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Hajj 2026: Group asks Tinubu to intervene in CBN's ATM-Only allowance policy for pilgrims

Nigeria, Jan. 31 -- A civil society group, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the Central Bank of Nigeria's directive requiring ATM cards for the p... Read More


NAHCON, Saudi officials meet in Abuja on 2026 Hajj

Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has intensified preparations for the 2026 Hajj with the hosting of senior officials of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Ha... Read More


ANALYSIS: Bello El-Rufai faces political crossroads in Kaduna North ahead of 2027

Nigeria, Jan. 21 -- Bello El-Rufai, a son of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has become one of the most closely watched politicians in Kaduna State politics as alignments shift ahead of the 2027 gener... Read More


ANALYSIS: Bello El-Rufai at a crossroads in Kaduna North ahead of 2027

Nigeria, Jan. 21 -- Bello El-Rufai, a son of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has become one of the most closely watched politicians in Kaduna State politics as alignments shift ahead of the 2027 gener... Read More


ANALYSIS: How Uba Sani's ex-campaign DG, Bello's exit could shape Kaduna APC's 2027 fate

Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- The resignation of Muhammad Bello, former Director-General of Governor Uba Sani's 2023 Campaign Council, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified concerns about int... Read More


Hajj 2026: NAHCON reinforces health screening standards, warns states against compromise

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reinforced stringent health screening standards for prospective pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj, warning that there will be no ... Read More


Hajj 2026: NAHCON clarifies procurement process, rejects rollover claim

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has debunked reports alleging that it sought approval to roll over contracts awarded to 2025 Hajj service providers for the 2026 Ha... Read More


Hajj 2026: NAHCON opens medical team application portal, introduces new rules

Nigeria, Dec. 14 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the opening of its application portal for the 2026 National Medical Team (NMT), marking an early and strategic step i... Read More


Nigeria, Saudi Arabia seal defence pact to bolster military cooperation

Nigeria, Dec. 10 -- Nigeria and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening defence and military cooperation between the two countries. The agreemen... Read More


Hajj 2026: NAHCON releases new travel rules, ticketing system, medical conditions for intending pilgrims

Nigeria, Dec. 5 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has introduced a series of new regulations governing travel, ticketing and medical fitness for pilgrims participating in the 2026 Ha... Read More