In recent years, loan apps have gained significant popularity in Nigeria as an alternative source of credit for individuals and small businesses. The ease of access of loan apps have made them a go-to option for many Nigerians who need quick access to funds. However, beyond the convenience and ease of access, loan apps have had a significant impact on financial inclusion in Nigeria.
Financial inclusion simply refers to the availability and access to financial services such as banking, insurance, and credit to individuals and businesses at affordable costs. Nigeria is a country with a large unbanked population, and access to credit has been a significant challenge for many. Nevertheless, the emergence of loan apps has provided a solution to this problem by extending credit to a broader range of individuals, including those who are unbanked or underbanked.
Loan apps have leveraged on the widespread use of mobile phones in Nigeria to offer loans to individuals and businesses. With just a smartphone and internet connectivity, individuals can access loans ranging from a few thousand Naira to hundreds of thousands of Naira.
The process of obtaining a loan through these loan apps is fast and straightforward, with no collateral required. The funds are often disbursed within minutes, and repayment can be made through the app or via other payment channels.
Although loan apps have benefits, they also have challenges. Some loan apps charge high-interest rates that can lead to users becoming over-indebted, which is a significant issue that needs to be addressed.
List of Fake Loan Apps in Nigeria
Recently, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has given approval to 173 digital lending applications to operate in Nigeria. Out of the 173 loan apps, 119 have full approvals, while 54 currently have conditional approvals.
The following are the names of loan apps that have been approved to operate legally in Nigeria:
FULLY APPROVED
- SYCAMORE INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- TRADE DEPOT
- TAJOW INVESTMENT
- BLUE RIDGE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
- GROLATECH CREDIT LIMITED
- BRANCH INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
- P2VEST TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
- CREDITWAVE FINANCE LIMITED
- KEENEST TECH SERVICE LIMITED
- FAIRMONEY MICRO FINANCE BANK
- ALTRACRED FINANCE INVESTMENT LIMITED
- CREVANCE CREDIT LIMITED
- MENACRED COMPANY LIMITED
- AFROWIDE DEVELOPMENT LTD
- RED PLANET NIGERIA LIMITED
- AFROFIRST MOBILE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED
- RANKCAPITAL LIMITED
- IBS GOLDEN INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED
- LENDVISERY SERVICES LIMITED
- RENMONEY MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
- SWIPEBILL TECHNOLOGIES NIGERIA LIMITED
- HOMETOWN FINTECH LIMITED
- GIASUN TECHNOLOGY NIGERIA LIMITED
- BE RESOURCES LIMITED
- ROCKIT LENDERS NIGERIA LIMITED
- PIVO TECHNOLOGY LIMIED
- YES CREDIT COMPANY LIMITED
- IRORUN TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
- CSENSE LIMITED
- SUPREME HELP COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED
- ORCOM AND ORCOM BUSSINESS SUPORT LIMITED
- PAYHIPPO LIMITED.
- EASYCHECK FINANCE INVESTMENT LIMITED
- QUARK FINANCIAL NIGERIA LIMITED
- EDMOND SOLUTIONS COMPANY LIMITED
- TED ROCKET LIMITED
- PENAID LIMITED
- ARVE LIMITED
- DOVER CREDIT LIMITED
- RAGEKAY GLOBAL INVESTMENT LIMITED
- MAYWOOD LENDING LIMITED
- LINKPARK TECHNOLOGY NIGERIA LIMITED
- MANGNET LENDING LIMITED
- RUBYSTAR GLOBAL LIMITED
- BESTFIN NIGERIA LIMITED
- FUBRI CENTURY COMPANY LIMITED
- BERLY SPRING GLOBAL LIMITED
- ROCK FINANCIALS LIMITED
- PHOENIX PAYMENT SOLUTION LIMITED
- VALUE DRIVER TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION LIMITED
- NEXTPAYDAY LIMITED
- BLACKCOPPER SERVICE LIMITED
- TRAFALGAR ASSOCIATE LIMITED
- WINDVILLE FINANCIAL NIGERIA LIMITED
- ORANGE LOAN & PURPLE CREDIT LIMITED
- CARBON MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
- NEO-LINK TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED
- FINNEW FINTECH LIMITED
- OTP INTERNET TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
- RED HARBOR FINTECH LIMITED
- PAYLATER HUB LIMITED
- SKITLOAN NIGERIA LIMITED
- RACEOVA NIG. LIMITED
- NEW CREDAGE NIGERIA LIMITED
- BETTERLENDING COMPANY LIMITED
- FAST-POINT INTERGRATED LIMITED
- APEX LENDING LIMITED
- PISKA TECH NIGERIA LIMITED
- PRINCEP CREDIT SYSTEM LIMITED
- OMALEND SERVICE LIMITED
- POCKFUL FINANCE LIMITED
- HIGHCREDIT NIGERIA LIMITED
- HOLLANDALE NIGERIA LIMITED
- PAY FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICE LIMITED
- A1 CAPITAL SOLUTION LIMITED
- NEWEDGE FINANCE LIMITED
- PAPICHOU TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
- GOHARVEST INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
- MINO SPARKS LIMITED
- XGO FINANCE LIMITED
- PRIMERA MICROFINANCE BANK
- CREDIT TECH LENDING COMPANY
- PROSPERITY ARCHIPELAGO LIMITED
- FINESEST LIMITED
- SINGULARITY TECHNOLOGY NIGERIA LTD
- ECON MART FINTECH LIMITED
- PENNEE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
- OXYMON SOLUTION LIMITED
- LANTANA TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
- APPLINK CAPITAL NIGERIA LIMITED
- YEGON TECH LIMITED
- FEZOTECH NIGERIA LIMITED
- ERIC VSTA LIMITED
- MOBLASPAY COMPANY LIMITED
- PAYCREDIT LIMITED
- NIZ SERVICES LIMITED
- MINO SPARKS LIMITED
- FLO WOOD LENDING
- LIBERTY ASSURED LIMITED
- UNI TECHNOLOGY NIGERIA LTD
- TRADE LENDA COM LIMITED
- CREDITVILLE MICROFINANCE BANK LTD
- LETSHEGO MICROFINANCE BANK LTD
- KIOWOPE CAPITAL LIMITED
- VEENDHQ LIMITED
- UCPLUS ADVANCE LIMITED
- MAVEN FINANCE LIMITED
- AELLA FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- FLUNA CAPITAL LIMITED
- NEWEDGE FINANCE LIMITED
- TA PRIME LIMITED
- REGXTA GLOBAL SERVICE LTD
- PROVEST LIMITED
- JM RUBINUS LIMITED
- CROSSROADS E-PAYMENT SYSTEMS LIMITED
- CONSYNERGY LIMITED
- FINTCRED INNOVATION LIMITED
- AFROSAY FINTECH LIMITED
- MIM FINANCE COMPANY
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
- TRIPODBASE LIMITED
- OWOAFARA FINTECH SERVICE
- AJAX LENDING LIMITED
- THE PLATFORM DIGITAL NETWORK LIMITED
- ZIPPY CAPITAL LIMITED
- LENDING EDGE LIMITED
- LENDHA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
- DOJA LEMAIRE GLOBAL LIMITED
- PAYDAYHUB ONLINE NIGERIA LIMITED
- RETAIL BOOSTER LIMITED
- CITADELE CAPITALS LIMITED
- FEWCHORE FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED
- ONE PAYOUT LIMITED
- LIDYA GLOBAL LIMITED
- KWABA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
- FINPADI TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
- UMBA DIGITAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- FINTRADE SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- U TECHNOLOGY
- STELLAR FINANCE LIMITED
- DASH INNOVATIONS
- GRIT-TECH LIMITED
- CAELUM TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
- U THINKING NIGERIA LIMITED
- EATON HILL INVESTMENT LIMITED
- CREDITPRO BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES LTD
- MUSKA TECH LIMITED
- HELPPO AFRICA LIMITED
- RENNERS INVESTMENT LIMITED
- PEBBLE FINANCIAL TECH. LIMITED
- KIAKIA BITS LIMITED
- WEALTHBRIDGE CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
- TRIVISTA CAPITAL LIMITED
- ATIMI LENDING LTD
- ZUVY TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
- ROCKSHIELD MICROFINANCE
- DOT MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
- ALLAWEE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
- LUCRED TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
- NOLT FINANCE LIMITED
- SOKO LENDING LIMITED
- CITYGATE GLOBAL INVESTMENT LIMITED
- OLIVERMEAD INVESTMENT LIMITED
- LIGHTING FINANCE TECHNOLOGY NIGERIA LIMITED
- MENO FINANCE LIMITED
- HOIL INVESTMENT LIMITED.
- KIREDI ROCK COMPANY LTD
- GLOSH TECH LIMITED
- CLEMO FRESH CO. LTD
- PASSECO TECHNOLOGY NIG. LTD
- TRUST CEN LIMITED
- RIVERBANK PARTNERS LIMITED
- PRIME AVIS INVESTMENT SERVICES LIMITED
- RIVERBRAND TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
