NAHCON: Nigeria’s Hajj System Under Scrutiny Over High Costs, Weak Transparency
At the heart of Nigeria’s annual Hajj operations lies a growing contradiction: a sacred journey rooted in humility and equality, yet managed through a system increasingly criticised for opacity, inefficiency, and vulnerability to entrenched...
Senate Confirms Ismail Abba as NAHCON Chairman, Sets Stage for 2026 Hajj Operations
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Ismail Abba Yusuf as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), in a move expected to strengthen preparations...
Saudi Arabia has officially opened the booking phase for domestic pilgrims seeking to perform Hajj this year, with authorities introducing strict payment deadlines and updated cancellation policies to streamline the process.
Hajj 2026: No Medical Certificate, No Visa - NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made the submission of duly processed Medical Fitness Certificates a compulsory condition for the issuance of visas to all pilgrims...
NAHCON Reaffirms Saudi Arabia’s Feb. 8 Deadline for 2026 Hajj Data Capture
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s 8 February 2026 deadline for pilgrims’ data submission and group formation on the Nusuk Masar platform, describing it as a mandatory requirement...
Why NAHCON’s Medical Team Is the Quiet Backbone of Hajj 2026, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu
Hajj is often discussed in numbers: flights scheduled, visas issued, accommodation secured, feeding arrangements confirmed, and dates circled on calendars. Yet beneath these visible logistics lies something far more fundamental:...
