NAHCON approves 4 banks for Hajj savings scheme

No state has right to increase 2023 Hajj fare – NAHCON

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved four banks to support and implement the Hajj Savings Scheme. Abdulbasit Abba, an official in the Information and Publications Division of NAHCON, announced the development in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Abba stated, “A… NAHCON approves 4 banks for Hajj savings scheme …C0NTINUE READING >>>>

Kano extends hajj payment deadline after NAHCON’s directive

Kano extends hajj payment deadline after NAHCON’s directive

In response to a directive from the National Hajj Commission, the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has extended the deadline for Hajj seat payments via bank draft. The board’s Director General, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, announced the extension on Tuesday during an… Kano extends hajj payment deadline after NAHCON’s directive …C0NTINUE READING >>>>

Saudi Arabia Enforces Stricter Visa Rules, Ends Multiple Entries For Nigeria, Egypt, 12 Other Countries

Saudi Arabia Enforces Stricter Visa Rules, Ends Multiple Entries For Nigeria, Egypt, 12 Other Countries

Saudi Arabia has implemented new visa restrictions affecting travellers from 14 countries, including Nigeria, limiting them to single-entry visas valid for only 30 days without an option for extension. The policy affects tourists, business visitors, and those travelling for family visits… Saudi Arabia Enforces Stricter Visa Rules, Ends Multiple Entries For Nigeria, Egypt, 12 Other … Read more

Adamawa commission refunds N157.9m to pilgrims

Adamawa commission refunds N157.9m to pilgrims

The Adamawa State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Commission has refunded N157,952.880 million to 2,586 pilgrims who performed the 2023 pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. This was contained in a statement signed by Aisha Sa’ad, the commission’s information officer on Monday in Yola. The… Adamawa commission refunds N157.9m to pilgrims …C0NTINUE READING >>>>

VP Shettima returns to Nigeria after “spiritual journey”

VP Shettima returns to Nigeria after "spiritual journey"

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday returned to Abuja after performing the lesser hajj (Umrah) at the Holy Mosque of Makkah (Masjid al-Haram) in Saudi Arabia. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications, Office of the Vice President,… VP Shettima returns to Nigeria after “spiritual journey” …C0NTINUE … Read more

Reps demand explanation over unequal distribution of subsidy

Reps angry with Navy over purchase of foreign platforms without

Reps demand explanation over unequal distribution of subsidy …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The House of Representatives has expressed anger over inconsistencies in subsidies for pilgrims by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria. This was the discovery by the Ad-hoc Committee investigating the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the FCT Muslim Pilgrims … Read more