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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.

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

The group said the absence of structured screening and assessment mechanisms at both state and national levels has continued to ...

NAHCON stressed that full compliance with the guidelines is non-negotiable, noting that they directly influence operational approvals and the overall ...

The commission explained that its decision not to conduct a fresh bidding process for certain 2026 Hajj services was driven ...

The court affirmed the legality of the religious pilgrimages laws - the Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) and the National Hajj ...

NAHCON commends TAJBank and the other banks for collaborating with it in furtherance of its roles of making Hajj easier ...

NAHCON directed all approved Hajj carriers to issue flight tickets to pilgrims scheduled to travel for the 2026 Hajj to ...

The commission reiterated that the deadline is necessary to meet the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s final remittance date ...

The development follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive in October, asking the commission to review the earlier announced fares to make ...

“Considering time constraints and Saudi Arabia’s payment framework, intending pilgrims are advised to complete their Hajj fare remittances by Dec. ...

The deal, sealed in Jeddah, sets out terms for slot allocation, service delivery, health standards, and digital data sharing via ...