FCCPC regulations for digital lenders
As digital lending continues to grow in Nigeria, regulatory oversight has become increasingly important to protect borrowers and ensure fair practices. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) plays a key role in setting guidelines that digital lenders must follow, from registration requirements to ethical debt collection and data usage standards. Understanding these regulations is essential for lenders looking to operate responsibly and sustainably, while also building trust in a rapidly evolving credit ecosystem.
How lenders should prepare for the new credit guarantee era
The following guidance grounded in NCGC’s own structure, principles and announcements explains how banks and fintechs can get ready internally, shape the right loan offerings, align their credit and risk frameworks, educate borrowers, and coordinate across teams for this new guarantee-driven lending ecosystem.
Credit bureaus, credit scoring, and payments providers for lenders in Ghana
Credit bureaus are the gatekeepers of reliable data, and in a place like Ghana, where non-performing loans (NPLs) hover around 24.3% according to CEIC data, data accuracy isn’t just helpful—it’s non-negotiable. With access to transparent borrower data, lenders are no longer flying blind—they can effectively sift out high-risk borrowers and reduce default rates, turning chaos […]