11th EUNAP Webinar
A Turning Point for Sustainable Agribusiness in Nigeria
The EU–Nigeria Agribusiness Platform brought together stakeholders to explore compliance, carbon markets, and financing opportunities.
Event Overview
Date: April 23, 2026
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Participants: 168 (8 countries)
Organiser: EUNAP
Co-host: NICERT Expert Consulting
Funded by: European Union
Why This Webinar Matters
With the December 2026 EUDR deadline approaching, Nigerian agribusinesses face major challenges:
- High compliance costs
- Limited access to financing
- Lack of technical capacity
This webinar directly addressed these gaps and positioned compliance as an opportunity.
Key Insights
Compliance = Opportunity
Businesses can access premium EU markets, improve credibility, and gain long-term competitiveness.
Carbon Credits = Revenue
Farm mapping, traceability, and monitoring support both compliance and carbon monetisation.
Example: 16,000 hectares → up to $1.3M annually in carbon revenue.
Green Finance is Key
- €190M EU-backed facility
- 10–17% interest rates
- Blended finance for SMEs
Smallholder Inclusion
No compliance strategy succeeds without them.
- Cooperative models
- Cluster farming
- Shared certification
Technology Drives Compliance
- GPS farm mapping
- Supply chain tracking
- Real-time monitoring
- Carbon verification
Industry Concerns
- Slow funding disbursement
- Complex loan processes
- Bureaucratic bottlenecks
- Low awareness of carbon markets
Access matters as much as availability.
Strategic Outcomes
- EUDR can transform export systems
- Carbon markets create new revenue streams
- Policies exist, but execution is lagging
- Collaboration is essential
What Happens Next?
- ✔ Green finance roundtable
- ✔ SME capacity training
- ✔ National strategy alignment
- ✔ Better access to blended finance
- ✔ Increased awareness & support
Final Takeaway
The future of Nigerian agribusiness is about compliance, sustainability, and smart financing.
Early adopters will lead in global markets.
