Category: INVESTMENTS

Mainstreaming Non-Interest Banking & Finance in Ghana

All-inclusiveness re-echoed… As maiden virtual National Dialogue holds By: Mohammed A. Abu Accra/Panelists drawn from diverse faiths, professional and academic backgrounds from Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya have re-emphasized that, non-interest Banking and Finance (NIBF) in Ghana otherwise termed as “Islamic Banking & Finance” in other jurisdictions, is about offering an alternative all-inclusive ethics driven financing mechanism for economic development not about religion per say, and which is going to be accessible to all Ghanaians irrespective of their religious persuasions. They were also unanimous about the catalytic role it could play…

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Revitalizing Zakat, Waqf,the non-interest social financing tools

For combatting poverty, unemployment, meeting the SDGs Story: Mohammed A. Abu Accra/Ing. Muhammad Lawal Maidoki (Sadaukin Sakkwato), National Chairman, Azawon, Deputy Secretary General, of the World Zakat and Waqf Forum, has made a clarion call for the revitalization of the two non-interest social financing tools of Zakat (the poor rate) and Waqf(endowment) and their alignment with national development plans, the SDGs, and ESG frameworks. The call is being made against the background of UNICEF Nigeria Child’s 2025 report that states that, 18.3M children are out of school,2.2m unvaccinated,4.9M need urgent…

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Driving Continental Investment,Ownership and Growth

Unstoppable Africa 2026 sends African,Global CEOs,Leaders to New York   More than 2,000 African and global business leaders plus heads of state will gather in New York on September 20–21 for Unstoppable Africa, flagship event of the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) according to an official statement issued in New York,Wednesday. Convened by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and organized and coordinated by the UN Global Compact, the fifth edition of Unstoppable Africa will convene under the theme “Powering Business,…

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Africa and the Green Energy Transition: An Analytical Survey

By: Mohammed A. Abu(Editor-in-Chief) Introduction Following Sidi Ould Tah’s taking of office on September 1,2025,as the African Development Bank(AfDB)’s fifth president, Secretary-General António Guterres, framed the challenge before him without the least ambiguity: steering investment in Africa’s renewable energy, which he described as “the economic opportunity of the century.” Africa’s population of 1.5 billion people over half of which is said to be under the age of 25 years, does not only make her the world’s most youth populated continent, but also, it makes her the world’s most dynamic workforce.…

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AFRICON 2026 to Bring African Leadership, Investment and Entrepreneurship to Dar es Salaam

9–11 November 2026 | Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — Tanzania is set to host a major Pan-African gathering when the AFRICON Leadership, Investment & Entrepreneurship Summit & Awards 2026 takes place from 9–11 November 2026 at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre. Held under the theme “From Dialogue to Delivery: Shaping Africa’s Next Decade,” AFRICON is designed as a high-level platform connecting African leadership with investment, business and practical economic partnerships. The Summit is endorsed by H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu…

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AFRICON 2026: Where Africa’s Leadership Meets Investment and Opportunity

What does Africa need to do differently over the next decade to turn its economic potential into measurable results? That question will be at the heart of the AFRICON Leadership, Investment & Entrepreneurship Summit & Awards 2026, taking place from 9–11 November 2026 at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Under the theme “From Dialogue to Delivery: Shaping Africa’s Next Decade,” AFRICON will bring together more than 1,000 African leaders, policymakers, investors, CEOs, entrepreneurs and development partners from more than 20 countries. The Summit is…

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Ghana-based Origen Private Debt Fund is participating in the $137 million financing of Project Shiprite.

Ghana-based Origen Private Debt Fund is participating in the $137 million financing of Project Shiprite, with a GHS 23 million (about $2 million) local-currency debt commitment. Developed by Prime Meridian Docks under a 25-year concession with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Project Shiprite will deliver a floating dry dock and ship repair facility at the Port of Takoradi in Ghana. “Origen’s investment contributes to the project’s late-stage financing, helping advance a critical piece of maritime infrastructure that will strengthen Ghana’s shipping industry, reduce vessel downtime, and position the country…

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Eni’s Gambian, Guinea Entry Tests the Next Frontier in West African Exploration

Eni awarded 1,300 km2 across offshore Block A1 in The Gambia. Energy major also secures reconnaissance rights across 15 deepwater Guinea blocks. Dual deals signal rising confidence in the next phase of MSGBC frontier exploration.Italian energy major Eni has strengthened its position in the MSGBC frontier through a pair of major offshore agreements in Guinea and The Gambia, securing basin-scale acreage across two of West Africa’s least-explored hydrocarbon provinces. The company’s latest expansion places the supermajor at the forefront of the region’s next exploration wave, raising fresh questions about how the region’s improving investment climate and offshore potential…

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Partnerships and Cross Border Investments in the Greater Bay Area in Focus

……As AIM Talks China 2026 Convenes in Guangzhou As global capital, industrial transformation, and cross border trade realign around new growth corridors, AIM Talks China 2026 convened investors, policymakers, and business leaders in one of China’s most dynamic economic ecosystems, serving as a focused platform for international dialogue, strategic networking, and high impact business engagement according to a recent official statement issued in Guangzhou,China. The opening ceremony of AIM Talks China 2026,the statement said, took place on 17 June 2026 in Tianhe CBD, Guangzhou, marking the launch of a high…

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What is the climate impact of the Climate Investment Fund?

By:Karoline Teien Blystad and Bjornar Baugerud Climate and Impact Director                            Head of Climate Investment Fund The Climate Investment Fund,managed by Norfund,has received many headlines linked to large amounts of avoided emissions.But how do you calculate how much emissions the fund’s investments actually avoided? If the world is to succeed in limiting the climate crisis, we are running out of time to phase out fossil energy. The good news is that renewable energy is now competitive. The bad…

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