Abuja, August 5, 2025 – Nigeria’s pension regulator, the National Pension Commission (PenCom), has rolled out a new type of pension fund called the Non-Interest Fund (Fund VI) — and it’s a game changer, especially for Muslims and anyone who wants to avoid interest-based investments. What is this about? If you’ve been contributing to your
By Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere Allah says in Surah Al-Hujurat (49:13): “O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Verily, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you.” This beautiful verse reminds us that
Beyond Prayer: With Millions of Members and Global Reach, NASFAT Transforms Religious Zeal into Economic and Social Impact Across Continents. July 2025 – While faith-based organizations worldwide grapple with dwindling influence and skepticism, a Nigerian Islamic movement is quietly rewriting the playbook, demonstrating how religious conviction can drive tangible real-world progress. The Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society, widely
LAGOS, NIGERIA – July 21, 2025 – As Artificial Intelligence rapidly infiltrates every corner of human existence, including the most sacred, one Nigerian Islamic organization is not just observing the seismic shift – it’s actively shaping it. The Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society, better known as NASFAT, is leading a pioneering effort to arm its millions of members
Inspired by Abdul-Ganiyy Raji | Written by Akinola Alimot The Yoruba people, one of Nigeria’s major ethnic groups, are deeply rooted in a rich cultural heritage that has evolved over centuries. From their modes of greeting, food preferences, and dress patterns to their rites of passage like marriage and chieftaincy installations, Yoruba culture remains a
July 11, 2025 | Abuja — Nigeria is grappling with a deepening food crisis that experts say is largely self-inflicted, despite the country’s vast arable land and a predominantly young population engaged in agriculture. According to agricultural economists and food security analysts, the persistent spike in food prices, widespread hunger, and dwindling local production are
Lagos, July 10, 2025 — As Nigeria’s financial technology (fintech) sector continues to expand rapidly, industry experts and regulators are raising concerns over the growing need to strengthen cybersecurity, particularly in the areas of payment security and digital identity protection. With the rise of cashless transactions, mobile banking, and digital wallets, fintech platforms have become
Abuja, July 8, 2025 — Despite diverse sectors across Nigeria, employment data reveal that banks are the dominant force in large-scale hiring among listed firms—a trend with complex economic implications. In 2024, the country’s top 10 publicly traded companies collectively employed 84,491 staff, disbursing a staggering ₦1.695 trillion in salaries . Financial services—particularly commercial banks—accounted for
In the rich tapestry of Nigeria’s cultural heritage, the Yoruba traditional institution stands out as a deeply rooted symbol of identity, continuity, and leadership. Over centuries, Yoruba monarchs have not only served as custodians of tradition and spirituality but have also evolved into stabilizing figures amid modern governance. As we reflect on the legacies of
By Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere We are raising children in a time unlike any other. In today’s Nigeria, a child may wake up with Qur’an recitation from the mosque and sleep with YouTube autoplay still running. While technology and modern education are opening up doors for success, they are also silently chipping away at the moral and
