Agriculture credit rises by 23% as banks shift lending from oil, manufacturing

BusinessDay | 01-09-2026 03:51pm |

In the first part of 2026, banks in Nigeria gave 23% more loans to the agriculture sector. This increase happened because banks are moving their focus away from lending money to the oil and manufacturing industries. This shift suggests that banks see more potential in agriculture for growth and investment.

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