ProvidusUnity Bank Advocates for Non-Oil Export Growth

ProvidusUnity Bank has urged for stronger collaboration among exporters, financial institutions, industry associations, and government agencies to enhance Nigeria's non-oil export earnings and competitiveness in international markets. This call was made during the fifth edition of its Non-Oil Export Business Forum held in Kano, which gathered over 200 participants to discuss challenges in the non-oil export sector.

The forum, themed “Driving Export Competitiveness, Trade Facilitation and Economic Facilitation,” emphasized improving access to trade finance, regulatory compliance, market access, and value addition. The Nigerian Export Promotion Council reported that Nigeria achieved a record $6.1 billion in non-oil export receipts in 2025, an 11.5 percent increase from the previous year, with export volumes reaching 8.02 million metric tonnes.

Enyinnaya Akagha, representing ProvidusUnity Bank's Managing Director, stated that unlocking the sector's potential requires tailored financial solutions and partnerships. Abdullahi Maidoya Yakubu, Chairman of Dawanau International Market Limited, highlighted the importance of collaboration to maximize the region's agricultural export opportunities.