Seychelles Sells World’s First Blue Bond in ‘Dolphin Debt’ Deal
The tiny island nation of Seychelles has become the first country to raise funds in the bond markets to protect dolphins and other marine...
Africa’s Future Lies in Sustainable, Smart and Inclusive Cities
Anyone with a cursory interest in world history will have encountered the Greek City - States of Athens and Sparta. They have a rich...
Johannesburg Stock Exchange to Drive Green Bonds
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is banking on green bonds to attract investment from international philanthropists and foundations that seem ready to open their purses...
Nigerian Minister Urges Infrastructure Boost Through Green Bonds
Nigerian Minister of State for Environment, Ibrahim Usman Jibril, has stressed the need for government and capital market stakeholders to leverage opportunities in green...
Islamic Finance’s Growing Impetus in Africa
Over the last five years, Islamic finance has seen massive expansion across Africa with $2.3 billion raised through African sukuk (Islamic bond) issuance providing...
Nigeria Launches Regulatory Framework for Green Bonds
Nigeria’s apex capital market regulator, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has unveiled a regulatory framework for issuance of green bonds in Nigeria, providing the...