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Date: 30th Muharram, 1443 AH8th September, 2021   The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, observes with delight the unfolding political currents in Kaduna state. The Council considers the development as a glimmer…

An Accountant is urgently needed at a reputable private organisation in Abuja. Qualified and interested candidates are hereby requested to send their CVs to the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) via, nsciahq@gmail.com on or before Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Key Accountabilities Handle petty cash account Analyse all petty…

6th Muharram, 1443 AH 15th August, 2021 The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, unequivocally condemns the massacre of a group of innocent Muslims who were returning from Bauchi to Akure,…

4th Muharram, 1443 AH 13th August, 2021 The leadership of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, the Sultan of Sokoto, is worried and concerned about the ongoing strike of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) which has increased…

29th Dhul-Hijjah, 1442 AH 8th August, 2021 His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, the President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, after considering the report of the National Moon Sighting Committee, has declared Tuesday, 10th of August, 2021 as the…

7th Shawwal, 1442AH19th May, 2021 The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, is disturbed by the unfortunate ongoing industrial actions in Kaduna State, sequel to a trade dispute and subsequent hardening of positions between the State Government…

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) – under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni – wishes to inform the Nigerian Muslim Ummah that there was no proven report of the sighting of the crescent of Shawwal, 1442…

26th Ramadan, 1442 AH 8th May, 2021 "Do not begin the fast until you sight the (Ramadan) crescent and do not terminate fasting until you sight it (Shawwal Crescent). If the new moon is concealed from you, then work out what it should be." The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic…

23rd Ramadan, 1442 AH 5th May, 2021 The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, is deeply saddened and very concerned about the heightened degree of insecurity in the country and the…

14th Ramadan, 1442 AH 26th April, 2021 Following responses from various parts of the country on our Press Release of 28th Sha’aban, 1442 AH (11th April, 2021) on I’tikaf, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh.…