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Hajj 2025: CBN Approves Cash-Based BTA for Pilgrims

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved a cash-based Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) for Nigerians performing the 2025 Hajj.

Hajj 2024: Saudi’s Health Ministry Reports 1.3M Medical Services, Successful Heat Stress Management

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Health, Mr. Fahd Al-Jalajel, has announced the successful execution of health management efforts during the 2024 Hajj season. 

Hajj 2024: NAHCON to Commence Return Flights June 22, to Reduce Days Spent in Saudi

Hajj 2024: NAHCON to Commence Return Flights June 22, to Reduce Days Spent in Saudi The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Malam Jalal Arabi, has announced that the Commission will commence return flights to the country a week after Arafat. Arabi told...

Saudi Embassy Honours 30 Nigerian Pilgrims as Guests of King Salman for 2024 Hajj

The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia on Saturday in Abuja has bid farewell to Nigerian pilgrims departing for the 2024 Hajj. The ceremony, presided over by Ambassador Faisal Ibrahim Al-Ghamidy, honored the guests of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. 

Saudi Hajj-Umrah Ministry Welcomes 1.2M Pilgrims, Stresses Adherence to Guidelines

The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the arrival of approximately 1.2 million pilgrims from around the world.

NAHCON Chairman Shares Concerns with Staff: Says Situation will Improve

Financial downturn that impacted many aspects of the 2024 Hajj operations did not leave out the payment of NAHCON staff stipend for the Hajj operations.