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Export Expansion Grant (EEG)

Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)

Amount or benefit
Between 5% to 15% of annual export value, depending on product category, paid as Export Credit Certificates (ECC)
Deadline
Rolling
Where
Nigeria only
Apply on the official site

Who can apply

Nigerian manufacturers/producers registered with CAC and NEPC who have made formal exports with proceeds repatriated to a Nigerian bank account, with a minimum annual export turnover of N5 million; post-shipment incentive.

Applicant type
Business
Business stage
GrowthEstablished
Location rule
Nigeria only
Nigeria only
Sectors
Business & entrepreneurshipAgriculture & foodCreative industries

What you get

Between 5% to 15% of annual export value, depending on product category, paid as Export Credit Certificates (ECC)

Notes
Paid in Export Credit Certificates usable for federal tax and other settlements, not cash. See NEPC's revised EEG guidelines.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Rolling
Deadline details
Applications processed usually within 90 days; no fixed call
Status
Open

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (nepc.gov.ng) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteApplications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply at nepc.gov.ng. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
nepc.gov.ng
From the official page
“Nigerian exporters can get between 5% to 15% of their annual export value, depending on exporters’ product category.”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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