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Inside Nigeria’s lending reset: how credit direct Is positioning as the sector consolidates
Nairametrics
Aug 29, 2026 · 11:46 WAT
Nigeria’s digital lending sector is undergoing regulatory consolidation after the expiry of the compliance deadline for the 2025 Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has moved app-based and online lenders into a unified registration regime, with Credit Direct positioning within the changing environment.