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Prominent Islamic Leader Jafaru Makarfi Passes Away at 93

Renowned Islamic scholar and Chairman of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) in Kaduna State, Alhaji Jafaru Makarfi, has passed away at the age of 93.The...

Jurisdiction of Sharia Courts Under Section 277 of the Nigerian Constitution

In a decision rendered on Friday, June 7, 2024, the Supreme Court of Nigeria addressed the jurisdictional boundaries of Sharia Courts under Section 277...

Minna Chief Imam Passes Away at 93

The Chief Imam of Minna, Mallam Ibrahim Isah Fari, a highly respected Islamic scholar in Niger State, has passed away at the age of...

NAICOM Highlights the Growing Potential of Islamic Finance

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has emphasized the shortcomings of conventional financial systems in addressing the complex risks faced by individuals and communities, advocating...
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Lagos Deputy Governor to Grace 85th Anniversary Lecture of Crescent Bearers Muslim Group

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, will serve as the special guest of honor at the Crescent Bearers (1939) 85th-anniversary celebration lecture in Lagos....

Islamic Finance in Nigeria Reaches $3.8 Billion Milestone, Says NAICOM Chief

Islamic finance in Nigeria has grown substantially, now representing approximately three percent of the country's financial market with a total estimated value of $3.8...

Arab-Islamic Summit Urges Nigeria and Other Nations to Help Resolve Israel-Palestine Conflict

The Joint Arab-Islamic Summit has called upon Nigeria and other members of its Ministerial Committee to lead international efforts aimed at resolving the escalating...

Civil Society Group Warns House Committee Against Disrupting 2025 Hajj Preparations

The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a Civil Society Organization (CSO) focused on monitoring and reporting Hajj and Umrah activities, has advised the House of...
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Why Nigeria is Attending the Arab-Islamic Summit – Government Statement

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the country’s participation in the upcoming Joint Arab-Islamic Summit reflects both its...

President Tinubu and NSA Ribadu to Attend Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Saudi Arabia

President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, key ministers, and agency heads, is set to depart Abuja on Sunday en route...

Ondo Muslim Community Pledges Strong Support for Aiyedatiwa Ahead of Governorship Election

As Ondo State approaches its November 16 governorship election, the local Muslim community has voiced its support for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the candidate of...

Ilyas Usman Tochukwu: 5 Key Facts About Abuja National Mosque’s First Igbo Imam

In a groundbreaking event, Professor Ilyas Usman was appointed as the first-ever Igbo Imam of the Abuja National Mosque on Friday, October 18, 2024....
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Bello becomes Hajj governor of the year

The independent organization Hajj Reporters, a civil society organization that monitors and reports on the activities of the Hajj / Umrah in Nigeria, on...

Oyo receives 995 slot, registers more than 500 potential pilgrims

On Friday, the Muslim pilgrims Welfare Council of the Oyo state announced that the National Hajji Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) had allocated 995 places...
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