Events Library

The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) is a voluntary Association that was made up of fifty (50) Members, (25 Christians and 25 Muslims) formed by the representatives of the two principal Religions – that is Christianity and Islam in Nigeria, on…

The power of inter-religious peacebuilding in Nigeria Fr. Justine Dyikuk tells the story of how the simple gesture of helping a neighbour in need has led to friendship between a local Muslim farmer and two missionary priests in the town…

By Patrick Egwu The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) is working to defuse tensions between Christians and Muslims here, providing a forum since 1999 to enhance dialogue between the two groups. Through the past two decades, the interfaith group has responded…

By Lasisi Olagunju (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 3 February, 2025) Each time we hear or read outsiders say they are fighting for Yoruba Muslims, some of us (Yoruba Muslims) laugh. Who told them that we cannot fight…

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has said religion without tolerance is inhumanity saying that tolerance should be a hallmark of religious understanding. In a release signed by Ministry’s Director Press & Public Relations, Ozoya Imohimi, the Minister stated…