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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Chairman Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi has led a Nigerian delegation to the office of Mu’assasa, Ithraa al khair in Jeddah to finalise issues and modalities surrounding Masha’ir outing for the 2024 Hajj.
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Quite typical of such commitments, tongues have been set wagging about the Federal Government’s latest subsidy for intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The award, also observed in some states, is coming at austere times of significant economic hardship...
7 Apr
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said a total of 51,447 intending pilgrims successfully beat the deadline for registration of 2024 hajj under government quota.
6 Apr
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said a total of 51,447 intending pilgrims successfully beat the deadline for registration for the 2024 hajj under the government quota. The total figure includes 3,033 new intakes that were not captured in the data of early depositors. READ ALSO: FG bows to pressure, approves N90billion subsidy…
6 Apr
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has signed a contract agreement with Max air and Air Peace airlines to transport 2024 Hajj pilgrims to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has warned intending pilgrims of the 2024 Hajj against falling into the hands of scammers requesting extra charges.
4 Apr
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has warned the intending pilgrims of the 2024 Hajj against falling prey to the hands of scammers. In a statement by Hajiya Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director Public Affairs, NACON alerted that anybody who seeks extra fare apart from the official cost should be treated as a scammer.…
2 Apr
Some licensed tour operators have sought the Federal Government’s intervention in the alleged racketeering of Umrah (lesser hajj) visas in the country. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday in Abuja...
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The Nigerian Government has released N90billion as a subsidy for the payment of fare for the 2024 pilgrimage to the Hajj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Daily Trust reported on Friday that sources in the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the Presidency said the Federal Government provided the funds as subsidies for the pilgrimage.…
28 Mar
Kano State Government has approved N1.4 billion subsidy for intending pilgrims from the state to mitigate the sudden increase in 2024 Hajj fare by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
27 Mar
Senate chief whip, Ali Ndume, has rejected the increased fee for the 2024 Hajj by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). He described the increase as unfair and a deliberate plan to deny Nigerian Muslims, especially first-timers their right and opportunity to participate in the exercise. NAHCON on Sunday, announced the new rate adjustment…
27 Mar
Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has called on intending pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj to avoid the temptation of seeking refund of their deposits, in view of the sudden increase of N1.9 million.
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