United Palm Products Limited (UPPL), a public-private partnership involving Pragmatic Palms Limited, has invested $2.2 million in a palm oil refinery in Enugu and begun commercial production, according to Premium Times. The facility will process crude palm oil into olein and stearin, while also refining palm kernel oil. The report describes the development as part of efforts to expand palm oil processing capacity in the state, with production already underway at the newly established plant.

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) is working to enhance Kwara State's role in Nigeria's non-oil export sector by focusing on developing export clusters for cashew, sesame seeds, and soya beans. This initiative was discussed during a stakeholders' consultative meeting in Ilorin, involving government officials, farmers, and exporters.

An expert has said that cassava produced in Benue State could become Nigeria's equivalent of crude oil, arguing the crop has the potential to transform the national economy. According to the expert, harnessing Benue's cassava output could create jobs, boost economic growth, and strengthen food security across the country. The remarks highlight growing calls for Nigeria to diversify its economy away from oil dependence through agriculture.

President Tinubu inaugurated a lithium plant in Nasarawa, emphasizing the need for Nigeria to advance beyond exporting raw minerals. He stated that the government aims to develop local industries, create jobs, and enhance the country's role in the global clean energy value chain.

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has announced plans to launch an oil refinery project in Lamu, Kenya, with September 30, 2026 set as the launch date and construction expected to take up to three years. According to Business Today, the proposed refinery would supply Kenya and neighbouring countries with refined petroleum products, reducing East Africa's dependence on imported fuel. The plan comes amid shifting regional oil demand patterns.

West African Exploration and Production Company (WAEP), an upstream oil firm majority owned by Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote, has contracted three jack-up rigs to begin developing oil assets estimated at 1.6 billion barrels. According to ThisDay Live, the move marks a significant step in the company's upstream expansion plans in Nigeria. Further details on the drilling timeline and specific field locations were not fully provided in the report.