Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
206 results for "lending"
Nigeria's largest telecom operator is bringing back its popular Xtratime service after regulators suspended strict new lending rules. Millions of customers will soon be able to borrow airtime and data again when they run out of credit.
A new partnership is bringing blockchain technology to Indian agriculture, making it easier for farmers to get loans using their crops and equipment as collateral. The pilot program could transform how rural communities access financial services.
Michigan just handed out $500,000 to four groups creating new ways for homeowners and businesses to afford clean energy upgrades. The grants will train lenders, develop financing tools, and make green projects accessible to communities across the state.
After 35 years of partnership, Poland's economic transformation has been so successful that it will soon no longer need World Bank loans. The new 2026-2031 framework shifts focus to innovation, private investment, and sharing Poland's success story with other developing nations.
A fintech company just helped one million Nigerians access their first smartphones and loans worth ₦231 billion. For informal workers long ignored by banks, it's changing how they earn a living.
While libraries close across the US and UK, Finland is expanding its 700+ libraries into community hubs where people borrow everything from sewing machines to podcast studios. The result? Nine library visits per person yearly compared to just 2.5 in Britain.
A Nigerian fintech company just proved that small businesses can be excellent borrowers when given the right tools. Nomba's innovative lending approach is unlocking credit for thousands of businesses previously shut out by traditional banks.
When a suspect fled on foot in Montgomery County, a quick-thinking neighbor handed over their bicycle to help police make the catch. The unusual assist ended with an arrest and a heartwarming thank you from local officers.
When Pope Leo's charter plane wouldn't start in the Canary Islands, Spain's King Felipe VI had the perfect solution: take mine instead. The unexpected gesture turned a three-hour travel headache into a heartwarming display of international friendship.
As print subscriptions decline, a Japanese newspaper is giving its printing presses new life by sharing them with independent magazine creators. The move supports a thriving zine community that's drawing thousands to Tokyo fairs.
When Pope Leo XIV's flight home from Spain hit a snag, King Felipe VI offered an unexpected solution. The gesture capped off a historic papal visit that drew over a million people.
A Nigerian fintech and bank just proved that smart lending can work even in tough economic times. While bad loans across Nigeria's banking system climbed to 7%, Nomba and Globus Bank kept defaults under 1% by using real-time business data instead of paperwork.
Kenya is introducing new rules that require all lenders to prove borrowers can afford loans before approval, tackling dangerous default rates in one of Africa's biggest digital lending markets. The change protects millions of mobile loan users from falling into debt traps.
New research shows countries lose 9% more forests during IMF loan programs, but the fund is now reviewing its lending approach. This could reshape how global finance protects nature while helping struggling economies.
A Dubai-based fintech has facilitated over $650 million in loans across Africa, helping 40 million people access credit and savings. The company just rebranded to reflect its mission of making financial tools available to hundreds of millions more.
While Kenya's banking sector struggles with a 15.5% bad loan ratio, one micro-lender is achieving 92% on-time repayment by visiting every first-time borrower in person. 4G Capital's "touch-tech" approach is proving that relationship-based lending works, even in stressed markets.
A digital bank just proved you can grow your business and slash your carbon footprint at the same time. Atom Bank cut operational emissions by 22% while lending balances jumped 29% and customer numbers climbed 19%.
Moniepoint disbursed over ₦1 trillion (roughly $600 million) to 70,000 Nigerian businesses in 2025, fueling a 36% average growth for borrowers. In a country where traditional banks leave small businesses behind, fintech platforms are stepping up with data-driven lending that's changing lives.
Kenya just made a bold move to protect borrowers from spiraling debt by banning automatic credit limit increases. Digital lenders will now have to check if people can actually afford more money before offering it.
Two Nigerian football clubs are about to receive a historic windfall from FIFA for lending their players during World Cup qualifying matches. The international football body is distributing $355 million to clubs worldwide, marking a 70% increase from the last tournament.
Showing 20 of 206