NAHCON
29 Dec
Muslim professionals have been urged to take strategic and bold steps towards concretising their plans for the Ummah.The plea was made during 2023 convention of the Guild of Muslim Professionals (GMP) with the theme: 'Building Bridges of Progress', which also marked the group’s 10th anniversary.
26 Dec
Barring unforeseen circumstances, the window for remittance of 2024 hajj deposit will come to an end by December 31, 2023. Going by this estimate, intending pilgrims who fail to meet the deadline set to pay the initial N4.5 million may risk losing the golden opportunity to perform next year’s pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Worthy of…
22 Dec
On Wednesday, the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, paid a courtesy visit to the esteemed Saudi Ambassador to Nigeria Mr. Faisal Ibrahim Al-Ghamidy
9 Dec
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has plans to restructure the operation of National Medical Team with a view to achieving efficient and effective health care management during the forthcoming Hajj operations.
8 Dec
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), says it will restructure the operation of its National Medical Team (NMT) with a view to achieving reduction in costs and and the number of personnel
8 Dec
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated a committee to review the extant guidelines on Accommodation and Catering services for the purpose of engendering better service delivery during the 2024 Hajj.
2 Dec
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has picked 110 private tour operators’ companies for the 2024 Hajj.
1 Dec
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has charged the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to, as a matter of urgency, put in place necessary facilities at the country's Hajj departure zone to ensure a seamless airlift operation during next year's Hajj.
25 Nov
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), in a bid to promote transparency and reposition the activities of the National Medical Team, has inaugurated a 15 - member committee to review the operation of the Team for 2024 Hajj.
15 Nov
A civil society organization, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to reduce the size of Saudi Arabia-based service providers slated for 2024 pilgrimage. IHR said that engaging over 20 or more service providers during Hajj creates multiple operational challenges for the apex hajj regulatory body and hidden the…
10 Nov
In line with the preparations for 2024 Hajj, the Ag. Chairman/CEO of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi has inaugurated two separate committees for Hajj 2024 – the E-track Committee and the Pre-Licensing, Inspection of Tour Operators Committee.
8 Nov
Ahead of the 2024 Hajj exercise, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has assured optimum service delivery to Nigeria pilgrims for rewarding spiritual experience. Although, the Saudi authority said huge investment and financial commitment were being dedicated to modernize pilgrims’ experiences at the holy land, the Kingdom assured that will not impact additional financial burdens to…
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