The Federal Government of Nigeria, alongside the Niger State Government, has conducted training for 100 youths, women, and agripreneurs in hydroponic farming. This initiative was organized by Amaiza Enterprise Company Limited, Nigeria Polytechnic Foundation (NIPOF), Luqknight Limited, and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), in collaboration with the Niger State Agency.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has emphasized that public funding is insufficient to achieve the necessary large-scale transformation in the agricultural sector. It is advocating for greater private sector participation through a blended finance model to stimulate investment growth in agriculture.

Professor Emeritus of Petroleum Economics, Prof. Wumi Iledare, has urged Nigeria to move beyond merely producing hydrocarbons and instead convert its oil wealth into lasting economic value. Speaking in Abuja, according to ThisDay Live, the foremost petroleum economist argued that the country must deliberately pursue strategies that translate its petroleum resources into broader, sustainable benefits for the economy rather than relying solely on crude production and exports.

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, has urged African countries to move beyond mere resource ownership and focus on building sustainable industrial capacity. Speaking at Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2026, Ogbe said the continent should create greater value from its natural resources and position African businesses to compete globally, according to The Tide. The remarks highlight Nigeria's push for stronger local content and industrial growth in the energy sector.

Mrs. Folashade Ayeni, a prominent agripreneur in Nigeria, is focused on enhancing food security, empowering farmers, and revitalizing the country's oil palm industry. She operates a 50-hectare farm in Kakun, Kogi State, and advocates for sustainable agricultural practices.

Chinese engineers have initiated an assessment of Nigeria's Warri Refining and Petrochemicals Company, with the goal of modernizing the facility to improve profitability and decrease petroleum production costs. This effort is part of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation's (NNPC) plans to revamp the refinery.