As NAHCON marks 20 years, experts urge a shift from pilgrimage management to strategic economic planning. Nigeria's untapped Hajj & Umrah sector holds potential for billions in halal exports and job creation. The time for action is now.
Lagos State has launched mandatory medical screening for 2026 Hajj pilgrims across ten centres. Intending pilgrims must attend or risk visa denial. Full schedule and coordinators list inside.
Ahmad Muazu, NAHCON's media aide, reveals a coordinated media attack using false narratives to pressure leadership. He urges the public to discern between genuine journalism and propaganda.
NAHCON refutes reports of rolling over 2025 Hajj contracts into 2026. The commission explains emergency Saudi timelines guided its procurement process, in line with Nigerian law. Read more.
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has issued 15 mandatory directives for the 2026 pilgrimage, including penalties for pilgrims who miss flights. Learn the key changes.
NAHCON has released 15 new operational rules for the 2026 Hajj, affecting flights, group movement, and medical screening. Intending pilgrims must note these changes to avoid penalties.
The Federal Government mandates full compliance with the 5% employment quota for Persons with Disabilities. SGF Akume declares the transition period over and warns against excuses.
OPEC confirms Nigeria's oil production quota remains at 1.5 million barrels per day until December 2026 to ensure global market stability. Read the full details.
NAHCON intensifies 2026 Hajj preparations, focusing on coordination and service delivery to ensure a complaint-free experience for Nigerian pilgrims in Madinah and beyond.
X user questions Nigeria's spending priorities as security personnel lack basic equipment while pilgrimage funding continues. Read the growing public concern about national security.
Nigeria's House of Representatives pushes for mandatory 15% women quota in police recruitment to enhance gender equality and improve policing effectiveness nationwide.
Independent Hajj Reporters urge President Tinubu and state governors to provide loans, preventing 66,000 Nigerian pilgrims from missing the 2026 Hajj due to payment deadlines and quota cuts.
Nigeria's Hajj Commission completes thorough assessment of accommodation and catering facilities in Madinah, ensuring enhanced pilgrimage experience for Nigerian Muslims in 2026.