A firm has begun commercial production of palm oil in Enugu State, reviving dormant palm plantations, with plans to launch vegetable oil, olein, stearin, palm kernel oil and sachet palm oil. The company has committed $2.2 million toward expansion. According to ThisDay Live, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah praised the revitalisation of previously idle assets and reaffirmed his administration's support for investors. The report was filed by Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo from Umuahia.

The South East Development Commission has announced plans to prioritise development of the poultry industry as a strategy to boost economic growth in Nigeria's South-East region. According to the Daily Post, the plan was unveiled at the Eastern International Poultry Summit 2026, organised by the South-East zone of the Poultry Association of Nigeria on Tuesday. The SEDC Executive Director presented the initiative at the event, highlighting the poultry sector's potential to drive regional economic development.

In an interview with Tribune Online, Oladapo Kehinde Toheeb, Chief Executive Officer of Kehtol Global Investment Company Limited, discussed the company's operations since its founding in 2018. Speaking with Aderonke Adesanya, he addressed the firm's role in Nigeria's agricultural and commodity-trading sector, its work with smallholder farmers, and challenges facing producers. According to Toheeb, Nigeria requires stronger investment in agricultural processing, alongside issues around commodity exports and local processing capacity.

Ebonyi State Commissioner for Information and Communication Technology, Toochukwu Machiavelli Uzoh, has dismissed claims by critics that the state is on "auto reverse gear" under Governor Francis Nwifuru's administration. Speaking in Abakaliki, Uzoh challenged the critics to produce empirical evidence to support their assertions, according to Vanguard.

Akwa Ibom State governor Umo Eno has announced plans to create large-scale model farms in the state's three senatorial districts. This initiative aims to enhance food production, improve food security, and promote agritourism. Additionally, the management of the Ibom Model Farm in Uyo Senatorial District has been reassigned as part of this effort.

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.