NAHCON on the path to self-sustenance.
By Fatih Lawal-Garu. The CEO/Chairman Of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Mallam Jalal Ahmad Arabi has expressed his thanks to the Presidency for the confidence reposed in him … Read More
Category: Hajj
Hajj 2024: King Salman charges authorities to ensure ease and comfort for Pilgrims
By Ajayi Sodiq The custodian of the two holy mosques King Salman has emphasized the need to provide the best facilities and services for Hajj pilgrims to conduct their rites … Read More
Hajj 2024: ‘Shelve the idea of issuing pilgrims BTA on payment cards’-CSO tells CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have been advised to shelve the idea of issuing pilgrims Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) through payment cards. The advice was given Tuesday by Independent … Read More
Hajj: Airlift of Kaduna Pilgrims to commence May 23
By Ajayi Sodiq The Kaduna State Pilgrims Agency has disclosed that the airlift for intending pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj will begin on May … Read More
Hajj Airlift: CSO calls for coordinated security surveillance at Hajj Camps, Embarkation points
By Ajayi Sodiq As the airlift of Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia begins on Wednesday this week, Independent Hajj Reporters, IHR, a faith-based Civil Society Organization, CSO, that monitors and … Read More
2024 Hajj: What You Need to know about Nigeria’s Participation
By Fatih Lawal-Garu 1. According to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), 65,047 Nigerian pilgrims will be performing Hajj this year. There was a drop this year in the … Read More
2024 Hajj: NAHCON Advance Team arrives Jeddah
By Ajayi Sodiq According to a news release from Fatma Usara, By May 15, 2024, the result of preparations for the year’s Hajj season would be the planned departure of … Read More
2024 Hajj: India’s First pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
By Ajayi Sodiq India is sending a total of 175,025 pilgrims in this pilgrimage season The first batch of Indian pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday to undertake this … Read More
REJOINDER: We did not charge N70,000 FOR YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION
By Saheed Onipede The attention of the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has been drawn to the story published by defenderngr.com on the above subject matter. The Board wishes to … Read More
Hajj Ministry announces last date for expiry of Umrah visa
By Ajayi Sodiq The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that Dhul Qadah 15 will be the last day for the Umrah visa expiry for pilgrims from outside the … Read More