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Loan Agreements in Nigeria: Understanding Your Rights
Under Nigerian law, loan agreements can be deemed invalid or unenforceable in certain situations. These include:
- Unlicensed Money Lenders: Operating without a valid license from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) or relevant state authorities can make contracts unenforceable.
- Excessive Interest Rates or Hidden Fees: Contracts with unconscionable terms may be unenforceable under consumer protection laws, as regulated by the CBN.
- Fraud, Misrepresentation, or Coercion: Contracts obtained through deception, misleading statements, or threats can be voidable.
- Breach of Privacy & Harassment: Loan apps that invade borrowers' privacy or engage in harassment may have contracts that can be challenged as invalid under the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and FCCPC guidelines.
- Lack of Written Agreement: Loan agreements exceeding ₦20,000 (varies by state) require a written contract signed by both parties to be enforceable.
- Violation of Loan Tenure & Repayment Rules: Contracts that violate CBN guidelines on microfinance lending may be challenged.
- Duress or Undue Influence: Contracts signed under threats, blackmail, or undue influence are invalid under Nigerian Contract Law.
- Lending to Minors: Loan contracts with individuals under 18 years old are automatically void.
Understanding these points can help borrowers navigate loan agreements and protect their rights.
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