{
  "id": 9198926,
  "title": "NADF to boost agricultural funding with non-interest finance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/nadf-to-boost-agricultural-funding-with-non-interest-finance-9198926",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T21:20:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nadf-to-boost-agricultural-funding-with-non-interest-finance/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has begun validating its proposed Non-Interest Finance Framework and Guidelines to expand access to agricultural financing and align with the Federal Government's food security goals. The documents aim to offer diverse and innovative financing options for farmers, agribusinesses, and other players in the agricultural value chain, according to a statement issued by NADF. Executive Secretary Mohammed Ibrahim emphasized that non-interest finance plays a vital role in Nigeria's financial system, providing ethical and risk-sharing financing models alongside conventional finance. The proposed framework would establish a transparent basis for delivering agricultural interventions through licensed non-interest financial institutions while adhering to governance, operational, and Shari’ah compliance standards. The Director of the Development Finance Advisory Department at the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Paul Oluikpe, welcomed the framework, highlighting its potential to bring an often-neglected aspect of agricultural financing into the mainstream.",
  "summary": "The National Agricultural Development Fund has validated its proposed Non-Interest Finance Framework to widen access to agricultural financing for farmers. Read More: https://punchng.com/nadf-to-boost-agricultural-funding-with-non-interest-finance/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "NADF to boost agricultural funding with non-interest finance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/nadf-to-boost-agricultural-funding-with-non-interest-finance",
        "published": "2026-09-22T20:54:41.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}