2026 Hajj will be the best ever, says Saudi Hajj minister during historic visit to Nigeria
Muslim News Nigeria * Assures smooth and safe experience for Nigerian pilgrims * 89,000 Nigerians performed Umrah in 2025 By Ahmad…
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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…
Professor Lanre Badmas buried in Ilorin as Sultan, Emir, NAHCON boss, others pay tributes
* Ansar-Ud-Deen Missioner, Grand Mufti Ilorin, JAMB Registrar, Yusuf Ali, others attend janazah of former NAHCON Commissioner A…
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…
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…
NAHCON at 20: The imperative of repositioning Nigeria’s Hajj and Umrah sector
In this article, Ishaq Ibrahim Jae argues that while NAHCON has succeeded in stabilising Nigeria’s Hajj operations, its…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Group demands removal of CBN’s 2% service charge on Hajj payments
Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has joined the call on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to abolish the…
NAHCON warns as Saudi Arabia sets deadlines for 2026 Hajj
The ministry declared that anyone caught performing hajj without a hajj visa will face a penalty of 20,000…
NAHCON, Saudi service provider celebrate successful Hajj 2025 with cake-cutting ceremony
Officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) led by her Chairman/CEO, Prof Saleh Usman joined Saudi-based…
Nigerian pilgrims reflect on Hajj 2025: gratitude, challenges, high expectations
By Umar Adeleye Nigerian pilgrims have begun sharing their experiences on the just concluded Hajj 2025, highlighting both…
Hajj 2025: Nigerian pilgrims engage in intense worship at Arafat
* As Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid delivers sermon + Why Saudi orders ‘stay in tents’ for six hours…
