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Hajj

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

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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 but does not apply to Hajj, Umrah, diplomatic, or residency visa applicants. Henzodaily learnt … Read more

NAHCON announces fare for 2025 hajj

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No state has right to increase 2023 Hajj fare – NAHCON

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has fixed N8.7 million as the Hajj fare for the intending pilgrims from Southern States and N8.3 million for those  from Borno and Adamawa Zone. The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, made this known in a statement by its Assistant Director, Information and Publication, … Read more

2025 Hajj: FCT announces deadline for registration

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No state has right to increase 2023 Hajj fare – NAHCON

The Federal Capital Territory Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, has fixed Jan. 30 as registration deadline for all intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise. The Board’s spokesman, Mohammed Aliyu, announced the deadline in a statement in Abuja on Monday. Aliyu explained that the new deadline followed adjustment by the National Hajj Commission of … Read more

FG approves 4 airlines for 2025 hajj operation

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FG approves 4 airlines for 2025 hajj operation

The Federal Government has approved four airlines as official air carriers to transport intending pilgrims for the 2025 hajj pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Executive Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Usman, made this known in a statement by the commission’s Assistant Director, Information and Publication, Mrs … Read more