Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Tech

NAHCON approves 5 airlines for 2027 hajj

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced five airlines that will airlift Nigerian pilgrims for the 2027 hajj exercise. A statement by NAHCON listed the companies to include Air Peace Limited, Flynas, Max Air Limited, Saudi Air and UMZA Aviation Services Limited. The statement noted that the selection follows a rigorous screening and […]

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the approved fares for the 2027 Hajj, ranging from ₦7,560,822 to ₦7,882,822. The fares vary depending on the pilgrims' departure zones. According to Punch, pilgrims departing from the Maiduguri/Yola zone will pay ₦7,560,822, while those from the Northern Zone will pay ₦7,672,822, and those from the Southern Zone will pay the highest fare of ₦7,882,822.

The approved fares were determined after considering prevailing exchange rates and service costs. NAHCON stated that the fares were approved by the Federal Government after consultations with the Forum of State Muslim Pilgrims' Welfare Boards and key service providers in Saudi Arabia.

Intending pilgrims who had already deposited ₦5 million will be required to pay the outstanding balance to complete their registration, as reported by Punch and Premium Times.

Brief written by urgent.news from TheCable, Punch, Punch Nigeria, Premium Times — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

This story

This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.

Read the original at dailytrust.com →

More in Tech

More from Friday 14 August →