‎The Saudi Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef Albalawi, has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to ensure a seamless and successful 2026 Hajj operation for Nigerian pilgrims.

‎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...

Tinubu Appoints Ambassador Yusuf as NAHCON Chairman   President Bola Tinubu has nominated Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The nomination was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser...

Legacy Beyond NAHCON: Remembering Professor Yusuf Lanre Badmus, by Rahma O. Oladosu   Condolence visits are often quiet affairs — moments shaped by shared grief, softened voices, and whispered prayers. Yet, some visits transcend formality and become reflections on legacy, service, and enduring influence. The recent...

Hajj Beyond Logistics: How NAHCON’s Leadership Is Redefining Pilgrim Welfare Ahead of 2026, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   There are moments when leadership transcends office and becomes a moral commitment. In public service, such moments are rare—but unmistakable when they occur. The recent pre-Hajj visit of Professor...

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