Nigeria hajj news

Here are some recent news updates on Hajj from Nigeria:

2022 Hajj: Nigeria's Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia

• Over 3,000 Nigerian pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the 2022 Hajj, according to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
• The pilgrims arrived at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on July 14, 2022.
• NAHCON officials said the pilgrims were screened and cleared at the airport before being transported to their designated accommodation in Mina.

NAHCON Warns Pilgrims Against Fake Hajj Agents

• The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has warned Nigerian pilgrims against dealing with fake Hajj agents who may promise them better services at higher costs.
• NAHCON said it has received reports of fake agents operating in Nigeria, promising pilgrims better accommodation, transportation, and other services at higher costs.
• The commission urged pilgrims to only deal with licensed Hajj agents and to verify their credentials before making any payments.

Nigeria's Hajj Commission Introduces New Payment System

• The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has introduced a new payment system for Hajj pilgrims, aimed at reducing corruption and ensuring transparency in the payment process.
• The new system, which was launched in June 2022, allows pilgrims to pay for their Hajj services online, using a unique payment code provided by NAHCON.
• The commission said the new system will help to reduce the risk of fraud and ensure that pilgrims receive the services they pay for.

Hajj: Nigeria's Pilgrims to Spend N1.5 Million Each

• The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that Nigerian pilgrims will spend an average of N1.5 million each for the 2022 Hajj.
• The commission said the cost includes the cost of airfare, accommodation, transportation, and other services.
• NAHCON officials said the cost is higher this year due to the increase in the cost of airfare and other services.

Nigeria's Hajj Commission to Introduce Biometric Registration

• The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced plans to introduce biometric registration for Hajj pilgrims in Nigeria.
• The commission said the biometric registration will help to reduce the risk of fraud and ensure that only eligible pilgrims are registered for the Hajj.
• NAHCON officials said the biometric registration will also help to improve the efficiency of the Hajj registration process.

I hope these updates are helpful!