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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia seal historic Hajj, Umrah partnership at first-ever ministerial visit

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have taken a major step toward strengthening bilateral cooperation on Hajj and Umrah administration following a landmark high-level meeting b... Read More


Hajj 2026: Nigeria beats Saudi deadline, secures accommodation for intending pilgrims

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has concluded accommodation arrangements for Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj in Makkah and Madinah, ahead of deadli... Read More


NAHCON chair reaffirms commission's commitment to timely, orderly preparations for 2026 Hajj

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Usman, has reaffirmed the commission's commitment to early planning, effective coordination and strict ad... Read More


Hajj 2026: Group asks Tinubu to intervene in CBN's ATM-Only allowance policy for pilgrims

Nigeria, Jan. 31 -- A civil society group, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the Central Bank of Nigeria's directive requiring ATM cards for the p... Read More


NAHCON, Saudi officials meet in Abuja on 2026 Hajj

Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has intensified preparations for the 2026 Hajj with the hosting of senior officials of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Ha... Read More


ANALYSIS: Bello El-Rufai faces political crossroads in Kaduna North ahead of 2027

Nigeria, Jan. 21 -- Bello El-Rufai, a son of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has become one of the most closely watched politicians in Kaduna State politics as alignments shift ahead of the 2027 gener... Read More


ANALYSIS: Bello El-Rufai at a crossroads in Kaduna North ahead of 2027

Nigeria, Jan. 21 -- Bello El-Rufai, a son of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has become one of the most closely watched politicians in Kaduna State politics as alignments shift ahead of the 2027 gener... Read More


ANALYSIS: How Uba Sani's ex-campaign DG, Bello's exit could shape Kaduna APC's 2027 fate

Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- The resignation of Muhammad Bello, former Director-General of Governor Uba Sani's 2023 Campaign Council, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified concerns about int... Read More


Hajj 2026: NAHCON reinforces health screening standards, warns states against compromise

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reinforced stringent health screening standards for prospective pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj, warning that there will be no ... Read More


Hajj 2026: NAHCON clarifies procurement process, rejects rollover claim

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has debunked reports alleging that it sought approval to roll over contracts awarded to 2025 Hajj service providers for the 2026 Ha... Read More