A faith-based Civil Society Organization, CSO, that reports and advocates for workable Hajj policies, the Independent Hajj Reporters, IHR, has called on the States’ Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards, SMPWBs to conduct a special enlightenment programme to intending pilgrims on… CSO seeks enlightenment for Nigerian Hajj pilgrims on currency denominations …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has approved the request by the 2025 Hajj intending pilgrims to be granted cash transactions for the holy pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This followed the intervention of Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who appealed to President Bola Tinubu… CBN approves cash-based BTA for 2025 Hajj …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has issued a deadline for intending pilgrims to complete their payments for the 2025 Hajj exercise, warning that the registration portal will be closed by April 22. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Abdulsalam… Kwara Muslim board gives payment deadline for 2025 Hajj …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State, has approved the appointment of the state’s Deputy Governor, Alhaji Faruq Lawal-Jobe, as the Head of the state delegation (Amirul-Hajj) to the forthcoming 2025 pilgrimage. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government,… Katsina governor appoints his deputy as 2025 Amirul-Hajj …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
The Jigawa Pilgrims Welfare Board said no fewer than 1,000 intending pilgrims in the state have made full payment of the N8.4m each for the 2025 Hajj. The spokesman of the board, Mr Habits Yusuf, made this known in a statement in Dutse on Thursday. Advertisement Yusuf said the over… Jigawa pilgrims board releases update … Read more
The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that over 1,000 intending pilgrims have completed payment for the 2025 Hajj exercise, each paying the sum of N8,457,685. The Director-General of the Board, Alhaji Ahmad Umar Labbo, disclosed this to journalists in Dutse on… 2025 Hajj: 1,000 intending pilgrims make full payment out of 1,809 allocated … Read more
There was widespread confusion among Nigerians yesterday regarding the implications of Saudi Arabia’s new visa restrictions, with many fearing that the policy could impact participation in the 2025 Hajj. However, the Federal Government swiftly refuted online claims… Confusion Over 2025 Hajj Participation, Visa Restrictions …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a clarification, confirming that Nigeria is not on the list of countries facing an entry ban into Saudi Arabia starting from April 13, 2025. Henzodaily reports that this statement was made by Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar… Nigeria Not Affected By Saudi Arabia’s Ban …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Saudi Arabia has announced a change to its visa policy, restricting nationals from 14 countries. Nigeria was listed among the countries restricted from applying for new short-term visas starting from April 13, 2025. Other countries affected include Egypt, Morocco, Algeria,… Saudi Arabia imposes visa ban on Nigeria, Egypt, 12 other countries ahead of Hajj …C0NTINUE … Read more
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has suspended the issuance of Hajj visas to Nigeria and 13 other countries ahead of the 2025 pilgrimage season. The decision, which comes just months before the annual Hajj, has left thousands of intending pilgrims in uncertainty, particularly in… NAHCON responds as Saudi Arabia suspends Hajj visas for Nigeria …C0NTINUE … Read more