* Scholars, public affairs experts charge citizens to hold leaders accountable ahead of 2027 elections Muslim scholars and public affairs experts have called for ethical leadership, accountable governance and responsible citizenship as essential conditions for rebuilding public trust and advancing…
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has appointed Professor Mahfouz Adedimeji as Deputy Secretary-General in charge of National Affairs, placing the university administrator, scholar and communication expert in a newly defined leadership role within the apex body coordinating…
* Abubakar, Garba commend appointees’ media experience and professionalism Muslim News Nigeria and the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, Lagos State Chapter, have congratulated Dr Umar Jibrilu Gwandu and Hajia Sekinah Lawal on their appointments as Public Relations Officer and Deputy…
It is a common knowledge that the world is experiencing numerous challenges. The Global Peace Index Report of 2025 says that the world has become a less peaceful for the 13th times in the last 17 years; more conflicts, more militarization and fewer resources for peacebuilding. Similarly, the 2025…
Nigeria’s apex Islamic council expands leadership structure, appoints MUSWEN President Oladejo BoT member ‘Muslims must be allowed to practise their religion without hindrance’ — Sultan The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), the umbrella body of Nigeria’s Muslims, has reconvened…
* Zafaran Adeniyi urges Muslim men to embrace faith, discipline and leadership The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vanguards Academy, Ustadh Zafaran Omotope Adeniyi, PhD, has called on Muslim men to reject superficial definitions of masculinity promoted by contemporary society and social media…
* Joins panellists to seek cheaper capital, stronger guarantees for SMEs About 140 million Nigerians, representing 63 per cent of the population, lived below the poverty line in 2025, according to figures presented by the President of the Non-Interest Financial Institutions Association of Nigeria…
By Maryam Adejoke Bamiro * Company targets financial inclusion with SME, household, vehicle and investment solutions Amaanah Non-Interest Finance Company has formally unveiled its operations in Nigeria, introducing a range of financing and investment solutions targeted at individuals, households…
* Group cautions against hate speech, ethnic discrimination, divisive tendencies The Muslim Community of Lagos State has urged Nigerians to promote unity, peaceful coexistence, mutual respect and religious tolerance as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. The community also…
* NAHCON says 7,500 slots will go to state pilgrims’ boards, while 2,500 will be allocated to seven lead tour operators. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has approved an additional 10,000 Hajj slots for Nigeria for the 2027 Hajj. In a…