25 July 2026

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Universities

UI Appoints Prof Ibrahim Uthman as New Chief Imam

The University of Ibadan has appointed Prof Ibrahim Uthman as its new Chief Imam following the retirement of Prof Mufutau Oloyede Abdurrahman. Uthman, a Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies and current Head of the Department, was approved by the Board of Governors of the UI Muslim Community at its meeting held on Tuesday, October

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States

Jigawa Governor Pledges to Modernise Qur’anic Education

Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi has pledged to modernise Qur’anic education by integrating it more closely with the formal school system. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 40th State Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Dutse on Thursday, Namadi described Qur’anic knowledge as a vital tool for character development and social progress. He praised participants

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Integrating Quranic Education to Improve Northern Learning
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Integrating Quranic Education to Improve Northern Learning

Stakeholders in Northern Nigeria are advocating for the integration of early Quranic education into the formal school system as a strategy to improve inclusive education across the region. This approach, they argue, would help address persistent challenges such as low literacy rates, gender disparities, and limited access to quality education, particularly for young girls. According

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