Islamic Finance
27 Dec
The above tense exchange between the merciless merchant, Shylock, and the Judge, Portia, in William Shakespeare’s 16th Century drama, The Merchant of Venice, depicts the moneylender’s desperation for interest, figuratively described
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Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, has explained why the Federal Government is embracing Islamic finance. The minister said the world can no longer afford the “elevated high levels” of interest-based financing.
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In the diverse economic landscape of Nigeria, the intersection of Arabic and Islamic studies with global financial policies not only mirrors the nation’s cultural diversity but also holds the key to shaping Nigeria’s economic path.
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