Saudi Arabia to start issuing Hajj visas on Sunday, four-month ahead of 2026 pilgrimage
Muslim News Nigeria The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the commencement of visa issuance for the 2026 Hajj season…
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Saudi minister restates ‘no Hajj without permit’ policy, strengthens Nigeria cooperation ahead of 2026 Hajj
By Mariam Zubair Abubakar/ ABUJA In a historic visit, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq…
2026 Hajj will be the best ever, says Saudi Hajj minister during historic visit to Nigeria
* Assures smooth and safe experience for Nigerian pilgrims * 89,000 Nigerians performed Umrah in 2025 By Ahmad…
Hajj 2026: Saudi’s Hajj Minister in Nigeria for bilateral talks ahead of global religious gathering
* As NAHCON Chairman leads talks to strengthen Hajj operations The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the…
NAHCON concludes 2026 Hajj accommodation arrangements ahead of Saudi deadlines
Muslim News learnt that Saudi authorities fixed February 8, 2026, as the deadline for all participating countries to…
Renowned Muslim scholar and Hajj industry legend Prof. Yusuf Lanre Badmas dies at 69
* The former NAHCON chief and UNILORIN ex-Dean will be buried Saturday in Ilorin The Nigerian Muslim community…
NAHCON concludes second pre-Hajj visit to Saudi Arabia ahead of 2026 pilgrimage
* As Commission advances airlift, accommodation, and medical preparations By Ahmad Muazu The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj…
The Penumbra of Influence: How Mercenary Journalism Built False Narratives Around NAHCON
By Ahmad Muazu There comes a moment when silence stops serving the public good. That moment arrives when…
Jigawa approves N6.1bn for Islamic education, Hajj 2026 operations
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, who recently emerged as the Nigerian Muslim Personality of the Year 2024/2025,…
NAHCON signs MoU with Lotus, Jaiz, two other banks to deepen Hajj Savings Scheme
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with four key financial…
Hajj Mabrur appoints marketing representatives, expands scope ahead of 2026 Hajj
Nigeria’s leading pilgrimage operator, Hajj Mabrur Ventures Limited (HMVL), has officially appointed authorised marketing representatives across Nigeria and…
Hajj 2026: NAHCON cancels slot allocation to States, adopts first-come, first-served policy
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the cancellation of the traditional allocation of Hajj slots…
Presidential Directive: NAHCON reduces 2026 Hajj fare, fixes new payment deadline
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a downward review of the 2026 Hajj fare for…
Hajj Mabrur, Inaayatullah, Al-Hujjaj, others make NAHCON’s approved tour operators list for 2026 Hajj and Umrah
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has officially released the list of 140 licensed tour operators approved to…
Tinubu orders immediate reduction of 2026 Hajj fare
*As VP Shettima gives NAHCON 2 days to effect president’s directive Following the directive of President Bola Ahmed…