The Federal Government has unveiled a $3.14 billion agricultural investment portfolio under the Food and Agriculture Organisation's (FAO) Hand-in-Hand Initiative, targeting five key value chains, tomato, cassava, maize, dairy, and fisheries.Minister o… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader FG, FAO launch $3.14bn agro-investment to boost food security, SMEs By Busola Bamidele on September 17, 2025 The Federal Government has unveiled a $3.14 billion agricultural investment portfolio under the Food and Agriculture Organisation's (FAO) Hand-in-Hand Initiative, targeting five key value chains, tomato, cassava, maize, dairy, and fisheries. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, announced the initiative at the National Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Abuja, stressing its goal to end hunger, reduce poverty, and strengthen rural resilience. The portfolio combines $1.75 billion in public funding with $1.39 billion from private investors, reflecting both government backing and strong private sector confidence. According to Kyari, the initiative is projected to raise per capita income by $657, sequester 1.2 million tonnes of carbon, and directly or indirectly benefit over 4.1 million Nigerians. Read also: FG, FAO launch $3.14bn agro-investment to boost food security, SMEs NASFAT urges FG on interest-free loans for farmers High borrowing costs squeeze SMEs in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya FG courts global investors to drive SME growth Nigeria's gas-powered rail vision to unlock SME growth corridors He highlighted that the investment offers "bankable opportunities" in agriculture and irrigation, presenting an average internal rate of return above 14%. FAO representative in Nigeria, Hussein Gadain, commended the government's efforts, calling irrigation a "game-changer" for Nigeria's food systems while urging stakeholders to act collectively to drive food security, create jobs, and scale sustainable growth.

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The Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has called on the Federal Government to consider faith-based principles in its financial empowerment programmes for Nigerians.Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike, NASFAT's Chief Missioner, made the appeal following Vice Pre… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader NASFAT urges FG on interest-free loans for farmers By Busola Bamidele on September 16, 2025 The Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has called on the Federal Government to consider faith-based principles in its financial empowerment programmes for Nigerians. Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike, NASFAT's Chief Missioner, made the appeal following Vice President Kashim Shettima's directive to disburse ₦250 billion in credit support to smallholder farmers at a single-digit interest rate through the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU). Read also: NASFAT urges FG on interest-free loans for farmers High borrowing costs squeeze SMEs in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya FG courts global investors to drive SME growth Nigeria's gas-powered rail vision to unlock SME growth corridors Why reliability is more impressive than raw talent While commending the initiative, Onike stressed that both Islam and Christianity disapprove of interest-based loans, which he described as exploitative and harmful to social and economic harmony. He urged the government to engage religious leaders in shaping alternatives such as interest-free financing models that align with ethical values. He added that such inclusivity would not only protect farmers of faith but also strengthen trust and participation in the empowerment scheme.

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