The government has finally stepped in to regulate loan apps in Nigeria. The FCCPC introduced new rules to control how these apps give loans, recover money and treat users. This should stop harassment, threats and the habit of messaging people’s contacts when they cannot repay
But will it actually work
Many of these apps ignored rules before. Some may simply rebrand and continue. At the same time, a lot of people rely on them because income is unstable and emergencies happen
If the rules are too strict, borrowing could become harder. If they are too weak, nothing changes
Some people say loan apps helped them. Others say they made things worse
What has your experience been and do you think these new rules will fix the problem?
Emilokan
1 Comments
Exactly. Even if you ban 10 apps, new ones will replace them as long as people need quick cash. The system problem is bigger than just the apps
The real question is whether this reform will improve lending or just reduce obvious abuse while the same system continues quietly