Thursday, June 18, 2026

NAHCON

June 2, 2026

NAHCON begins airlifting of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday

Mr Bello said that airlines determined flight schedules, and Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation approved them, allocating operating slots to all carriers.

NIGERIANS IN MECCA
May 31, 2026

NAHCON boss hails journalists over coverage of 2026 hajj

Mr Yisuf stated, “Thank you for the work you have done so far, I am very impressed with the quality of the report that you have done.

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
May 20, 2026

All 1,600 Lagos pilgrims now in Mecca, says board secretary

AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin says all 1,600 pilgrims from Lagos have been transported to Mecca.

NIGERIANS IN MECCA
May 6, 2026

2026 Hajj: First batch of 374 Kwara pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia

Mr AbdulRazaq urged them to be good ambassadors of the state and Nigeria. 

Hajj pilgrims
May 4, 2026

2026 Hajj: Kano to begin airlift of intending pilgrims May 14

He urged intending pilgrims to regularly study their induction materials. 

Hajj pilgrims
March 1, 2026

NAHCON seeks Saudi Embassy’s help for smooth hajj operation

The Saudi Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef Albalawi, pledged to strengthen collaboration with NAHCON.

February 26, 2026

NAHCON signs 2026 hajj transportation agreement

NAHCON has signed the 2026 hajj transportation agreement as part of its preparations for the forthcoming pilgrimage.

Hajj pilgrims
February 10, 2026

Why I resigned as NAHCON chairman: Abdullahi Usman

Mr Usman emphasised that his resignation was driven purely by personal considerations and reflected no dissatisfaction with the commission

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Usman,
January 22, 2026

NAHCON urges Saudi hajj ministry to resolve problems Nigerian pilgrims face

The commission raised concerns about slashing hajj slots and other issues.

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria and the Saudi Arabian advance team
November 14, 2025

2026 Hajj: Private tour operators adopt Rawaf Mina as service provider

Ms Usara stated that the operators presented Rawaf Mina with specific services requests.

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)