Frequently asked questions on credit scores and blacklists
Understanding credit scores and blacklists is essential for anyone seeking loans, credit cards, or financing. This article answers the most common questions people have, from how credit scores are calculated to what being “blacklisted” really means, how long it lasts, and whether you can fix it. Whether you're building credit or trying to recover from past issues, this guide breaks everything down in simple, practical terms.
Why your loan default rate is high and five data points you’re ignoring
Many lenders blame late payments on “bad borrowers,” but the real problem is often hidden in the data they overlook. This article explains why your default rate is higher than it should be and highlights five powerful data points, often ignored by lenders that can dramatically improve underwriting accuracy, borrower monitoring, and repayment performance.
Frequently asked questions on starting a lending business in Nigeria
Starting a lending business in Nigeria offers big opportunities, but many founders struggle with regulations, setup steps, and risk management. This FAQ-style guide answers the most common questions, from licensing and CAC registration to choosing a lending model and handling collections, so you can launch your lending business with confidence.
Everything you need to know about the Central Bank of Nigeria act
This article walks through the Central Bank Act with a focus on what it means for Nigerian lenders and credit providers.
Everything you need to know about Nigeria’s new tax laws
This article breaks down the tax reforms in practical terms and answers the questions lenders are already asking.
Does Android still allow lenders to scrap SMS from phones for scoring?
The question lenders now ask is simple: does Android still allow loan apps to scrape SMS from users’ phones for credit scoring?
5 Profitable lending niches for lenders in 2026
The lending world is changing fast in 2026, and the most profitable opportunities now lie in specialized niches rather than traditional loan products. Demand is rising for focused, high-margin lending segments driven by new consumer needs, digital business models, and smarter risk assessment. In this article, we highlight five profitable lending niches that offer strong growth potential, less competition, and better returns.
Top 5 loan recovery providers in Nigeria
Loan recovery can make or break a lending business, especially in Nigeria’s fast-paced credit market. With rising default rates and increasing regulatory pressure, choosing the right recovery partner is now a strategic necessity. In this article, we spotlight five of the most reliable loan recovery providers in Nigeria and what makes them stand out.
Frequently asked questions about alternative credit scoring
The traditional credit score is a relic of an era that didn’t understand how modern people actually move money. If you’ve ever wondered how your utility bills, airtime purchases, or even your social media footprint could help you get a loan, you’re looking at alternative credit scoring. We’re answering the real questions about how this data is collected, whether it’s actually secure, and why it’s finally making "unbanked" a term of the past.
Why non-financial companies are offering credit products
This article looks at why non-financial companies are offering credit products, how they structure these offerings, and what it means for lenders operating in African markets.
How open banking affect credit bureaus in Nigeria
This article breaks down how open banking is already influencing credit bureaus in Nigeria, what lenders are seeing today, and how the relationship between open banking and credit reporting is likely to evolve in the near future.
