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The new slots bring the overall national allocation for the 2027 Hajj to 60,000 pilgrims.

NAHCON also urged the seven private tour operators to comply with the latest requirements of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj ...

With the decision, Nigeria’s 2027 allocation remains at 35,000 slots for government pilgrims and 15,000 slots for licensed tour operators, ...

NAHCON said the deadline is in line with the timelines set by the Saudi authorities for organising the 2027 pilgrimage.

The Board has officially fixed N7,672,822 as the final fare for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage, instructing all intending pilgrims to ...

NAHCON said intending pilgrims who had already deposited ₦5 million must pay the outstanding balance to complete their registration.

"The performance of the team in the 2026 exercise should be the benchmark going forward, particularly as authorities move towards ...

NAHCON says it plans to institutionalise early planning, develop a National Pilgrimage Digital Platform for Hajj and Umrah services, strengthen ...

Chief Magistrates' Court in Katsina remanded Bashir Kurfi in police custody over his claim that the Katsina State Government sponsored ...

Security analyst Bashir Kurfi claimed some notorious bandit leaders received state-backed incentives, including Hajj sponsorship, under past peace initiatives.

About 40,000 Nigerians participated in the 2026 Hajj ritual.

NAHCON said Max Air will begin the return operation on 3 June with pilgrims from Nasarawa State, while Flynas and ...

The operation, which began on 3 May, saw a total of 98 flights conducted within 18 days — averaging about ...

The announcement ushers in one of the most significant months in Islam.

The executive chairman said that Kaduna State has secured one of the best accommodations in Makka, which is close to ...

The Bauchi State official had asked the court for permission to travel to Saudi Arabia for the Muslim pilgrimage, Hajj, ...

The milestone not only marked the commencement of Hajj operations in the state but also positioned Ogun as a rising ...

The first international operation planned for the airport is the airlift of Muslim pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for the ...

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Saudi authorities closed the Nusuk Masar data-capturing platform for the 2026 intending pilgrims on 8 ...

The two countries expressed commitment to work closely to address concerns relating to Umrah visa access for Nigerians, particularly issues ...

The Katsina governor further directed early preparations, clearer role definitions, and strict discipline in Hajj operations

The commission said the two firms were retained following their strong performance in 2025.

The governor emphasised that all available communication channels—radio, television, social media, and community meetings should be used to reach intending ...

Mr Labbo was honoured for midwifing innovations that transformed and made the Hajj exercise in Jigawa one of the best ...