What are the problems associated with lending money in Nigeria?
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What are the problems associated with lending money in Nigeria?

Every day, thousands of Nigerian lenders wake up to face a market that’s equal parts promising and precarious. The nation’s vast population, entrepreneurial spirit, and rapidly growing SME sector make it an attractive ground for credit services.  Over 40 million MSMEs account for nearly half of Nigeria’s GDP, and many of these businesses rely on […]

The risks and rewards of offering BNPL as a lender
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The risks and rewards of offering BNPL as a lender

Buy Now Pay Later has become one of the fastest-growing credit products, and lenders everywhere understand why.

A cultural view of loan defaults in Malawi
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A cultural view of loan defaults in Malawi

Executive Summary Between 2019 and 2024, Malawi has seen both a rapid expansion in personal lending and a growing struggle with defaults. While commercial banks, microfinance institutions (MFIs), savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs), village savings and loan associations (VSLAs), and new digital lenders have opened up access to credit, many Malawians still find it difficult […]