The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has validated its proposed Non-Interest Finance Framework and Operational Guidelines as part of efforts to expand ethical, asset-backed financing for smallholder farmers and agribusinesses across Nigeria. The proposed framework was presented at a stakeholder session held on September 22, 2026. It is intended to complement conventional financing models while helping underserved farmers and agricultural businesses gain access to the formal financial system. NADF Executive Secretary and CEO Mohammed Ibrahim said the framework would establish standards covering governance, risk management and Shari’ah compliance for agricultural interventions...