The National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) has announced the 2026 cycle of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP). This initiative provides interest-free, collateral-free loans of up to ₦300,000 to smallholder farmers, traders, artisans, and petty entrepreneurs across Nigeria, supporting economic empowerment and financial inclusion.
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GEEP 2026 – Overview
Host: National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA)
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
Reward: Interest-free loans up to ₦300,000
Collateral: None required
Repayment: Flexible structure
IELTS Required: No
Application Deadline: Not specified
About GEEP
The Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) is a flagship initiative under Nigeria’s National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), designed to provide financial support to underserved groups including smallholder farmers, market traders, artisans, youths, and other micro-enterprise owners.
The program aims to increase productivity, strengthen businesses, and promote economic growth by providing accessible funding for essential business inputs and working capital.
GEEP Programmes and Benefits
1. FarmerMoni
Provides interest-free loans of up to ₦300,000 for smallholder farmers.
Enables access to seeds, fertilizers, equipment, and other farming inputs.
2. TraderMoni
Targets small-scale traders, artisans, and petty entrepreneurs.
Offers loans up to ₦100,000 to boost inventory, cash flow, and business growth.
3. MarketMoni
Supports market women with loans up to ₦100,000.
Helps grow working capital and strengthen business operations.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for GEEP 2026, applicants must be Nigerian and:
Own or operate a small business
Be a trader, artisan, or market woman
Be a smallholder farmer
Required Documents
Personal Details:
Full Name
Phone Number
NIN (National Identification Number)
State and LGA
Nature of Business/Farming
Passport Photograph
Valid ID Card
Guarantor Details:
Full Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Residential Address
How to Apply for GEEP 2026
Applications for GEEP loans are ongoing. Interested Nigerians can register anytime through the official GEEP platform or approved registration centres.
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