized by the Centre for Atmospheric Research, CARNASRDA, Anyigba In Collaboration with Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba. Kogi State On October 27 – 31, 2025 Theme: Driving Transformative Climate and Space Potentials: Positioning the Nation’s Leadership in Space Regulations for National Development

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CAR: From a little beginning to greatness

This report tells the story of the Centre for Atmospheric Research from inception through the first nine years

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Observation and Measurement of Particulate Matter

CAR-NASRDA has join a global network for real-time observation and measurement of particulate matter particularly PM1, PM2.5 & PM 10. Particulate matter pollution is an environmental health problem that affects people worldwide, but low- and middle-income countries disproportionately experience this burden. In 2016, indoor and outdoor air pollution caused an estimated 7 million deaths

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Space Tourism Society Africa

Affiliated with Space Tourism Society headquartered in Los Angeles, USA. Our Main Goal is to arouse interest of African universities students in space science and technologist and non-space related activities.

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GNSS TEC (AfriTEC) 2.3

The AfriTEC model is a model of the ionospheric GNSS TEC over the entire African region (Longitudes 25 degree West to 60 degree East, Latitudes 40 degree South to 40 degree North). The model can be used to obtain the ionospheric GNSS TEC at all locations over the African continent. For this version of the model (version 2.3), usage is encouraged to be restricted between years 2000-2022. The model is updated biennially

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Missions

Our Missions are: To understand the behavior of the entire spectrum of the Earth’s atmosphere and related physical, biological, and social systems; To promote capacity development in relevant atmospheric sciences as a way of facilitating international competitiveness in research being conducted by atmospheric scientists; and To disseminate atmospheric data and products to users towards socio-economic development of the Nation

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Mandates

Our Mandates are to provide a sound education, research and knowledge in: lower atmosphere; Upper Atmosphere (Ionospheric/Magnetospheric physics); Atmospheric chemistry and environmental science; Geomagnetism; Environmental research; tropospheric and trans-ionospheric radio propagation research; Solar physics, Solar Terrestrial Interactions, Space Weather; Human space technology Initiative; Space debris

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FAQ

CAR is an acronym for the Centre for Atmospheric Research which is one of the activity centre of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA). CAR is a world-class research and development centre committed to research and capacity building in the atmospheric and related sciences, dedicated to understanding the atmosphere, the air around us and the interconnected processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor through the troposphere – ionosphere coupling to the Sun's core. CAR was established in 2010.

CAR is located (7.49°N, 7.17° E, 400 m) on the Campus of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria.

CAR’s operations are equivalent to NCAR’s world-class research in Earth system science located at Boulder, USA, which is a global leader in Earth system science that advances scientific breakthroughs by providing the research community with leading-edge modeling, observational tools, and computing resources. Therefore, making CAR NASRDA a strategic centre for Nigeria’s atmospheric research for delivering critical insights that protect lives, the environment, and ecosystems, and subsequently support the economy and strengthen national security.

Our digital, erudite and hardworking Director General and Chief Executive of NASRDA, Dr. Mathew Olumide Adepoju, has recently directed a handing over of the CAR leadership to Dr. Najib Yusuf.

Automatic Weather Station Network across Nigeria.
Air Quality Monitoring Network across Nigeria.
Ozone Monitor
All Sky Optical Imager
Magnetometers
Fabry-Perot Interferometer (FPI).
Atmospheric Monitoring Equipment.
GPS Receiver
Worldwide Lightning Detector

Yes. CAR has the following research laboratories located across Nigeria:
The Space Environment Research Laboratory, Abuja
The Space-Earth Environment Research Laboratory, Benin
The Space Weather and Atmospheric Physics Laboratory, Kano
The Atmospheric and Space Weather Research Laboratory, Oshogbo
The Central Laboratory for Atmospheric Research, Anyigba

Yes, there are ongoing research projects and activities at CAR, which include the following:
Space Weather Observation Network over Nigeria – SWONON
Tropospheric Data Acquisition Network—TRODAN
Atmospheric Chemistry and Environmental Research – ACER
Microgravity and Human Space Technology—MHST
Atmospheric Research Software and Instrumentation Development—ARSID.
Space weather Observatory Network over Africa—SWONOA
Hybrid Automatic Atmospheric Parameter Monitor - ATPAM.

Through NASRDA's International Cooperation and Linkages department, CAR can initiate a Memorandum of Understanding with institutions relevant to its mandates. Such as working with both national and international organizations and foundations to facilitate the collaborative research activities and provision of equipment to enhance teaching, research, and development of atmospheric and space sciences in Nigeria.

Because CAR represents the major edge in Nigeria’s Atmospheric and Earth Science System which forms one of the basis towards space journeys. Hence, CAR combines innovation, science, and technology to transform the nation’s economy towards global standing in fulfillment of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

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