Agriculture
Nigeria minister reports Q2 agriculture growth of 4.39%
The World Food Day statement cited crop-production growth of 3.66%.
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Energy
Nigeria agencies agree biogas development for abattoirs
EHCON and NBRDA signed an agreement covering biogas technology development, training and deployment.
Agriculture
Livestock ministry to assess FCT grazing reserves before movement restrictions
The ministry plans to assess grazing reserves and livestock facilities in the FCT; restrictions on cattle movement through the city centre would follow only after infrastructure and safety needs are addressed.
Energy
NNPC activates response after gas pipeline explosion in Eleme
The company said a gas pipeline exploded on October 15 in Aleto, Eleme, Rivers State, and that it isolated the affected segment. It reported accounts of injuries and damage to homes and businesses.
Economy
FMITI agencies report 2025 export, investment and training figures
FMITI reported 2025 non-oil exports of US$6.088 billion; a separate ₦4.66 trillion NIPC-facilitated investment figure had no stated reference period.
Technology
Saudi cybersecurity market reached SAR 16.3 billion in 2025
An NCA report details market spending, GDP contribution and workforce indicators.
Technology
Sharjah launches Najm AI agent for investors
Its first phase is designed to surface land, factories and industrial facilities against project requirements.
Agriculture
Federal University Otuoke and RMRDC discuss Bayelsa agricultural raw materials
The university expressed readiness to pursue proposed cooperation on crops and value-added products; ginger and turmeric are on a demonstration plot, while approval for a proposed farm is pending.
Agriculture
Suleja training promotes locally sourced school meals
The federal ministry held practical food-preparation training in Niger State.
Economy
Saudi Arabia sets definitive duties on Chinese beverage-can lids
GAFT’s decision sets rates from 15.8% to 38.7%, effective 13 October.
Infrastructure
Saudi Arabia Railways orders 10 more intercity trains from Stadler
SAR exercised an option that will double its specially developed fleet to 20 train sets.
Infrastructure
Saudi Arabia discusses participation in Indian port projects
A Mawani delegation discussed Vadhavan and Galathea Bay alongside port investment, shipbuilding and seafarer training.