MY CONCERNS ABOUT DIGITAL LOAN APPS
Recently, I have received a growing number of phone calls, direct messages, and personal complaints from individuals who are indebted to various loan applications, including platforms such as OPay, Moniepoint, and several others. This trend is becoming increasingly concerning.
What is particularly striking is that some of these borrowers do not have a stable source of income. They are unemployed, do not operate businesses, and do not receive regular salaries. Nevertheless, they are still able to access loans within minutes through these applications, with repayment schedules that sometimes commence within days or weeks, often accompanied by accumulating interest.
This situation raises several important questions.
First, to the digital lenders: what level of due diligence is conducted prior to the approval of these loans? Is there sufficient verification to ensure that a borrower has a realistic capacity to repay? Responsible lending should not end with the mere disbursement of funds.
Second, to the regulators—particularly the Central Bank of Nigeria (@cenbank), the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), @NDICNigeria and other relevant financial authorities—what safeguards are currently in place to ensure that digital lending is conducted responsibly? Are existing regulations adequate, and are they being effectively enforced?
I am particularly concerned because some borrowers are reportedly very young, while others are financially vulnerable. When repayment becomes unmanageable and debts continue to accumulate, aggressive debt recovery practices often follow, including repeated calls and messages to family members and acquaintances.
Beyond the immediate inconvenience, this raises a more profound concern. Could easy access to credit without proper affordability assessments be contributing to the vulnerability of some desperate young individuals, potentially pushing them toward unlawful activities in an attempt to repay debts or avoid harassment? If so, this is no longer merely a financial issue—it is a broader societal concern.
Finally, I would like to hear from legal practitioners. @babanyara_ When a digital loan becomes unpayable due to accumulated interest, what legal remedies are available to both borrowers and lenders? What protections does Nigerian law provide, and where should the boundary be drawn between legitimate debt recovery & harassment?
This is an important conversation that warrants serious attention. Financial inclusion must be encouraged, but it must be accompanied by responsible lending practices, robust consumer protection, and adequate financial education.
IG Disu sir. @TunjiDisu1 these apps are potentially pushing young people to commit crimes.
@IU_Wakilii Must you comment imran ? This isn't politics, this is what you want . How can assassination of ones character be categorize as just mere politics haba mana ?!!!
Dear incoming Governor of Gombe State @ProfIsaPantami
Kindly endure and don’t let criticism distract you. Every leader who dares to make a difference will face opposition. Stay focused, remain patient, and let your character speak louder than their noise.
Success comes with challenges. Keep moving forward. May Allah grant you strength, wisdom, and victory in the upcoming 2027 election.
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My sister, lets even for the sake of this conversation agree without conceding this pathetic liar is saying the truth
Isn’t the “world record” breaking increase in revenue also due to the devaluation of the Naira?
But wait a minute, why are Nigerians and the media not demanding explanation on what has happened to the estimated $6.5 Billion in crude oil earning (windfall) accruing from the spike in crude oil price due to the conflict in the Middle East?
This evil regime will need to be sent packing sooner than later before Nigeria is listed in @eBay for sale
I have always said these Lagosians have a false sense of superiority complex, this is because some thieves in the North sold their people to T-Pain
The United Nations has never had a woman serve as Secretary-General since its founding in 1945. With António Guterres’ tenure ending in January 2027, there is growing global momentum for the UN to have its first female Secretary-General and our own @AminaJMohammed stands out as a highly qualified and experienced candidate who could make history as the first woman to lead the United Nations.
@Oriafarrell1@B_ELRUFAI Damn , you are so dumb , to even talk this way , totally ignorant of what happened at the time . But I Don't blame you , I know your script .
Allah has tested us with leaders, most of whom lack empathy, lack integrity, lack shame, and have no regard for what is right. The most important thing we must do is return to Allah, improve our relationship with Him, and Allah will provide us with a way out.
—Sheik Ishaq Adam Ishaq
Juma'at Sermon
List and names of people arrested in other to indict Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.
Mr Ahmadu Sule of TMDK
Mr Jimi Lawal
Mr Joel Adoga
Mr Bashir Saidu
Mr Jafaru Sani
Umar Waziri
Samuel Aruwan
Mrs Shizzer Nasara
All arrested and investigated yet they could tie anything to Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai.
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Day 143 In @icpcnigeria Captivity!
The T-Pain Identity Crisis 💥💥💥💥💥💥
Why do I think this poem of @elrufai was what triggered T-Pain and the unfolding persecution
🔥Some people say Bola Tinubu is not his name
🔥Nobody know his birth date for sure
🔥Nobody know who his parents are for sure
🔥I know my name for sure
🔥I know my parents
🔥I know my birth date
🔥I know I have class mates, there are no questions whether I graduated from Ahmadu Bello University or not
#ReleaseElrufaiNow
#ReleaseElrufaiNow
#ReleaseElrufaiNow
I was relaxing in front of my shop when a young cattle herder walked by with his herd. He stopped, stared at my shop for a while, and looked genuinely curious.
I smiled and said, "How about giving me one cow for free?"
Without hesitation, he replied, "What would you even do with a cow? You already have a shop!"
I laughed and said, "Then let's trade—you give me all your cows, and I'll give you my shop."
He shook his head. "No way!"
I invited him inside to enjoy the cool air from the fan. After a few seconds, he looked at me, smiled, and said, "You wouldn't last a day as a herder."
I couldn't stop laughing. Then I took a photo of him and showed it to him. The moment he saw himself, he burst into laughter.
We both laughed like old friends before he waved goodbye and continued on his journey with his cattle.
That brief encounter was a reminder that every child has a story, dreams, and potential. With access to education and opportunity, many more doors can open for children like him.N
--Barrister Nazeer Achilafia
Operation Endurance Peace troops arrested two Berom Christian militias, including one identified as Mr. Aboi, on July 4 at 3:30 p.m. in the Trade Centre community of Kuru.
Authorities credit improved surveillance and operational efforts for the ongoing identification and capture of suspects linked to the recent attack on NIPSS.
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This video aged like fine wine!
If there is any time a political pundit has ever been vindicated it is this moment when @BwalaDaniel exposed T-Pain as a scam
Everything he said here about T-Pain is as accurate as a prediction of the prophets
T-Pain has destroyed Nigeria beyond repairs
Another Scam detected in the Tinubu administration Budget.
The National commission for the Almajiri and Out of School Children Education situated in Abuja will spend 1,400,000,000 ($1.1m) on “Rehabilitation & Construction of Obasanjo-Itele Road & Idogo Township road” in faraway Ogun state”
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