How lenders should prepare for the new credit guarantee era
The following guidance grounded in NCGC’s own structure, principles and announcements explains how banks and fintechs can get ready internally, shape the right loan offerings, align their credit and risk frameworks, educate borrowers, and coordinate across teams for this new guarantee-driven lending ecosystem.
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 […]
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 […]