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. Download the full report here

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