Category: Hajj Affairs

IHR insists NAHCON must return billions collected through inflated rate calculation, citing completed reconciliations. By Ibrahim Muhammad A faith-based registered civil society organisation, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has renewed its … Read More

Tour operators, regulators, and Saudi partners commit to resolving past challenges and improving pilgrim welfare. By Ahmad Muazu The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has formalized the 2026 Hajj … Read More

Independent Hajj Reporters warn of looming quota reduction as Saudi Arabia gives Nigeria two-week deadline for payment of pilgrim allocations. With barely two weeks to Saudi payment deadline, Peace Magazine … Read More

Commission, CBN, Saudi Ministry set new operational guidelines for pilgrims and tour operators By Fatima Sanda Usara The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has met with officials of State … Read More

Prof. Usman briefs Saudi officials on Nigeria’s preparations as both sides pledge seamless coordination ahead of pilgrimage. By Abdullahi Yusuf The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), … Read More

The group says the current $500 allowance barely covers pilgrims’ basic needs and urges NAHCON to act while the presidency remains receptive to reform. By Ibrahim Muhammad Independent Hajj Reporters … Read More

The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has lauded President Bola Tinubu for ordering a reduction in the 2026 Hajj fare, calling the move a timely response to public concerns over affordability. … Read More

Says levy inflates fare, urges apex bank to support pilgrims By Abdullahi Yusuf Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to abolish the 2 per … Read More

By Adeshewa Rasheedat Kako  The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) today, 29th September 2025, inaugurated the Committee for the Screening of 2026 Hajj Tour Operators at the Hajj House, … Read More