The Battle of the Fittest
IFN Monthly Article on Nigeria The Battle of the Fittest The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly brought immense healthcare and economic challenges. The Nigerian Federal Government now expects GDP to…
An opportunity amidst a crisis
IFN Monthly Article on Nigeria An opportunity amidst a crisis Following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease, the crude oil market has witnessed unprecedented downturn in demand. The…
Nigeria’s first Islamic REIT comes to town
IFN Monthly Article on Nigeria Nigeria’s first Islamic REIT comes to town Signposting the expansion of the local Islamic finance industry, Nigeria’s first Shariah compliant Real Estate Investment Trust…
Islamic Green Bonds – A green breath of fresh air?
IFN Monthly Article on Nigeria Islamic Green Bonds - A green breath of fresh air? Over the past 7 years, I have seen Islamic financing broaden beyond the shores…
Another Sovereign Sukuk is Waiting in the Wings
IFN Monthly Article on Nigeria Another Sovereign Sukuk is Waiting in the Wings In the southeastern state of Cross River, the Ikom Bridge connects that state with the northern…
What does 2020 hold?
IFN Monthly Article on Nigeria: December 2019 Issue What does 2020 hold? Nigeria’s Islamic finance industry looks set to continue its journey of expansion in 2020. New operators threw…
IFN Annual Islamic Guide
IFN Annual Islamic Guide One word to describe Nigeria’s Islamic finance space so far in 2019: dynamic. This year witnessed landmark regulatory developments as even more players threw their…
Who moved my Sukuk?
IFN Monthly Article on Nigeria: November 2019 Issue Who moved my Sukuk? Nigeria’s Islamic finance institutions (IFIs) may be having sleepless nights of late and you will have to forgive…
Back to Basics
IFN Monthly Article on Nigeria Back to Basics Activities in the Nigerian financial services sector took an interesting turn in October when the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) barred…
Breaking in – Nigeria’s Takaful Story
IFN Monthly Article on Nigeria Breaking in – Nigeria’s Takaful Story Just as things were getting quiet, Nigeria’s Islamic financing Industry got a buzz with the licensing of two…
Could Islamic Financing have a place in Nigeria’s 1 million annual housing target?
IFN Monthly Article on Nigeria: August 2019 Issue Could Islamic Financing have a place in Nigeria’s 1 million annual housing target? Nigeria has a housing deficit of an estimated…
Penetration of Islamic Mutual Funds Deepens in Nigeria
IFN Monthly Article on Nigeria: May 2019 Issue Penetration of Islamic Mutual Funds Deepens in Nigeria Since the launch of the first Shari’ah compliant mutual fund in 2008, Islamic…
Islamic Commercial Papers: A gentle introduction to the corporate sector
IFN Monthly Article on Nigeria Islamic Commercial Papers: A gentle introduction to the corporate sector Prior to 2014, Nigeria’s commercial paper (CP) market was dormant until regulators set out…
Nigeria embraces Islamic Pension Funds
IFN Monthly Article on Nigeria: January 2019 Issue Nigeria embraces Islamic Pension Funds Exciting things are taking place in Nigeria’s Islamic finance market! In December 2018, my report “Nigeria…
Nigeria’s Islamic Banking Regulation Moves Towards Global Convergence
IFN Monthly Article on Nigeria: September 2018 Issue Nigeria’s Islamic Banking Regulation Moves Towards Global Convergence Nigeria’s Islamic banking industry is set to embrace best practices on disclosure, capital…
