2025 Hajj
5 Feb
The registration of intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj operations has been extended by two weeks, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced. The registration was initially scheduled to close at midnight on January 30, 2025. The new deadline of February 14, 2025, was announced by Sheikh Ahmed Abdulmumini, who led the NAHCON…
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said that it has successfully saved Nigerian pilgrims about N50 billion ahead of the 2025 Hajj exercise.
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Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board has fixed N8,457,685.95 for the 2025 Hajj fare for the intending pilgrims from the state. Executive Secretary of the Board, Muhammad Awwal Aliyu, in a statement, stated that the fare was in line with the recent pronouncement by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) pegging N8.457,685.59 as the final…
20 Jan
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has fixed N8.7 million as the Hajj fare for the intending pilgrims
13 Jan
The Federal Capital Territory Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, has fixed Jan. 30 as registration deadline for all intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise. The Board’s spokesman, Mohammed Aliyu, announced the deadline in a statement in Abuja on Monday. Aliyu explained that the new deadline followed adjustment by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)…
9 Jan
As part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free experience for Nigerian pilgrims, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi authorities on January 12, 2025, for this year’s Hajj.
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As part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free Hajj experience for Nigerian pilgrims, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi authorities for the 2025 Hajj operations. The MoU signing for the 2025 Hajj is scheduled for January 12, 2025. NAHCON Assistant Director, Information and…
7 Jan
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has urged the Federal Government to reduce the 2025 Hajj fare to enable intending pilgrims to perform the exercise. The governor said the call was imperative in view of the economic challenges being faced by the citizens. This is contained in a statement by his media aide, Sanusi Bature,…
27 Nov
Saudi-based airlines FlyNas, Flyadeal, and nine other Nigerian-based airlines and aviation companies have joined the bid to airlift pilgrims from the country for the 2025 Hajj. The aviation companies are Air Peace, GYRO Air Limited, Max Air Ltd, Nahco Aviance, Tarco Aviation, Umra Airline Limited, UMZA Aviation Services Limited, Value Jet and Trebet Aviation Ltd.…
14 Oct
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has raised an alarm over fraudulent activities involving impostors posing as agents
8 Oct
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has declared that the federal government will not provide a concessionary exchange rate for 2025 Hajj fare payments. The commission said the decision affects all pilgrims, whether travelling under state or private Hajj operators. NAHCON’s Commissioner of Operations, Anofi Olanrewaju-Elegushi, disclosed this in an interactive meeting with members…
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