Nigeria’s Federal Government starts new efforts to address a backlog of unpaid claims under the Export Expansion Grant (EEG) scheme, with the aim of clearing outstanding payments and reforming the programme.
Across reports, officials say the government pursues two parallel steps: processing remaining export grant obligations and restructuring the EEG to improve sustainability. Premium Times describes the approach as clearing the outstanding payment backlog while adjusting the scheme’s design so it can continue to function reliably going forward.
The Punch adds further specificity, reporting that the backlog is valued at about N330 billion. While both outlets focus on the government’s intent to tackle the backlog and restructure the programme, their emphasis differs slightly—Premium Times frames it in terms of the broader strategy and reform goal, while The Punch highlights the size of the backlog.
