What Chamas and SACCOs can teach lenders about group lending
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What Chamas and SACCOs can teach lenders about group lending

Group finance has a reach that many fintechs still underestimate. In Kenya, SACCOs that operate under regulation reported 6.84 million members in 2023, a number that shows how much formal group lending has grown. Beyond that, informal savings groups called chamas are even more widespread. Estimates suggest there are around 300,000 active chamas, each managing […]

7 best things the Central Bank has ever done for digital lending in Nigeria
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7 best things the Central Bank has ever done for digital lending in Nigeria

The CBN has laid a strong foundation, but its work is far from over.

Ethical ways to recover loans
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Ethical ways to recover loans

Recovering loans ethically is one of the toughest challenges Nigerian lenders face. Contrary to common assumptions, the biggest obstacle isn’t funding, technology, or regulation, it’s the alarming reality that many Nigerians simply don’t pay back their loans. While financial hardship plays a part, a significant number of borrowers are willfully reluctant to repay. This article explores ethical, effective strategies lenders can use to recover loans without resorting to harassment or illegal practices.