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The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has secured a €200 million financing facility from the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) development arm, EIB Global, in a move aimed at expanding access to funding for small businesses and accelerating investments in Nigeria’s green and digital economy.
The agreement, signed on Thursday in Abuja, will channel long-term financing to local financial institutions for onward lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and mid-sized companies operating in sectors including agriculture, renewable energy, digitalisation and innovation.
The facility comes as Nigeria seeks to stimulate private-sector growth, strengthen food security, expand clean energy access and deepen digital transformation amid mounting economic pressures and financing constraints facing smaller businesses.
The investment programme is expected to support small-scale investments across the country, helping businesses gain access to finance while creating jobs and strengthening economic resilience. It also aligns with EIB Global’s strategy under the European Union’s Global Gateway initiative…
European Investment Bank approves €200 million loan for Nigerian SMEs
European Investment Bank approves €200 million loan for Nigerian SMEs
Tobi Tunji
Analyst
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Nigeria has secured a €200 million financing facility from the European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB Global, through a partnership with the Development Bank of Nigeria to expand access to credit for small businesses and support investments in the country’s green and digital economy.
The funding agreement was announced in a statement issued by EIB Global on Thursday following a signing ceremony held at the Development Bank of Nigeria’s Lagos office in the presence of the EIB Vice-President, Ambroise Fayolle.
According to the statement, the facility will be deployed through local financial institutions to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises as well as mid-sized companies operating in agriculture, renewable energy, digitalisation and innovation.
The development comes as Nigerian businesses continue to face challenges accessing long-term financing amid elevated interest rates and persistent funding gaps that have constrained private sector growth.
The statement read, “The European Investment Bank Group’s development arm, EIB Global and the Development Bank…
Nigeria: DBN Secures €200m European Investment Bank Loan for Green Digital Growth
Nigeria: DBN Secures €200m European Investment Bank Loan for Green Digital Growth
[Leadership] The European Investment Bank's development arm, EIB Global, and the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) have signed a €200 million financing agreement aimed at supporting small-scale investments by Nigerian businesses operating in the green and digital economy.
Nigeria: DBN Secures €200m European Investment Bank Loan for Green ...
Nigeria: DBN Secures €200m European Investment Bank Loan for Green ...
The European Investment Bank's development arm, EIB Global, and the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) have signed a €200 million financing agreement aimed at supporting small-scale investments by Nigerian businesses operating in the green and digital economy.
The agreement was formalised at a signing ceremony held on Thursday at DBN's Lagos office, attended by EIB vice president Ambroise Fayolle and senior officials of the Development Bank of Nigeria.
The facility is expected to enhance access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and mid-sized companies, with a focus on sectors including agriculture, renewable energy, digitalisation and innovation.
According to the partners, the financing will support private sector development, encourage entrepreneurship and stimulate job creation by providing local financial institutions with resources to extend credit to eligible businesses.
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The programme is also designed to support Nigeria's green transition by increasing financing opportunities for renewable energy and agribusiness enter…
Nigeria Secures EUR 200 million EIB Loan with DBN to Boost Small-scale ...
Nigeria Secures EUR 200 million EIB Loan with DBN to Boost Small-scale ...
The European Investment Bank Group’s development arm, EIB Global and the Development Bank of Nigeria announced a €200 million financial partnership to support the development of small-scale investments of Nigerian enterprises contributing to Nigeria's green and digital economy. It was marked by a signature ceremony held on Thursday, 18thof June 2026 at the DBN, Lagos Office in the presence of Mr. Ambroise Fayolle, EIB Vice-President.
The investment programme will boost private sector development in Nigeria through small-scale investments of enterprises contributing to Nigeria's green and digital economy. It will support entrepreneurs and job creation by easing access to suitable finance for MSMEs and Midcaps.
This financing partnership also strengthens Nigeria’s green transition by expanding financing opportunities for companies in the renewable energy and agribusiness sectors. In agriculture, it will help improve productivity, develop local supply chains, and strengthen food security for a country that hosts the largest population in Africa. On the energy side, improved financing for renewable energy bu…
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1×broadly confirmedThe signing ceremony took place at the Development Bank of Nigeria’s Lagos office.
other
allafrica.com“The agreement was formalised at a signing ceremony held on Thursday at DBN's Lagos office, attended by EIB vice president Ambroise Fayolle and senior officials of the Development Bank of Nigeria.”
nairametrics.com“The funding agreement was announced in a statement issued by EIB Global on Thursday following a signing ceremony held at the Development Bank of Nigeria’s Lagos office in the presence of the EIB Vice-President, Ambroise Fayolle.”
1×broadly confirmedEIB Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle attended the signing ceremony.
other
allafrica.com“The agreement was formalised at a signing ceremony held on Thursday at DBN's Lagos office, attended by EIB vice president Ambroise Fayolle and senior officials of the Development Bank of Nigeria.”
nairametrics.com“The funding agreement was announced in a statement issued by EIB Global on Thursday following a signing ceremony held at the Development Bank of Nigeria’s Lagos office in the presence of the EIB Vice-President, Ambroise Fayolle.”
1×broadly confirmedThe financing facility will channel long-term financing to local financial institutions for onward lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and mid-sized companies.
other
businessday.ng“The agreement, signed on Thursday in Abuja, will channel long-term financing to local financial institutions for onward lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and mid-sized companies operating in sectors including agriculture, renewable energy, digitalisation and innovation.”
allafrica.com“The facility is expected to enhance access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and mid-sized companies, with a focus on sectors including agriculture, renewable energy, digitalisation and innovation.”
nairametrics.com“According to the statement, the facility will be deployed through local financial institutions to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises as well as mid-sized companies operating in agriculture, renewable energy, digitalisation and innovation.”
1×broadly confirmedThe financing facility focuses on sectors including agriculture, renewable energy, digitalisation and innovation.
other
businessday.ng“The agreement, signed on Thursday in Abuja, will channel long-term financing to local financial institutions for onward lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and mid-sized companies operating in sectors including agriculture, renewable energy, digitalisation and innovation.”
allafrica.com“The facility is expected to enhance access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and mid-sized companies, with a focus on sectors including agriculture, renewable energy, digitalisation and innovation.”
nairametrics.com“According to the statement, the facility will be deployed through local financial institutions to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises as well as mid-sized companies operating in agriculture, renewable energy, digitalisation and innovation.”
1×broadly confirmedThe investment programme is expected to support small-scale investments across Nigeria.
other
businessday.ng“The investment programme is expected to support small-scale investments across the country, helping businesses gain access to finance while creating jobs and strengthening economic resilience.”
eib.org“The investment programme will boost private sector development in Nigeria through small-scale investments of enterprises contributing to Nigeria's green and digital economy.”
1×broadly confirmedThe financing partnership is expected to create jobs.
other
eib.org“It will support entrepreneurs and job creation by easing access to suitable finance for MSMEs and Midcaps.”
businessday.ng“The investment programme is expected to support small-scale investments across the country, helping businesses gain access to finance while creating jobs and strengthening economic resilience.”
1×broadly confirmedThe financing partnership aims to strengthen food security in Nigeria.
other
businessday.ng“The facility comes as Nigeria seeks to stimulate private-sector growth, strengthen food security, expand clean energy access and deepen digital transformation amid mounting economic pressures and financing constraints facing smaller businesses.”
eib.org“In agriculture, it will help improve productivity, develop local supply chains, and strengthen food security for a country that hosts the largest population in Africa.”
1×broadly confirmedThe financing partnership aims to expand clean energy access in Nigeria.
other
businessday.ng“The facility comes as Nigeria seeks to stimulate private-sector growth, strengthen food security, expand clean energy access and deepen digital transformation amid mounting economic pressures and financing constraints facing smaller businesses.”
eib.org“On the energy side, improved financing”
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The European Investment Bank's development arm, EIB Global, and the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) have signed a €200 million financing agreement aimed at supporting small-scale investments by Nigerian businesses operating in the green and digital economy.
allafrica.com
The financing partnership aims to deepen digital transformation in Nigeria.
businessday.ng
Nigerian businesses face challenges accessing long-term financing amid elevated interest rates and persistent funding gaps.
nairametrics.com
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businessday.ng
“The facility comes as Nigeria seeks to stimulate private-sector growth, strengthen food security, expand clean energy access and deepen digital transformation amid mounting economic pressures and financing constraints facing smaller businesses.”
→ The financing facility is being provided as Nigeria addresses economic pressures and financing constraints for small businesses.
eib.org
“This financing partnership also strengthens Nigeria’s green transition by expanding financing opportunities for companies in the renewable energy and agribusiness sectors.”
→ The financing partnership supports Nigeria’s green transition by expanding financing for renewable energy and agribusiness.
nairametrics.com
“The development comes as Nigerian businesses continue to face challenges accessing long-term financing amid elevated interest rates and persistent funding gaps that have constrained private sector growth.”
→ Nigerian businesses face constrained access to long-term financing due to high interest rates and funding gaps.
businessday.ng
“It also aligns with EIB Global’s strategy under the European Union”
→ The facility aligns with EIB Global’s strategy under the European Union.