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2 Feb
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has secured a better deal with Saudi Arabia service providers to ease pilgrims’ burden at this year’s pilgrimage. 
2 Feb
When the new helmsman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi assumed office on October 18, 2023, he made a solemn pledge to pursue the acronym mantra of T.S.A (Trust, Sacrifice and Allah sees everything) in the administration of Hajj.
1 Feb
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has secured a deal with Saudi Arabia service providers to ease the comfort of Nigerians during the 2024 pilgrimage. Specifically, NAHCON secured cost reduction on pilgrims' accommodation in Makkah, Madina, and Masha'ir and cut VAT on other services due for Nigerian pilgrims. Addressing state chief executives of hajj…
19 Jan
The Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, signed Hajj 2024 agreement with Ithraa Al Khair Company on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the Hilton Convention Hotel, Jabal Umar, Makkah.
12 Jan
Although, the beginning of the famous months of Hajj (Shawwal, Dhul-Qa’dah and Dhul-Hijjah) is about 90 days away (today being the end of JumaadaThanni – 30/06/1445AH), the breeze of Hajj 2024 is blowing across Nigeria and globally.
10 Jan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management team for the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON), pending confirmation by the Senate. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement, said the President, in his resolve to ensure hitch-free and seamless 2024 Hajj operations, appointed the following persons to the Board of…
8 Jan
Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Arabian authorities towards the smooth conduct of the 2024 Hajj.Assistant Director, Public Affairs, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Mrs Fatima Sanda-Usara, stated this, yesterday, in Abuja.
7 Jan
The Federal Government has granted approval to three airlines to serve as exclusive carriers for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
6 Jan
President Bola Tinubu has granted approval to three airlines to serve as exclusive carriers for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the airlines are the Air Peace Ltd., FlyNas and Max Air.
6 Jan
In the discharge of his Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the NAHCON Chairman Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, along with some members of staff, management and officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) paid a condolence visit to a NAHCON staff, Gowan Omagbo who lost his wife few days ago.
5 Jan
The Arewa New Agenda (ANA) led by Sen. Ahmad Abubakar MoAllahyidi has launched an advocacy campaign aimed at enhancing access to Hajj 2024 for Nigerian Muslims. This initiative highlights critical issues surrounding the cost and accessibility of the sacred pilgrimage, advocating for measures to ease financial burdens faced by intending pilgrims. ANA's effort according to…
3 Jan
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has extended pilgrims’ registration for 2024 Hajj, following the low turnout of intended participants to meet the initial deadline. 

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