Why lower interest rates won’t fix Nigeria’s credit access problem

    Oluwole Crowther | Top Stories | Aug 02, 2025    
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Even if the interest rate were as low as 5 percent, many businesses, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), may still be unable to access credit, largely due to a high-risk environment and historical concerns around non-performing loans and financial shallowness.

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