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Wale Edun commends Lotus Capital’s leadership in Non-Interest Finance<\/p>\n

The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun has commended Lotus Capital for taking the lead in the promotion of non-interest finance in Nigeria, emphasising that public-private collaboration is essential to mobilising sustainable, long-term capital for national development.<\/p>\n

The Minister gave the commendation today in his office in Abuja when he received a high-level delegation from Lotus Capital Limited, led by its Managing Director, Mrs. Hajara Adeola<\/p>\n

According to Mohammed Manga, Finance Ministry’s Director, Information and Public Relations, the meeting explored ways of expanding Nigeria\u2019s non-interest finance sector as a driver of inclusive economic growth.<\/p>\n

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Diiscussions further centred on how initiatives such as a Non-Interest Real Estate Investment Fund and a regular sovereign sukuk issuance programme could attract ethical investment into critical infrastructure, boost market liquidity, and widen access to finance for under-served communities.<\/p>\n

The meeting underscores the Ministry’s commitment to exploring innovative financing solutions for the nation’s economic growth and development, highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships in driving progress in the non-interest finance sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Wale Edun commends Lotus Capital’s leadership in Non-Interest Finance The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun has commended Lotus Capital for taking the lead in the promotion of non-interest finance in Nigeria, emphasising that public-private collaboration is essential to mobilising sustainable, long-term capital for national development. 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