In a significant move aimed at easing traffic congestion and encouraging timely religious observance, Dubai authorities have announced the rollout of 2,100 free parking slots at 59 mosques across the emirate. Starting from August 2025, Muslim faithful attending daily prayers will be entitled to one hour of complimentary parking during each of the five prescribed
By Sulaimon Olanrewaju In a heartwarming display of Islamic brotherhood, the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT) Ogun Zone 2 women have kicked off their second biennial conference with acts of charity, visiting the State Hospital Ijebu-Ode and Eruobodo Home for children with special needs. The conference, themed “Ijebu-Ode 2025,” began with a spirit of giving as
By Sulaimon Olanrewaju The Chief Imam of Ijebu Ode, Sheikh Musbaudeen Ayanbadejo, has admonished Islamic clerics and social media users to refrain from using online platforms to attack personalities, including traditionalists, in order to foster peaceful coexistence in Nigeria. The revered cleric delivered the message during his Jumat sermon today, marking the opening of
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Federal Government to grant Shariah courts equal status with federal courts, arguing that Nigeria’s current judicial system discriminates against Muslims. In a statement issued on Friday, MURIC’s Executive Director Professor Ishaq Akintola highlighted what he described as systemic imbalance, noting that while common law courts
The decision by Dangote Petroleum Refinery to distribute refined petroleum products directly to end-users, bypassing traditional supply chains, is raising significant concern among marketers across the country. Stakeholders within the downstream oil sector warn that this move, if implemented on a full scale, could destabilise the current distribution framework, trigger prolonged scarcity of petroleum products,
In a significant move aimed at addressing the perennial electricity challenges facing Nigeria’s public tertiary institutions, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given approval for the implementation of electrification projects worth over N145 billion for eight federal universities and one teaching hospital across the country. The approval was granted during the FEC meeting presided over
The average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil, popularly known as diesel, surged to N1,813.50 per litre in June 2025, representing a sharp year-on-year increase of 23.98%, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure, which was contained in the Bureau’s Diesel Price Watch report for June, underscores
Central banks across Sub-Saharan Africa are actively adjusting their benchmark interest rates as part of robust measures to curb inflationary pressures and stabilize fragile economies amid global economic uncertainties. Recent data reveals a spectrum of monetary policy decisions reflecting the varied economic realities faced by countries in the region. This comprehensive overview compiled for KIIN360
A recent cybersecurity report has revealed that over 150,000 Nigerian online accounts were compromised in the first six months of 2025, highlighting the growing threat of data breaches and cyberattacks within the country. The alarming figures, obtained exclusively by KIIN360, underscore persistent vulnerabilities in digital security frameworks across both private and public sectors. The report,
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria chapter has called on the Federal Government to strike a careful balance between driving economic growth, ensuring national energy security, and aligning with the ongoing global energy transition. Speaking during a recent industry forum, SPE Nigeria emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to adopt pragmatic policies that support
