A deep overview of consumer credit in Tanzania
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A deep overview of consumer credit in Tanzania

This report reviews (year-by-year) the data (2019–2024) on formal credit flows, borrower profiles and defaults, and consumer lending trends

5 issues that lenders have with Nigerian credit bureaus
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5 issues that lenders have with Nigerian credit bureaus

Before Nigerian credit bureaus were created, banks operated as lone wolves, reluctant to share credit information with third parties. They also didn’t have ways of knowing if a borrower had unpaid loans with other banks/financial institutions. As such, borrowers could easily secure multiple loans and cart away funds from different institutions without the lenders knowing. […]

Top 5 Credit Bureaus for lenders in East Africa
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Top 5 Credit Bureaus for lenders in East Africa

In a region where financial inclusion is rapidly expanding, you’ll agree the need for reliable credit scoring has never been clearer. So, which bureaus are leading the charge in making East African lending more secure and sustainable?