91.   The money remains the property of the governments and earns interest from the countries that borrow it.

92.   The planned Islamic bank would operate according to Muslim principles, which prohibit paying and earning interest.

93.   Bank sources said they would need the approval of the board of directors for any such diversion of funds originally intended to earn interest.

94.   Royalties from the energy developments, known as First Tranche Petroleum payments, will be locked away to earn interest for the future.