Article Was Last Updated August 26, 2026
Applications are now open for NACCIMA funding in 2026, allowing eligible Nigerian businesses to seek a share of a $150 million NACCIMA–ODDO BHF financing facility. Businesses can seek at least $10 million at single-digit interest rates, while the minimum repayment period stands at 7.5 years.
The financing covers manufacturing, agro-allied processing, energy, logistics, transportation, mineral beneficiation, digital economy and ICT. NACCIMA has allocated 20% of the facility to digital economy and ICT projects.
Applicants need at least three years of audited financial statements and must meet the programme’s other eligibility conditions. In addition, approved beneficiaries must commit 35% to 50% of the financing to eligible European machinery, equipment, technology and specialised services. Applications close on 11 September 2026.
How To Apply For NACCIMA Funding
Businesses that want to apply for NACCIMA funding must submit an Expression of Interest through the NACCIMA–ODDO BHF digital application portal.
The process begins with the applicant’s company and project information. ODDO BHF SE will assess eligible projects as part of its credit process.
NACCIMA has set 11 September 2026 as the application deadline in information issued through its programme representatives.
Applicants should submit their Expressions of Interest before the deadline and use the application instructions provided through the portal.
Who Can Apply For NACCIMA Funding?
NACCIMA has opened the facility to Nigerian businesses operating in selected sectors.
Eligible areas include:
- Manufacturing
- Agro-allied processing
- Energy
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Mineral beneficiation
- Digital economy
- Information and communication technology
The manufacturing category excludes defence-related projects.
NACCIMA has allocated 20% of the $150 million facility to digital economy and ICT projects.
Applicants must belong to a recognised organised private-sector association. These include NACCIMA, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), the National Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) and the National Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI).
NACCIMA Funding Requirements
Applicants need at least three years of audited financial statements.
They must demonstrate that their businesses can repay the financing and meet the programme’s Environmental, Social and Governance requirements.
The proposed project must qualify for expansion or capital expenditure financing under the ODDO BHF arrangement.
Applicants must provide the corporate and project information requested through the application portal.
How Much Is NACCIMA Funding?
The NACCIMA–ODDO BHF facility has a total value of $150 million.
Each applicant can seek at least $10 million in financing.
The facility offers single-digit interest rates, while the minimum repayment period stands at 7.5 years.
The financing structure makes the programme suitable for large expansion and capital investment projects rather than small cash grants.
What Can Businesses Use NACCIMA Funding For?
The financing supports qualifying business expansion and capital expenditure.
Successful beneficiaries must commit 35% to 50% of the financing to approved European machinery, equipment, technology and specialised services.
The remaining funds can support approved project expenditure in Nigeria and other eligible markets under the financing terms.
Is NACCIMA Funding A Grant?
No. The $150 million programme provides repayable financing.
ODDO BHF SE will assess the financial strength and repayment capacity of companies that progress through the application process.
NACCIMA has described the facility as long-term financing offered at single-digit interest rates.
When Is The NACCIMA Funding Deadline?
NACCIMA has opened applications for the facility.
The deadline listed in NACCIMA-side information is 11 September 2026.
Applicants should complete the Expression of Interest process before that date.
What Happened To The ₦75 Billion NACCIMA Fund?
The ₦75 billion NACCIMA–Bank of Industry arrangement from 2024 is separate from the current $150 million facility.
NACCIMA and the Bank of Industry signed a Memorandum of Understanding in December 2024 concerning a proposed ₦75 billion intervention for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
The 2026 facility instead involves NACCIMA and ODDO BHF SE.
The two programmes have different partners, financing structures and eligibility conditions.
NACCIMA Funding 2026: Key Facts
| Item | Details |
| Facility | NACCIMA–ODDO BHF Offshore Expansion Facility |
| Total amount | $150 million |
| Minimum financing | $10 million |
| Interest rate | Single-digit |
| Minimum repayment period | 7.5 years |
| Application status | Open |
| Deadline | 11 September 2026 |
| Application method | NACCIMA–ODDO BHF digital portal |
| Audited accounts | At least 3 years |
| European procurement | 35%–50% of financing |
| ICT allocation | 20% |
| Eligible sectors | Manufacturing, agro-processing, energy, logistics, transportation, mineral beneficiation and ICT |
| Membership | Recognised organised private-sector association |
