Nigeria, Feb. 3 -- Policy Imperatives for a Non-Oil Export-Driven Economy for Nigeria (1)

- Improve Access to Finance for Exporters: Access to affordable financing is crucial for businesses to invest in production, processing, and marketing for export. Financial institutions need to be encouraged to provide loans and other financial products tailored to the needs of exporters.

- Explore Export Credit Guarantee Schemes: Government-backed export credit guarantee schemes can mitigate risks for exporters and financial institutions, making it easier for businesses to finance export ventures.

- Diversify Export Products: Nigeria needs to explore opportunities in non-traditional export commodities beyond oil, cocoa, and palm oil. Nigeria can ...