According to a report by Omni, Nigeria's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market has reached a value of $25 billion. However, only 18% of retailers in the sector have accessed formal credit. The report suggests that technology may play a crucial role in bridging this gap in financial access for retailers.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has emphasized that public funding is insufficient to achieve the necessary large-scale transformation in the agricultural sector. It is advocating for greater private sector participation through a blended finance model to stimulate investment growth in agriculture.

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has confirmed data from Vanguard Newspaper indicating a 22.5 percent decline in bank credit to manufacturers, amounting to N1.9 trillion. MAN expressed concerns that this decline could negatively impact industrial growth, increase unemployment, and hinder policy implementation, attributing the issue to high interest rates and policy gaps.

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has cautioned that the country's low transparency rating may discourage foreign investment in its oil, gas, and mining sectors. NEITI emphasized the need for enhanced accountability to attract potential investors.

The Federal Government of Nigeria, alongside the Niger State Government, has conducted training for 100 youths, women, and agripreneurs in hydroponic farming. This initiative was organized by Amaiza Enterprise Company Limited, Nigeria Polytechnic Foundation (NIPOF), Luqknight Limited, and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), in collaboration with the Niger State Agency.

Many farmers in Nigeria have urged the Federal Government to decentralize agricultural financial interventions to enhance access for those in rural areas. A coalition of various agricultural stakeholders, including smallholder farmers and cooperative societies, has expressed the need for improved support programs to better serve the farming community across the country.