Category: Hajj Affairs

Authorities say visas closed in March as scammers target pilgrims with fake offers, warning of severe penalties under Saudi regulations By Abdullahi Yusuf Nigerian authorities have issued a public warning … Read More

Digital tools, international collaboration, and capacity building highlighted as keys to safer, more organized Hajj and Umrah journeys By Abdullahi Yusuf As the 2026 Umrah and Ziyarah Forum concluded in … Read More

Independent Hajj Reporters urges immediate 2027 registration, says poor planning undermines compliance with Saudi Hajj schedule By Abdullahi Yusuf A Nigerian civil society group has called for sweeping reforms in … Read More

Independent Hajj Reporters urges rebranding, transparency and merit-based operations as new leadership takes office By Abdullahi Yusuf Leading faith-based civil society group monitoring Nigeria’s Hajj operations has called for sweeping … Read More

Chairman outlines reduced 40,250 pilgrim allocation, firm visa deadlines and tighter health, airlift and service monitoring measures for 2026 exercise By Abdulbasit Abba The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) … Read More

Alleged passport substitution linked to exhausted Hajj slots in some states By Abdullahi Yusuf A civil society organisation, Independent Hajj Reporters, has uncovered fresh developments in the ongoing registration process … Read More

Appointment subject to Senate confirmation following Usman’s resignation By Abdullahi Yusuf President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Amb. Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new chairman and chief executive officer of … Read More

Former Chairman says decision was taken “entirely for personal reasons” and in “good conscience” By Abdullahi Yusuf The former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of … Read More