The Acknowledgement Receipt For Borrowed Money is a crucial document in Nigerian lending practices, used to formally document loan transactions between parties. This document serves as legal evidence of debt under Nigerian contract law and the Evidence Act 2011, providing protection for both lenders and borrowers. It's commonly used in various scenarios, from personal loans to business financing, and must include specific elements to be legally enforceable in Nigerian courts. The document typically contains details such as the loan amount, repayment terms, interest rates, and party information, and may require proper stamping under the Stamp Duties Act to be admissible in court. It's particularly important in Nigeria's financial landscape where formal documentation of lending transactions is essential for legal security and dispute resolution.

1. Date and Location: Specific date and place where the acknowledgment is made

2. Parties' Information: Full legal names, addresses, and contact information of both lender and borrower

3. Amount Acknowledgment: Clear statement of the borrowed amount in both figures and words

4. Purpose of Loan: Brief statement of the purpose for which the money was borrowed

5. Repayment Terms: Specific details about when and how the money will be repaid, including due date

6. Interest Rate: Statement of any applicable interest rate and how it is calculated

7. Mode of Payment: Specified method of repayment and acceptable payment channels

8. Signatures: Space for signatures of borrower, lender, and witness