Africa

Africa

‘Blue Bonds’: Selling Seychelles for the Seashore

Can we financially engineer our way out of climate change and polluted oceans? Maybe not, but financial innovation is emerging as a popular tool...

Why Africa Should Embrace Cryptocurrency

By Oscar Nwokeji Interest in cryptocurrency is growing steadily in Africa, with some blockchain enthusiasts coming up with different modules that could incorporate cryptocurrency into...

Bank of Uganda Warns Public on Online Crypto Currency

Dr. Louis Kasekende, the deputy Governor at the Bank of Uganda, has said there were no regulations on the use of online cryptocurrency and...

Nigeria Sees Sustainability Helping Growth, Former Minister Says

Nigeria sees addressing environmental issues as contributing to economic growth and has developed a national plan to involve every industry in the country, erstwhile...

South Africa Islamic Financial Institutions Deliver Consistent Double-digit Growth – FNB

The Islamic finance industry in South Africa is in good shape with most institutions delivering consistent double-digit growth despite trying economic conditions, First National...

Nigeria Explores Opportunities in Islamic Finance

The Nigerian Stock Exchange says it will continue to work with market stakeholders to ensure the development of a robust Islamic finance sector as...