FCCPC regulations for digital lenders
As digital lending continues to grow in Nigeria, regulatory oversight has become increasingly important to protect borrowers and ensure fair practices. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) plays a key role in setting guidelines that digital lenders must follow, from registration requirements to ethical debt collection and data usage standards. Understanding these regulations is essential for lenders looking to operate responsibly and sustainably, while also building trust in a rapidly evolving credit ecosystem.
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 […]
A cultural view of loan defaults in Uganda
Uganda’s experience illustrates that solving the problem of defaults is not simply about adjusting loan terms or improving credit scoring. It requires an understanding of the cultural frameworks that guide how people borrow, how they prioritize repayments, and how they perceive the consequences of failing to meet their obligations.


