Zazzau Emir Urges NAHCON to Tighten Hajj Operations

By Abdullahi Yusuf The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has backed the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and called for greater efficiency, transparency and early preparation in … Read More

Nigeria Seeks More Hajj Slots as Saudi Arabia Keeps 2027 Quota at 50,000

Independent Hajj Reporters urges Saudi Arabia to reconsider Nigeria’s request for additional places as thousands of intending pilgrims await the 2027 pilgrimage. By Abdullahi Yusuf Independent Hajj Reporters has appealed … Read More

Mutfwang Puts Plateau’s Hajj Sponsorship at Heart of Peace-Building Drive

Governor defends sponsorship of Muslim pilgrims as part of wider effort to promote religious harmony and inclusion, as Wase says state sponsored more than half of 1,334 pilgrims By Abdullahi … Read More

2027 Hajj: IHR Demands New Rules-Based Enlightenment for Nigerian Pilgrims

Hajj reporters want NAHCON, states and tour operators to move beyond teaching rituals and prepare pilgrims for Saudi laws, medicines, security and conduct By Abdullahi Yusuf The Independent Hajj Reporters … Read More

PHOTO NEWS: IHR Holds 10th Annual Hajj Lecture and Awards, in Abuja

By Sadiq Abdulfatah The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) on Thursday held its 10th Annual Hajj Lecture and Awards at the National Mosque, Abuja, bringing together Government Officials, Hajj Administrators, tour … Read More

NAHCON Raises Alarm Over Fraudsters Selling ‘Guaranteed’ 2027 Hajj Slots

Commission says no individual or agent is authorised to collect extra payments for special allocations, warns pilgrims and tour operators to rely on approved channels By Abdullahi Yusuf The National … Read More

BREAKING NEWS: NAHCON Cuts 2027 Hajj Bank Guarantee by 60% After Operators’ Appeal

The Commission reduces the mandatory financial requirement from ₦250 million to ₦100 million, saying the revision balances industry sustainability with safeguards for Nigerian pilgrims. By Abdullahi Yusuf The National Hajj … Read More

ABU, NAHCON Sign MoU to Launch MBA in Hajj Operations Management

The partnership will see Ahmadu Bello University award a specialised MBA aimed at professionalising Hajj administration through academic training, research and industry collaboration. By Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), … Read More