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Digital & Mobile Loans Updated: 14. 04. 2026

Migo Loans – review 2026

4,0 / 5

Migo (formerly Mines.io) is a digital lending platform that works through partnerships with Nigerian banks and mobile operators including MTN and Airtel. Borrowers access Migo loans via USSD code or browser without downloading an app, making it accessible on feature phones.

Pros

  • Accessible via USSD code: does not require a smartphone or app download
  • Works through existing partnerships with MTN, Airtel, Union Bank and others
  • Fast disbursement within minutes of application
  • No physical documentation required
  • Available to both banked and underbanked Nigerians through telco partnerships

Cons

  • Maximum loan amount relatively low at ₦500,000 for most users
  • Monthly interest rates are relatively high
  • Loan eligibility determined by telco data and banking transaction patterns
  • Credit limit may be lower than expected for new users
  • Repayment must be made before the short term to avoid penalties

Requirements

  • Nigerian phone number (MTN or Airtel for USSD access)
  • Bank account at a Migo partner bank
  • BVN
  • Regular mobile usage or banking activity
  • Valid ID for amounts above the basic limit

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