How some Nigerians get into chronic debt, and how to get out
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How some Nigerians get into chronic debt, and how to get out

Let's face it – getting caught in a debt spiral is easier than we'd like to admit. Kiki's story shows how quickly a celebration can turn into a financial nightmare. But here's the good news: there's always a way out, even when things seem hopeless.

Loan business vs. Lending business: A difference every lender should know
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Loan business vs. Lending business: A difference every lender should know

One is run as a corporate machine with risk and compliance models, and the other is based on flexibility, personal contact, and sometimes punitive penalties for non-repayment.

What Chamas and SACCOs can teach lenders about group lending
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What Chamas and SACCOs can teach lenders about group lending

Group finance has a reach that many fintechs still underestimate. In Kenya, SACCOs that operate under regulation reported 6.84 million members in 2023, a number that shows how much formal group lending has grown. Beyond that, informal savings groups called chamas are even more widespread. Estimates suggest there are around 300,000 active chamas, each managing […]