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The Islamic University in Niger (IUIN)is an international university established in Niger (at Say, an average city, west of Niamey, the Capital City), following recommendations at the 2nd Islamic Summit of Kings, and Heads of States and governments in 1974 at Lahore (Pakistan). It is meant to become one of the leading research and educational establishments responding to the needs of the Muslim Ummah in West Africa and the Muslim Word in general, by producing and promoting a new generation of Muslims, technically and morally equipped to face the challenges of the Word. It started its activities in 1986 with a hundred or so students majoring in Arabic Language and Islamic studies. The I.U.I.N is a member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW).

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