Hajj

Ndume urges FG, States to subsidise hike in Hajj fees

The Chief Whip of Senate, Sen. Ali Ndume has urged the Federal and State to intervene by subsidising the Hajj fare pegged at N5million, to enable first timers attend this…

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Tinubu appoints National Hajj Commission members, management

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management team for the National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM), pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. The President, in…

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Group seeks bailout from Tinubu, Govs for 2024 Hajj pilgrims

Serve the Pilgrims Initiative (SPI), an NGO, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, and state governors, to give advance loans to pilgrims’ agencies to secure the hajj slots allocated to…

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Hijrah chairman lauds Tinubu for returning NAHCON  to VP’s office

The National Chairman of Hijrah Organisation of Nigeria, Prof. Yusuf Badmas has commended President Bola Tinubu for returning the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON)  to the office of the Vice President. NAHCON was…

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Cargo operator cautions hajj pilgrims against buying banned items

The Chairman of Sokodeke Cargo Travels and Tour Ltd, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammad,  has cautioned Nigerian pilgrims against buying and putting prohibited items in their approved luggage. Speaking to newsmen at…

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Stakeholders commend Aero contractors for smooth Hajj transportation

Stakeholders in the Hajj Industry have commended the performance of the Aero Contractors on the outbound movement of pilgrims from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia. They made the commendation on Sunday…

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2023 Hajj: NAHCON inspects facilities at Muna, Arafat, Muzdalifah

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inspected facilitates at the holy sites of Muna, plain of Arafat and muzdalifah, ahead of arafat scheduled for Tuesday. NAHCON’s Cordinator of…

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2023 Hajj: NAHCON vows no pilgrim ‘ll abscond

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) said it had put measures in place to record zero-abscondment in the ongoing 2023 hajj operation. The commission’s Head of Passports Management Control…

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Hajj: Stakeholders commend Saudi Airline’s service delivery

Stakeholders in the Nigerian Hajj industry on Tuesday commended a Saudi Arabian-designated airline, Flynas, for its sustained service delivery since it started operations in Nigeria. The stakeholders said the airline…

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Immigration assures of seamless 2023 Hajj operations

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kaduna State Command, has expressed its readiness for a seamless 2023 Hajj operations in line with its mandate. Mr Bashir Lawal, Comptroller of the NIS…

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