NIRSAL Guarantees Over N100bn in Agricultural Loans, Boosting Sector Confidence

The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) has guaranteed over N100 billion in agricultural loans in 2025, enabling financial institutions to extend credit to projects within the agricultural value chain nationwide. This milestone underscores NIRSAL's success in de-risking the agricultural sector and improving access to finance.

The CEO of NIRSAL, Sa'ad Hamidu, highlighted the institution's focus on value creation and strong partnerships with financial institutions. Akinola Baiyewu, the Regional Head of South Business Development, emphasized NIRSAL's commitment to supporting Nigeria's agribusiness entrepreneurs.