Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a reduction of more than N500,000 in the cost of the 2026 Hajj fare for intending pilgrims.

The development follows President Bola Tinubu's directive in October, asking the commission to review the earlier announced fares to make the holy pilgrimage more affordable for Nigerians.

In a statement on Monday, NAHCON Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Fatima Usara, said the reviewed fares now stand as follows:

Maiduguri/Yola Zone: N7,579,020.96 (previously N8,118,033.67)

Northern Zone: N7,696,769.76 (previously N8,244,813.67)

Southern Zone: N7,991,141.76 (previously N8,561,013.67)

Mrs Usara said the review followed extensive consultations...