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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, ...

The Director General expressed optimism that the national commission will approve the request in good time to allow more intending ...

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

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

NAHCON urged all stakeholders to cooperate with the designated carriers to ensure a safe, seamless, and comfortable airlift operation for ...

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

The Commission is calling on Nigerian pilgrims and other stakeholders to submit complaints, observations and suggestions on services rendered during ...

A PREMIUM TIMES investigation reconstructs the official Hajj registration and screening process after the arrest of seven returning pilgrims suspected ...

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

The refunded amount represents the full balance of an interest-free loan originally granted to the board by the state governor, ...

The final batch of Nigerian pilgrims, comprising pilgrims and officials from Zamfara State, departed Jeddah aboard MaxAir flight VM2014 on ...

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

According to the Command and Control Unit of the commission, as of Friday, 2,767 pilgrims have returned to Nigeria in ...

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

The commission said the affected meals from the dinner service of 27 May failed routine health inspections and were immediately ...

NAHCON says it has continued to review previous and current Hajj operations to improve efficiency and enhance the welfare of ...

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

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) advises pilgrims to note that airlift by each carrier will be conducted one ...

NAHCON said the Saudi authorities made the submission of duly processed Medical Fitness Certificates a compulsory requirement for the issuance ...

NAHCON cautioned intending pilgrims against paying Hajj fares to any individual, group, or agency.

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

Mr Usman noted that priority is being accorded to the early conclusion of state pilgrims’ accommodation arrangements in Makkah, in ...

The meeting focused on addressing quotas, visa processing, and airlift challenges affecting Nigerian pilgrims.