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Nigerian President Denies Withdrawing Security from Northern Governors or Closing Lagos Mosques

In November 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu introduced a tax reform bill aimed at addressing Nigeria’s fiscal challenges. While the bill has faced opposition...

Kano Governor Appoints New Leaders for Civil Service, Sharia, and Zakkat Commissions

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has unveiled a fresh lineup of officials to head key state institutions, including the Civil Service, Sharia, and...

Abuja National Mosque Welcomes More Imams and Plans Digital Transformation for Friday Sermons

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has announced the appointment of five additional imams to serve at the Abuja National Mosque, with...

Sultan of Sokoto Emphasizes Islam’s Support for Girl Child Education

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has reaffirmed that Islam strongly supports the education of the girl child. He made this statement...
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ARM Investment Managers Launches Ethical Sharia-Compliant Fixed Income Fund

With the ARM Sharia-Compliant Fixed Income Fund, the company has taken a bold step in expanding the scope of ethical investment options available in...

MURIC Accuses GOTV of Religious Bias Against Nigerian Muslims

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), an Islamic human rights organization, has raised serious concerns over the programming policies of the international cable television network,...

Sokoto State Collaborates with Saudi Arabia on Islamic Promotion

The Sokoto State Government has announced its commitment to partnering with Saudi Arabia to promote Islamic teachings and values. This assurance was given by...

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...
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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...

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....
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COVID-19: Order Oyo’s total lockdown, Muslim community asks FG

THE Muslim Community of Oyo State (MUSCOYS) has implored the Federal Government to include Oyo among states where it has declared total lockdown as...

FUMCI tasks FG, states on welfare of Nigerians

 A foremost charity and daw’ah organisation, Faith Unites Muslims Charity Initiatives (FUMCI), has called on the Federal Government to provide incentives for Nigerians, particularly...