Lenders battle against fraudsters; a case for an industry blacklist
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Lenders battle against fraudsters; a case for an industry blacklist

As digital lending surges in Nigeria, fraud has quietly become one of the industry’s biggest threats, with coordinated identity theft and serial loan defaulters overwhelming individual lenders who battle in isolation. The danger isn’t unique. Kenya offers a stark warning, with an estimated 3.2 million people blacklisted on the country’s TransUnion credit bureau. Without a unified industry blacklist to identify and curb repeat offenders, Nigerian lenders risk following the same path, continually staying several steps behind increasingly sophisticated fraudsters.

5 ways GSI should be improved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
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5 ways GSI should be improved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

Global Standing Instruction (GSI) is one of the most remarkable inventions by the CBN. Now, is the GSI as good as it should be? We don’t think so because every good thing can get better.

Consumer finance software: What it is and why lenders rely on it
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Consumer finance software: What it is and why lenders rely on it

This article explores what consumer finance software is, how it works, and why it has become a critical tool for modern lenders. As lending grows more digital and customer expectations for speed and convenience increase, financial institutions are turning to consumer finance software to streamline operations, manage risk, and deliver faster loan decisions. Here, we break down the key features of these platforms and why lenders increasingly rely on them to power efficient, scalable lending operations.