Why Nigerians don’t pay their loans
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Why Nigerians don’t pay their loans

The frustration that comes from not being able to recover your money because Nigerians don’t pay back their loans on time isn’t up for debate. After all, we all get replete with stories of the high and mighty, and the not so mighty, dragging it out with banks regarding bad loans. “The Nigerian attitude to […]

A Guide to Nigeria’s Financial Ecosystem: Players, Services, and Regulators
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A Guide to Nigeria’s Financial Ecosystem: Players, Services, and Regulators

The Nigerian financial industry is a vast and complex landscape that can be challenging to navigate, even for experienced professionals. For fintechs looking to enter this market, understanding the intricacies of the financial ecosystem is crucial to success. However, with so much information to sift through, it can be daunting to know where to start.

How to get started as a lender in Zimbabwe
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How to get started as a lender in Zimbabwe

In May 2022, the Zimbabwe government froze all bank lending, citing speculative behavior as the villain. Businesses gasped, households flailed, and the economy wobbled like a three-legged table. For a moment, it felt like financial oxygen had been cut off. But nature—and credit markets—abhor a vacuum. During this period, formal financial institutions were sidelined, and […]