Tag: NAHCON
NAHCON begins transportation of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says the transportation of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will begin on Wednesday.
The commission urged the returning...
Group tasks NAHCON acting secretary on hitch-free hajj operations
The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has urged Alhaji Alidu Shutti, newly appointed acting secretary of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria...
NAHCON remains neutral in discharging its obligations – Chairman
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reassured the public that it would remain neutral in discharging its obligations to stakeholders.
The Executive Chairman...
Instruct states to start 2025 hajj registration now, Group urges NAHCON
A civil society organisation (CSO), Independent Hajj Reporters, has urged National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to instruct the 36 states and FCT to...
NAHCON boss invitation by EFCC, not indictment – Official
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says the invitation of its Chairman, Malam Jalal Arabi by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC),...
NAHCON begins preparations for 2025 Hajj – Arabi
Malam Jalal Arabi, the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has revealed that the commission has commenced preparations for the...
Hajj: NAHCON to reduce days pilgrims spend in Saudi – Arabi
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has adopted a strategy to reduce the number of days Nigerian pilgrims spend in Saudi...
Hajj: NAHCON tasks pilgrims on use of NUSUK card
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged pilgrims to ensure the use of NUSUK card ( identification and access card) to avoid...
NAHCON amendment bill scales 2nd reading in Senate
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Amendment Bill on Wednesday scaled second reading in the Senate.
This followed the presentation of the lead debate...
2024 Hajj: NAHCON”s advance team departs for Saudi, Sunday
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says a group of 43 Advance Team of the commission will on Sunday depart Abuja for the...
2024 Hajj: NAHCON tasks media team on accurate, objective reportage
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has implored members of the 2024
Hajj Media Team to ensure accuracy and objectivity in their reportage throughout...
2024 Hajj: NAHCON tasks medical team on volunteerism, patience
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has implored the members of the National Medical Team for the jj to be ready to provide...
2024 hajj: Gov. Yahaya approves N636.5m subsidy for Gombe pilgrims
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has approved a N500,000 subsidy for each of the 1,273 intending pilgrims for the upcoming Hajj exercise from...
Tour operators seek FG’s intervention in alleged umrah visa racketeering
Some licensed tour operators in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to intervene in the alleged racketeering of Umrah (lesser hajj) visas in...
Bauchi State to pay N2.1bn as 2024 Hajj fare subsidy
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has approved the payment of N2.1 billion as a subsidy for the state’s 2024 intending Hajj pilgrims.
Each of...
Sen. Ndume urges FG, State Govts to subsidise hike in Hajj...
The Chief Whip of Senate, Sen. Ali Ndume, has urged the Federal and State to intervene by subsidising the Hajj fare pegged at N5...
NAHCON working to resolve shortage of Ramadan umrah visa
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it is working to resolve the shortage of Ramadan umrah visas for Nigerians.
Mrs. Fatima Sanda-Usara, the...
