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AICIF is a premier platform bringing together global experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to advance Islamic finance across Africa through dialogue, innovation, and collaboration.
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The 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) seeks to explore how Islamic finance can serve as a key driver in shaping Africa’s economic future—one that is prosperous, inclusive, and ethically grounded. As a financial system rooted in equity, risk-sharing, and social responsibility, Islamic finance offers innovative solutions to bridge economic disparities, finance infrastructure, and promote financial inclusion across diverse communities.
The Islamic Finance for Lawyers 3-day training, held in Abuja, Nigeria, provided legal practitioners, in-house counsel, regulators, compliance professionals, and other legal advisors with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, legal foundations, and practical application of Islamic finance. Participants explored the core concepts of Shariah-compliant finance, including the sources of Islamic finance law, the law of contract, and the key prohibitions of riba (interest), gharar (excessive uncertainty), and maysir (gambling).Â
The Islamic Finance for Lawyers 3-day training, held in Abuja, Nigeria, provided legal practitioners, in-house counsel, regulators, compliance professionals, and other legal advisors with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, legal foundations, and practical application of Islamic finance. Participants explored the core concepts of Shariah-compliant finance, including the sources of Islamic finance law, the law of contract, and the key prohibitions of riba (interest), gharar (excessive uncertainty), and maysir (gambling).Â
The 4-day Risk Management, Corporate Governance and Sukuk Structure Training provided participants with a practical understanding of risk management, corporate governance, and Sukuk structures within the context of Islamic finance. Participants reviewed the fundamental principles of Islamic finance, explored Shariah-compliant contracts and financing structures, and examined the concepts of risk management and Shariah risk.Â
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The 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) seeks to explore how Islamic finance can serve as a key driver in shaping Africa’s economic future—one that is prosperous, inclusive, and ethically grounded. As a financial system rooted in equity, risk-sharing, and social responsibility, Islamic finance offers innovative solutions to bridge economic disparities, finance infrastructure, and promote financial inclusion across diverse communities.
Founded in 2018 by a group of professionals passionate about the potential of Islamic finance to transform Africa, this remarkable convergence of great minds happens bi-annually.Â
The AICIF is committed to providing a high-quality forum for discussion and debate on Islamic finance, featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, and workshops on a variety of topics, including:
The role of Islamic finance in financing infrastructure the legal and regulatory framework for Islamic finance in Africa the development of Islamic financial products and services
The promotion of financial inclusion through Islamic finance
The Islamic Finance for Lawyers 3-day training, held in Abuja, Nigeria, provided legal practitioners, in-house counsel, regulators, compliance professionals, and other legal advisors with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, legal foundations, and practical application of Islamic finance. Participants explored the core concepts of Shariah-compliant finance, including the sources of Islamic finance law, the law of contract, and the key prohibitions of riba (interest), gharar (excessive uncertainty), and maysir (gambling). The programme also examined the structure and documentation of common Islamic financial contracts, product development processes, regulatory and governance frameworks, and best practices in legal drafting, equipping participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to advise clients, prepare Shariah-compliant legal documentation, and effectively navigate the evolving Islamic finance industry
The Islamic Finance for Lawyers 3-day training, held in Abuja, Nigeria, provided legal practitioners, in-house counsel, regulators, compliance professionals, and other legal advisors with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, legal foundations, and practical application of Islamic finance. Participants explored the core concepts of Shariah-compliant finance, including the sources of Islamic finance law, the law of contract, and the key prohibitions of riba (interest), gharar (excessive uncertainty), and maysir (gambling). The programme also examined the structure and documentation of common Islamic financial contracts, product development processes, regulatory and governance frameworks, and best practices in legal drafting, equipping participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to advise clients, prepare Shariah-compliant legal documentation, and effectively navigate the evolving Islamic finance industry
The 4-day Risk Management, Corporate Governance and Sukuk Structure Training provided participants with a practical understanding of risk management, corporate governance, and Sukuk structures within the context of Islamic finance. Participants reviewed the fundamental principles of Islamic finance, explored Shariah-compliant contracts and financing structures, and examined the concepts of risk management and Shariah risk. The programme also covered the unique risks faced by Islamic financial institutions, relevant regulatory and governance frameworks, including IFSB standards, capital adequacy and banking supervision, as well as the structuring and application of Sukuk as an Islamic capital market instrument. Through practical examples and case studies, participants gained valuable insights into managing risk, strengthening governance, ensuring Shariah compliance, and promoting the resilience and sustainability of Islamic financial institutions.