Tag: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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

The inaugural flight departed Gusau International Airport on Friday, carrying 415 Zamfara intending pilgrims aboard Max Air flight NGL270.

Gateway International Airport is expected to improve regional connectivity and complement existing aviation facilities in the South-West zone

Conducted from 4 to 19 January 2026, the engagement underscores Nigeria’s commitment to complying with evolving Saudi Hajj regulations and ...

This vaccination exercise underscores the state’s readiness for a successful 2025 Hajj.

The Saudi Arabian Embassy described the dates as a gift from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

The Saudi ministry also restated the position of the Saudi Crown Prince that his country would not "establish diplomatic relations ...

"This year’s Hajj preparations is one of the most difficult and peculiar ones."

The House said the Saudi authorities must respect Nigerian airlines based on the reciprocal principle of the Bilateral Air Service ...

It is unclear why the passengers, most of whom were visiting Saudi Arabia for Lesser Hajj, were denied entry.

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) stands truly grateful to its numerous stakeholders, from within and abroad.

President Buhari received Governors Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, Babagana Zulum of Borno and the incoming Governor of Katsina State, ...

About 43,000 Nigerian pilgrims registered through 36 states, FCT and licensed tour operators are expected to partake in this year’s ...

A takeover of the entire Afghanistan was all but certain on Sunday as the government collapsed and the Taliban swept ...

Saudi Arabia barred foreigners from hajj last year for the first time in the kingdom's modern history.

The FAO said Yemen is currently confronting the world's largest humanitarian crisis due to five years of conflict.

Saudi Arabia had earlier suspended all educational and Quranic activities at the mosques.

Child marriage is commonplace in Saudi Arabia with one in seven girls marrying before the age of 18

Six Nigerians died in the accident, which happened on September 11, 2015.

The development followed the review of the cost of the hajj pilgrimage by the commission.

Mr Kachikwu says Nigeria is looking for investment in four of its refineries.

A Nigerian, Kudirat Afolabi, widow and mother of two, was executed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for drug related ...

President Buhari received letters of credence from three ambassadors.

No fewer than 91,000 Nigerian pilgrims have arrived Saudi Arabia for the Hajj.

Nigerian Consulate appeals to illegals to come forward The Nigerian Consulate in Jeddah has issued Emergency Travel Certificates, ETC, to ...