The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a downward review of the 2026 Hajj fares for intending pilgrims across the country. The adjustment follows a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, conveyed through his Deputy Chief of Staff, Senator Ibrahim Hadeija, in October, instructing the Commission to reduce the previously announced fares to…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has kicked off its nationwide verification exercise for private tour operators in preparation for the 2026 Hajj and Umrah operations. The exercise follows the recent inauguration of the Committee on Licensing and Verification of Private Tour Operators by NAHCON Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, at the Hajj House…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has set October 8, 2025, as the deadline for all State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies, Commissions, and licensed Hajj Tour Operators to remit payments for the 2026 Hajj. This follows the earlier announcement of a provisional fare of N8.5 million, pending final negotiations on service contracts. According…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has unveiled the timeline for the successful organisation of the 2026 Hajj exercise. According to a statement posted on its official X account, preparations begin with the signing of the MoU with Saudi authorities in November 2025. Key deadlines include: NAHCON urged prospective pilgrims to register early and…
NAHCON Sets July 2 Deadline for Return Flights as 2025 Hajj Airlift Begins May 9 The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has finalised plans for the airlifting of Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj, announcing that all return flights will be completed by July 2, 2025. This was disclosed during a…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday raided the headquarters of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Abuja. The raid is part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged mismanagement of a N90billion intervention fund intended for the 2024 Hajj. It was learnt that the anti-graft agency operatives stormed…
