NAHCON
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.
2 Jan
The 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. Barring any last-minute changes, NAHCON has set 31 January 2024, as the new date to provide an additional opportunity for individuals to participate in the sacred pilgrimage. NAHCON spokesperson…
30 Dec
The acting Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Thursday, hosted his counterpart from the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Revd Dr. Yakubu Pam, who was on a courtesy visit to the Hajj House to extend warm congratulations
29 Dec
Nearly two weeks after it suspended allocation of hajj seats to 40 private tour operators that were initially screened to participate in 2024 exercise, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has lifted the ban while the initial qualification of the operators upheld.
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