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Student-led association at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria promoting the doctrines of equity, fairness and shared prosperity through the principles of Islamic Economics and Finance.

10/06/2026

🌟 *Big things are coming and IETA is leading the charge.*

Nigeria's universities are about to witness something historic.

The *IETA National Islamic Finance Challenge (INIFC) 2026* is here — the *FIRST-EVER* national university competition dedicated to Islamic Finance, and it's coming this August!

🎯 Real problems. Faith-based solutions. Future-ready talent.

If your university has an Islamic Banking, Finance Society or Club — *this is your moment.*

📍 Location: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
📅 August, 2026

Where Ethical Innovation Meets Purpose-Driven Impact.

*To Register, click the below link*
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FtXGb-4LwyoED9aDcoBSSPUG317FksVxxkXoontgFpo/edit?chromeless=1

*Register. Compete. Lead.*

30/01/2026

Takaful (Islamic Cooperative Insurance)
Takaful is an Islamic insurance system based on mutual cooperation and shared responsibility, where participants contribute funds to help one another against specified risks. It operates in line with Shariah principles by avoiding interest (riba), excessive uncertainty (gharar), and gambling (maysir).

23/01/2026

Salam (Forward-Purchase Contract)

Salam is an Islamic finance contract where full payment is made in advance for goods to be delivered at a future date. It is commonly used to support farmers and producers by providing them with immediate funds while ensuring the certainty of supply for the buyer.

20/12/2025

THE IETA FORWARD PROGRAM!!!

Join us this weekend for another sessions on our Knowledge focus phase for the participants of the IETA Forward Program Cohort 2. The Themes; Risk management in Islamic finance and Islamic Insurance (Takaful). These will focus on enlightening the participants on how to mitigate risk in ethical and sustainable finance, the risks associated with some ethical financing tools, and other necessary information, and also focus on enlightening the participants on ethical and sustainable insurance, the importance of insurance, and how ethical insurance (Takaful) works. We are happy to have Mubarak Ibrahim Danraka, a credit analyst at Taj Bank and Abubakar Abdullahi Owuna, Phd, a manager and business development at Crown Takaful Limited to facilitate these sessions, given their inspiring journey in Islamic finance, their accolades, and achievements in the field.

16/12/2025

THE IETA FORWARD PROGRAM!!!
Join us today as we continue the Knowledge Focus phase for the participants of the IETA Forward Program Cohort 2. The Theme- Shari'a Advisory; role, process, and Importance. This will focus on enlightening the participants on the need for advisory in Islamic Finance, its role, as well as the processes. We are happy to have Wazirat Sanni, a lawyer, financial planner, and post-graduate student from INCEF University, Malaysia, to facilitate this session tomorrow, given her knowledge on Shari'a advisory, Islamic finance, and her achievements in the industry.

04/12/2025

IETA Forward Program – Knowledge Focus Phase Begins. Theme: Islamic Finance: Tools, Advantages, and Stance in Today’s World

Last Saturday, we officially opened the Knowledge Focus Phase of the IETA Forward Program Cohort II with a transformative session led by the Co-founder of NextIF, Yusuf Abdulwasiu. The session explored the evolving landscape of Islamic Finance and its growing relevance in today’s global economy.

Our speaker highlighted how Islamic finance, grounded in ethical principles, transparency, and real economic activity has become a stable and disciplined alternative in a rapidly changing world.

The session underscored that Islamic finance is more than a financial system. It is a principle-driven, socially responsible, and future-aligned economic alternative.

We are proud to equip our cohort with knowledge that not only strengthens their academic foundation but also empowers them to become active contributors to ethical and sustainable economic development.

28/11/2025

THE IETA FORWARD PROGRAM!!!

Join us tomorrow as we kick-start the Knowledge Focus phase for the participants of the IETA Forward Program Cohort 2. The Theme; Islamic Finance; tools, advantages, and stance in today's world. This will focus on enlightening the participants on why Islamic Finance is the solution to our finances, the importance, and why it really matters.
We are happy to have Yusuf Abdulwasiu, the co-founder of NextIF to facilitate this session tomorrow, given his stance in bridging the human capital gap of Islamic finance in the north, his passion and accolades in the field, and achievements in the Islamic finance industry.

21/11/2025

Leveraging LinkedIn for Career Growth — IETA Forward Program Cohort II Session

As part of our ongoing commitment to shaping future-ready student leaders, the IETA Forward Program Cohort II held an impactful session on LinkedIn Optimization & Professional Communication. To empower participants with practical tools to navigate today’s digital career landscape.

Our speaker, Abdulwahab Lukman, emphasized why LinkedIn is no longer optional for students:
it is a global marketplace of opportunities where skills, visibility, and networking directly influence employability. He walked the participants through:

✅ Why LinkedIn matters: how employers actively use it to identify, screen, and evaluate candidates.
✅ How students can navigate the platform: from understanding LinkedIn’s ecosystem to building meaningful professional connections.
✅ Profile Optimization: using effective summaries, relevant keywords, compelling achievements, and a strong visual identity to stand out.
✅ Maintaining a strong profile: posting valuable content, engaging with industry leaders, and showcasing growth consistently.
✅ Opportunity positioning: how a well-curated LinkedIn profile can secure internships, job placements, fellowships, mentorships, and global exposure.

Beyond technical skills, the session also explored the importance of professional conduct, including:
– Communicating with clarity and respect
– Building a positive digital footprint
– Engaging thoughtfully with peers and professionals
– Demonstrating reliability, intentionality, and emotional intelligence online

This session furthers our goal of equipping young people with the tools to not only excel academically, but to thrive in the evolving world of work.

14/11/2025

THE IETA FORWARD PROGRAM!!!

Join us tomorrow as we move forward in our career focus-phase session for the participants of the IETA Forward Program Cohort-2. The Theme; LinkedIn optimization and professional communication. This will focus on enlightening the participants on how to optimize their LinkedIn profiles and communicate as professionals. We are happy to have Abdulwahab Lukman, the immediate past president of the association to facilitate this session tomorrow, given his proficiency in the LinkedIn app usage, his accolades, and achievements in the economics and finance world.

13/11/2025

The IETA Forward Program Cohort II held a CV Writing and Essay Application session last Friday to help participants improve their employability and professional readiness. The session, facilitated by Mohammad Gimba, an Economics graduate from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, focused on practical strategies for crafting effective resumes and cover letters.

Key lessons included tailoring CVs to job descriptions, using relevant keywords, showcasing leadership experiences, and applying the AIDA model (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) in writing persuasive cover letters. Participants also engaged in a hands-on CV development exercise.

Overall, the session enhanced participants’ understanding of professional self-presentation, strengthening their confidence and preparedness for future opportunities.

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