Tag: The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
NAHCON moves to reduce pilgrim abscondment during Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has sought for the Saudi Arabian embassy’s collaboration to reduce the pilgrims' abscondment…
No hajj seats allocated to Nigeria yet – NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says no hajj seats have been allocated to Nigeria for 2021 hajj by…
Sultan of Sokoto tasks NAHCON on service delivery
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to improve service…
2021 Hajj: NAHCON sends message to Nigerian pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and two other agencies are mapping out strategic guidelines on COVID-19 preventive measures…
NAHCON mourns Emir of Zazzau, Shehu Idris
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON) has expressed sadness over the death the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris.
NAHCON urges pilgrims to get refund for Lesser Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has urged pilgrims who paid for lesser Hajj (Umrah) to contact their tour…
Hajj Commission hires lawyers to defend Nigerian student in Saudi Arabia
Lanre Babalola The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has commenced hiring of lawyers in Saudi Arabia to defend the…
14,417 pilgrims now back in Nigeria – NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says a total of 14,417 pilgrims have so far been transported back to…
Don’t bring criminals to Nigeria, Commission warns hajj operators
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Saturday warned this year’s Hajj airline operators not to transport criminal elements…
Don’t play politics in Mecca, Nigerian Pilgrims warned
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Saturday in Makkah, warned Nigerian pilgrims and their officials against displaying political…
Hajj 2018: Beware of fraudsters, NAHCON cautions pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Sunday cautioned Nigerians performing this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia against fraudsters…
Hajj commission bars Family and Tours from hajj operations
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has banned Family and Tours, a private tour operator, from participating in Hajj…
900 Nigerian pilgrims absconded after 2017 hajj – NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Saturday revealed that 900 Nigerians absconded after the 2017 hajj.
2018 Hajj: NAHCON approves 90 Tour Operators
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved 90 Tour Operators out of 144 companies that applied for participation…
Nigeria to reduce number of pilgrims next year
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it is considering reducing the number of pilgrims that would perform hajj…
No Nigerian pilgrim died since commencement of 2017 Hajj – NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has not recorded any death of any Nigerian pilgrim since the…
No going back on N1.5m Hajj fare – NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Wednesday, said it consulted stakeholders and relevant government agencies before agreeing at…
Check out 2017 Hajj fares announced by NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has commenced the announcement of the 2017 Hajj fares with a call on…
2016 Hajj: 22 Nigerian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says 22 Nigerians have died during this year’s pilgrimage. Dr Ibrahim Kana, Head,…
NAHCON to sanction pilgrims’ agencies over Hajj fare
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Friday said it would investigate allegations that states used agents in the…
3 Nigerian pilgrims die in Mecca
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed the death of three Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. The Commission…
Hajj: Pilgrims to return from Sept. 17 — NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says transportation of pilgrims from Mecca to Nigeria will begin on Sept. 17.…
Hajj 2016: NAHCON transports 20,000 pilgrims in a week
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says no fewer than 20,000 pilgrims have been transported to Saudi Arabia for…
2016 Hajj: Saudi Arabia disqualifies 3 Nigerian airlines
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Wednesday said that the three carriers disqualified from transporting Nigerian pilgrims for…