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Local Chapter project

Developing a Credit Score Analysis System for the Unbanked in Nigeria Using AI Technology

Machine LearningEDA
Start date
May 14, 2023
Finish date
June 17, 2023
Project status
completed
Developing a Credit Score Analysis System for the Unbanked in Nigeria Using AI Technology

Challenge background

Credit score analytics refers to the use of statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze credit data and assess an individual's creditworthiness. In Nigeria, this approach is utilized by lenders, credit bureaus, and regulators to facilitate lending decisions, generate credit reports, and regulate lending practices. This process involves the analysis of various factors such as payment history, credit utilization, length of credit history, types of credit used, and recent credit inquiries. There is an increasing focus on creating more inclusive and ethical credit scoring systems that incorporate alternative data sources and socioeconomic factors.

The problem

One of the major issues with credit score analysis in Nigeria is the dependence on conventional credit scoring methods, which may not be impartial or equitable to all borrowers. These models might not consider alternative data sources and socioeconomic factors, which could result in prejudiced lending practices. By conducting an in-depth analysis and leveraging advanced techniques such as artificial intelligence, there is a possibility of developing more comprehensive and ethical credit scoring systems that can enhance the precision and dependability of credit scoring in Nigeria.

Goal of the project

  • Data Collection and Domain understanding
  • Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
  • Data preprocessing
  • Feature Extraction
  • Dashboard Visualization

Project timeline

  1. 1

    Week 1

    Research and Data Collection

  2. 2

    Week 2

    Data Collection and Domain understanding.

  3. 3

    Week 3

    Exploratory Data Analysis

  4. 4

    Week 4

    Data preprocessing

  5. 5

    Week 5

    Feature extraction and dashboard visualization.

What you'll learn

Data Analysis, Project Management, Features Engineering, Analysis Reporting

Get involved

What to expect from a Local Chapter project

First project

  • Welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners.
  • Focuses on education and collaborative delivery.
  • Produces open-source project work.

Benefits

  • Address a significant real-world problem with your skills.
  • Build your project portfolio.
  • Demonstrate your work to organizations and project partners.

Requirements

  • Working English communication.
  • A learning mindset.
  • Commitment to collaborative project work.