Tag: NAHCON
2026 Hajj: NAHCON releases important information over quota cut
Yusuf said Nigeria’s allocation stands at 40,250 pilgrims, excluding tour operators, but uploaded data reportedly exceeded the approved figure.
NAHCON Chairman makes important pledge on 2026 Hajj
” NAHCON, operating under the supervision of the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, emphasises the timely completion of all critical…
₦437,000 for each pilgrim – CSO tackles NAHCON over 2025 Hajj refunds
IHR stated that NAHCON had earlier assured pilgrims and stakeholders that refunds would be made after the completion of post-Hajj…
NAHCON issues fresh deadline for 2026 Hajj fare payment
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has fixed October 8, 2025, as the deadline for States’ Pilgrims Welfare Boards,…
NAHCON fixes date to begin transporting pilgrims to Nigeria
The first flights would include pilgrims from Imo with Air Peace, Bauchi state with Max Air, and Kebbi and Sokoto…
2025 Hajj: NAHCON Ulama team prays for Tinubu, Nigeria in Madina
Sheikh Ridwan Mustapha Sunusi, said that the ulama organised the special prayer to complement the government’s efforts toward transforming the…
2025 Hajj: 1,622 Nigerian pilgrims leave for Madinah
Shettima had while launching the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, urged the intending pilgrims to be good ambassadors of the country.
NAHCON approves Max Air for 2025 Hajj
“NAHCON has officially appointed Max Air as the designated airline for airlifting Jigawa State pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the…
NAHCON amends contract for smooth 2025 Hajj
The Chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, signed the contract amendment on behalf of the commission, while Muhammad Hassan, Chairman…
NAHCON approves 4 airlines for 2025 hajj operation
The NAHCON boss stated that the airlines were screened and shortlisted by a team of 32 members that were inaugurated…
Supreme Court, NAHCON, others fail ICPC integrity scorecard
Aliyu warned that the ICPC would take appropriate actions, including enforcement measures, against these MDAs to ensure they complied with…
2023 Hajj: NAHCON refunds N5.3b to states, tour operators
Musa explained that in addition, the Commission has refunded a sum of N917,148,479.99 to 192 accredited Tour Companies that participated…
Tinubu sacks Arabi, appoints Prof. Usman as new Chairman of NAHCON
Ngelale stated that President Tinubu expected the new Chairman of NAHCON to discharge his duties with integrity, transparency, and utmost…
N90bn Hajj subsidy: EFCC grills NAHCON boss Jalal Arabi over ‘mismanagement’
The invitation of Arabi by the anti-graft agency was based on petitions filed against him and the commission’s management over…
‘2024 Hajj a failure,’ Bago calls for probe of FG’s N90bn subsidy
The Governor called for the probe while recounting the hitches pilgrims encountered in Saudi Arabia during the 2024 Hajj. He…
Hajj fees: Kaduna board reiterates deadline for payment
According to him, remittance of all Hajj fares of intending pilgrims must be sent to NAHCON on or before Dec.…
NAHCON: Max Air will continue Hajj airlift despite suspension
NAHCON said the aircraft being used for airlift of Nigerian Pilgrims by MAX aIR is not the same as the…
NAHCON says preparation for 2022 Hajj going well
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, made the statement in his Eid-el-fitr message to Muslims on…
NAHCON to make Hajj exercise affordable
The Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, has reiterated the commission’s commitment to making hajj exercise…
2021 Hajj: NOA, NAHCON to strengthen collaboration
The Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr Garba Abari, has said that the Agency would collaborate with National Hajj Commission…
2021 Hajj: CSO calls for COVID-19 compliant registration guidelines
Independent Hajj Reporters, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has advised the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to create guidelines…
Lagos congratulates new NAHCON boss
The Lagos State Government has joined other stakeholders both home and abroad to congratulate Barr. Zikrullah Hassan on his recent…
Senate confirms CBN, NAHCON nominees
The Senate on Thursday confirmed nominees appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari to serve on the board of the National Hajj…
Buhari recommends Zikrullah Hassan as NAHCON chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari has recommended to the Senate, Zikrullah Olakunle Hassan as chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria…
50 Nigerian journalists cover 2019 hajj
No fewer than 50 Nigerian journalists were accredited to cover the 2019 hajj operations, according to sources from the Command…
Hajj, not “free for all business” – NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says Hajj will no longer be a market shopping in the nearest future.
65,000 Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia:NAHCON
No fewer than 65,000 Nigerians are in Saudi Arabia for the 2019 Hajj, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)…
Nigerian female pilgrim from Sokoto dies in Madinah
An elderly female Nigerian pilgrim from Sokoto State has died in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, few days to the commencement of…
23,467 Nigerian pilgrims currently in Saudi Arabia for Hajj – NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has so far carried out 48 flights involving 23,467 pilgrims from…
2019 Hajj: Nigerian pilgrims embrace other Muslims
Nigerian pilgrims in Madinah have embraced other Muslim nationals from across the world in the course of observing their religious…