Hajj 2027: Ex-NAHCON boss challenges tour operators to prepare for B2B transition
Muslim News Nigeria * Zikrullah Kunle Hassan stresses financial capacity, professional standards, Saudi partnerships and pilgrim welfare as private-sector role expands.…
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Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia approves additional 10,000 slots for Nigeria
* NAHCON says 7,500 slots will go to state pilgrims’ boards, while 2,500 will be allocated to seven…
Download Muslim News Nigeria’s free 16-page August 2026 E-Paper
Download and read the 16-page August 2026 E-Paper of Muslim News Nigeria, the first free Islamic e-newspaper in…
Hajj 2027: NAHCON releases fares for intending pilgrims
* Insists on September 26 deadline for biometric data, December 2 for fare remittance The National Hajj Commission…
NAHCON seeks gradual migration to Saudi’s proposed B2B Hajj model
* Says immediate implementation could weaken existing Hajj structures The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has appealed…
Greed, ignorance fueling inheritance disputes among Muslims, says ex-NAHCON Chairman
* Urges Muslims to write wills, settle debts and follow Islamic law to preserve family unity Former Chairman…
VP Shettima commends NAHCON for seamless 2026 Hajj operations, sets benchmark for future pilgrimages
Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for what he described as…
Operational Analysis: X-Raying the Spirit Behind the New Guidelines for Private Hajj and Umrah Tour Operators (I)
By Ibrahim Muhammad National Coordinator, Independent Hajj Reporters The drive to regulate private Hajj operators is gathering momentum…
Saudi Arabia records surge in Umrah arrivals as Nigeria begins 2027 Hajj preparations
* 931,500 pilgrims enter Kingdom at start of 1448 AH Umrah season * NAHCON sets ₦4m initial deposit…
NAHCON ex-chairman declares banditry, terrorism alien to Islam at MSSN OAU Jihad Week
By Sodiq Lawal, Ife * Urges students not to lose hope over academic, life challenges Former Chairman of…
Pilgrims recount life-changing spiritual experiences after successful Hajj 2026
This report captures reflections from Nigerian pilgrims who performed Hajj 2026 under the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria…
Avoid Zamzam, other contrabands in luggage, NAHCON warns as more Nigerian pilgrims return home
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has warned Nigerian pilgrims against packing Zamzam water and other prohibited…
Nigerian pilgrims begin return journey as NAHCON commissioner urges strict luggage compliance
* Hajia Obi assures smooth return process, lauds pilgrims’ discipline The Commissioner representing the South-East Zone on the…
Hajj 2026: NAHCON investigates after Saudi Arabia rejects substandard meals served to Nigerian pilgrims in Mina
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has launched an investigation into caterers and tour operators following the…
BREAKING: Saudi Arabia declares Hajj 2026 exceptional success
“I am pleased to announce the success of this year’s Hajj, a success marked by security, organised operations,…