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South-East States Pursue Regional Industrial Cooperation Following Enugu Economic Forum

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South-East States Pursue Regional Industrial Cooperation Following Enugu Economic Forum

Governors of the South-East Nigeria have advanced discussions on regional industrial cooperation following an Inter State Economic Cooperation Forum held in Enugu, Enugu State, in late November 2025. The forum was convened under the auspices of the South-East Governors Forum and hosted by the Government of Enugu State as part of a renewed effort to coordinate economic development strategies across the region. The meeting brought together the governors of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo…

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Lagos State Expands Drainage and Flood Control Infrastructure

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Lagos State Expands Drainage and Flood Control Infrastructure

The Lagos State Government has expanded its drainage construction and rehabilitation programme as part of a comprehensive flood mitigation strategy. The initiative includes desilting of major collectors, construction of new drainage channels, and integration of storm water management into road projects. Officials from the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources stated that the programme is guided by flood risk mapping and climate adaptation planning. Priority areas include densely populated districts and commercial corridors vulnerable…

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Extension Services Boost Agricultural Productivity in Plateau State

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Extension Services Boost Agricultural Productivity in Plateau State

Farmers in Plateau State have reported improved yields following the expansion of agricultural extension services across farming communities. The programme provided technical guidance on crop management, access to improved seedlings, and information on market pricing. Officials from the state agriculture ministry stated that the initiative aims to close productivity gaps by improving knowledge transfer and farmer support. The programme also emphasized climate resilient farming practices and post harvest handling. Agricultural economists note that extension services…

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South-East Governors Explore Framework for Regional Industrial Collaboration

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South-East Governors Explore Framework for Regional Industrial Collaboration

Governors from South East states have initiated discussions on regional industrial collaboration aimed at strengthening manufacturing capacity and shared infrastructure development. The talks focused on logistics integration, investment promotion, and coordinated policy frameworks. Participants highlighted the potential benefits of pooling resources to develop industrial clusters and transport corridors. Emphasis was placed on improving ease of doing business and leveraging regional comparative advantages. Economic analysts view the discussions as a pragmatic approach to subnational development. They…

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Lagos State Scales Up Drainage Infrastructure to Mitigate Flood Risks

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Lagos State Scales Up Drainage Infrastructure to Mitigate Flood Risks

The Lagos State Government has scaled up its drainage expansion and flood mitigation programme as part of a broader urban resilience strategy ahead of the peak rainfall season. The intervention covers construction of new drainage channels, rehabilitation of aging infrastructure, and extensive desilting of primary and secondary collectors across flood prone areas of the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu described the initiative as a core component of the administration’s commitment to protecting lives, property, and…

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