Call For Applications: Federal Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) 2026 ( N300,000 Interest-Free Loan)

The Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) is a flagship financial inclusion initiative of the National Social Investment Programme Agency, designed to support micro and small-scale entrepreneurs across Nigeria. The programme provides zero-interest, collateral-free loans to help economically active Nigerians expand their businesses, improve productivity, and build sustainable livelihoods.

GEEP focuses on reaching people who are often excluded from formal banking systems, including smallholder farmers, petty traders, artisans, and market women. Through its loan schemes, beneficiaries can access affordable capital to grow their enterprises without the burden of high interest rates.

Eligibility

• The programme is open to Nigerians who are engaged in income-generating activities.
• This includes small business owners, traders and artisans, market women, and smallholder farmers who require financial support to scale their operations or stabilize their businesses.

Benefits

• FarmerMoni is designed for smallholder farmers and offers interest-free loans of up to ₦300,000. The facility helps farmers access essential inputs such as seeds, fertilisers, equipment, and basic farm tools. The goal is to boost agricultural productivity, strengthen food security, and improve farmers’ incomes.
• TraderMoni targets petty traders, artisans, and small-scale entrepreneurs. It provides quick and accessible loans of up to ₦100,000, enabling beneficiaries to restock goods, improve cash flow, and gradually expand their businesses.
• MarketMoni focuses on market women and offers interest-free loans of up to ₦100,000. With access to affordable credit, beneficiaries can increase their working capital, restock inventory, and stabilize daily trading activities.

Required Documents

• Applicants are expected to provide basic personal and business information.
• This includes full name, phone number, National Identification Number (NIN), state and local government area, nature of business or farming activity, a passport photograph, and a valid means of identification.
• Details of a guarantor are also required. This covers the guarantor’s full name, phone number, email address, and residential address.

Application Portal

Interested applicants can access the official GEEP application portal through the National Social Investment Programme Agency website at https://geep.nsipa.gov.ng/.